The Malagasy blogging community is coming together with professional journalists and people curious about new media to discuss how citizen media can contribute to a more complete coverage of the crisis in Madagascar.
We will exchange ideas, lesson learned and shortcomings of digital media to inform and warn during crisis or events ( such as elections etc…).
The format of a barcamp will be utilized but panelists will present their experiences and expertise beforehand to pose the bases of the conversation:
The projected order of presentation is as follow:
1) Former journalist of L’Express Madagascar Alain Andriamiadravola will open the un-conference with a short welcoming kabary
2) Lova will present a call for increased collaboration between journalists and bloggers, especially in times of rapidly unfolding events.
3) Cyber Observer and pakysse will discuss his personal experience of on site reporting and photo shooting during the protests.
4) Thierry Andriamirado will present the role of social network in distributing information ( twitter, facebook, friendfeed)
5) Christie Turner ( of radioactive) and Rafiq (Foko) will present community radio intiation and management.
6)Lalah and Tahina will explain the details of Foko-Ushahidi and how they manage the site.
7) Tsiry will explain that conservation effort must go on despite the crisis and showcase Zebu Nation project.
Patie will elaborate on her photoworkshop with kids with Unicef
9) Claire Ulrich will present the current state of online censorship worldwide.
We expect powerful testimonies from many other bloggers ( Randy, Jentilisa, Avylavitra, saveoursmile and Thierry) and an engaged conversation with journalists on the ethics of news reporting.
Ivotel is offering the conference room free of charge and Moov.mg is generously providing free high speed wifi . In turn, they hope to see a valiant online discussion about connectivity in Madagascar and a debate free of political propaganda.
Let’s honor the request.
