Covering Presidential Elections:
Workshop for Radio Reporters
La Paz, Bolivia
September 23-30, 2005

Sixty reporters and editors from across Bolivia participated in a two week workshop “Political Reporting and Radio News: Covering Presidential Elections” in La Paz.

Participants explored balance and objectivity in political stories, covering candidates fairly and sourcing stories. They also discussed the role of international broadcasting.

Trainers included: Deysi Orozco, Professor, School of Media and Communications, Catholic University of Bolivia and Ricardo Uceda, Director, Institute of Press and Society, Peru. Gustavo Win of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) served as the moderator.

The International Broadcasting Bureau's Development Office provided support for this workshop organized by the U.S. Embassy in La Paz.