In June 2007, the Forum signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Reuters Foundation to cooperate in training journalists about corporate governance.
"The media's role in raising public awareness of corporate governance issues is increasingly recognized as a critical element in the fostering and implementation of good corporate governance principles worldwide," said Teresa Barger, Director, IFC/World Bank Corporate Governance and Capital Market Advisory Department." The media is a key agent in building general support for good corporate governance, in disseminating information regarding better corporate governance practices, and in supporting market enforcement."
The partnership will build on the Reuters Foundation's proficiency in training journalists and the Forum's expertise and access to a global network of corporate governance experts and practitioners. The project will have two parts. The first will be a series of practical workshops involving presentations, case studies, exercises, and interactive discussions with corporate governance stakeholders and institutions. The second will include a series of publications that emphasize practical tools and the "lessons learned."
A workshop for financial journalists is scheduled to be held in Belgrade on October 22-26, 2007. Additional five-day, interactive workshops are scheduled for participants from the Middle East and North Africa (November in Cairo). Similar training sessions will be held for journalists from West African countries in mid-2008.
Financial journalists who are interested in the training program for the Southeast Europe region or future courses, should contact Eugene Spiro at Espiro@ifc.org. The course is free of charge but requires commitment and delivery of a piece (not necessarily published) on corporate governance.
For more information, please contact Eugene Spiro at espiro@ifc.org.
Presentations:
The Irresistible Case for Corporate Governance
10 Intriguing Facts about Corporate Governance
Practical Guide to Corporate Governance: Experiences from the Latin American Companies Circle
Corporate Governance: The Foundation for Corporate Citizenship and Sustainable Business
Forum Progress Report Winter 2010
Alleviating Poverty: The Role of Corporate Governance
