The Project OPEN Media Hub: Networking, on-the-job training and support to media professionals across the EU Neighbourhood area (EuropeAid/136510/DH/SER/Multi) is part of the European Union Programme OPEN Neighbourhood: opportunities, participation, engagement and networking” and is implemented by a consortium led by Thomson Foundation. The Consortium includes Action Global, European Journalism Centre, Free Press Unlimited, France Médias Monde, Ipsos Mori and Particip. The OPEN Media Hub project follows up on two previous EU funded projects – the Media Neighborhood and the European Neighbourhood Journalism Network.
On May 29-31 the OPEN Media Hub is organising a production-led workshop for journalists from Azerbaijan on the practical aspects of reporting on energy. The workshop will coincide with the Caspian Oil and Gas Expo held in Baku on these dates providing participants with an opportunity to meet with global leaders in the energy sector and create in-depth content about the latest trends and developments in this strategic sphere. The workshop will be led by international trainer Zurab Kodalashvili supported locally for media expert Aynur Bashirova. The course follows up on the OPEN Media Hub’s online course on energy reporting which participants are asked to take in advance in order to prepare for the workshop.