IGCF to enhance quality of media coverage

Dubai / WAM

The International Government Communication Forum 2017 (IGCF) will host two workshops, in collaboration with the United Nations Foundation, to enhance the quality of media coverage and government communication systems, to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Sixth Edition of IGCF 2017 will be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, from March, 22-23, at Expo Centre Sharjah.
In line with the forum’s efforts to enhance the quality of the government communication, particularly with regard to media coverage, the workshops will aim to ensure that governments are well-prepared to articulate the objectives of the UN’s SDGs and to help make these goals a reality, both locally and internationally.
The workshops will be conducted by experts from the United Nations Foundation throughout the two-day forum. The first workshop, titled “Global Media Trends in Covering Progress of SDGs”, will focus on news reporting and will target journalists and news editors from government entities. Addressing comprehensive communication needs, the second workshop titled “International Best Practices in Communicating SDGs” will target government communication specialists from organisations in Sharjah and the wider UAE.
Jawaher Al Naqbi, Manager of the International Government Communication Forum, said, “Every year with the IGCF, we aim to highlight best international government communication practices with a view to transferring such practices to our region, aimed at significantly enhancing the media and communication skills of journalists and communication professionals.”
The workshops will provide participants with the necessary tools and knowledge to communicate effectively, and raise awareness about SDGs and sustainability issues in different sectors.”