RAP 21 - THIS IS RAP 21

THIS IS RAP 21

Who We Are / Mission:

RAP 21 is an electronic network for the African press that exists to facilitate the exchange of innovative ideas and the latest information about the business of newspapers, issues related to press freedom and career development opportunities. Through its website and electronic newsletter, RAP 21 provides a forum for discussion between newspaper executives and editors, journalists and other media practitioners spanning the continent.

History:

RAP 21 was launched by the World Association of Newspapers (WAN) together with the Union of Publishers in Central Africa (UEPAC) in September 2000. With the help of funding from the Ottaway Foundation, RAP 21 has built up a network in over 40 countries throughout Africa, including newspapers, media associations, newspaper executives and journalists.

RAP 21 is currently supported by the leading Swedish press group Stampen.

Objectives:

To consolidate, support and protect independent media in Africa, all while helping to develop media pluralism throughout the continent

To develop newspaper management and commercial skills through information-sharing and consulting

To supply information on new technologies in the industry

To enable journalists to develop commercial strategies of newspapers

To advise on the formation and development of media associations to build African media communities

To support journalists under threat due to their professional activities

To advance press freedom throughout the continent

The RAP 21 Newsletter:

Distributes first-hand information on media management in Africa, such as:
  Readership and Circulation
  Marketing and Advertising Strategies
  Financial Management
  Personnel Management
  New Technologies
  Content and Ethics

Provides exclusive contributions by African media professionals

Enables African journalists to add their voices to protests and put pressure on the appropriate authorities

Circulates the latest information on press freedom violations on the continent

Offers WAN publications free of charge, allowing members to stay up-to-date with the latest developments within media management

Serves as a conduit of information to the African press by providing regular information on external initiatives to help African press development such as calls for projects, available fellowships organisation of conferences, seminars and training programmes

The RAP 21 Network is geared towards:

  African Media Professionals
  Newspapers
  Media Associations
  Newspaper Executives
  Press Freedom Organisations
  Journalists
  Freelancers
  Media Houses
  International Organisations
  African Journalists outside the Continent

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