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Article: Al Isra University to introduce new media law course.
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- Jordan Times (Amman, Jordan)
- Article date:
- January 31, 2007
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Byline: Linda Hindi
Jan. 31--AMMAN -- The first law programme to improve the legal environment for the local media sector will begin at Al Isra University this year, following a USAID grant received on Tuesday.
"Strengthening the media is a key element of the USAID's democratisation strategy," Shally Prasad, the USAID democracy officer said.
The course to instruct lawyers in media affairs was implemented by the USAID-funded Jordan Media Strengthening Programme through the International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX).
The package -- awarded after a competitive process -- includes consulting services by foreign media law experts ...