Iraq

Internews’ Covering Energy project in Iraq aims to nurture a group of energy reporters, who will gain a solid skill set amid market demand for their expertise. It also educates general-topic journalists and managers to understand the value of beat reporters, deploy them effectively, and connect them to industry experts, public and private sector decision makers, and civil society in practical ways. Along with two Iraqi partners, Internews is building the capacity of civil society organizations to hold officials accountable, to develop Iraqi media, including professionalism, specialization and sustainability; and to increase the connectivity and quality of dialogue among Iraq’s elected officials, political leaders, journalists and citizenry.