ADDIS ABABA – Addis Ababa University (AAU) and Unity University have joined forces with Bloomberg Africa to launch a groundbreaking program aimed at training Ethiopian students in financial journalism.
The Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa (BMIA) Financial Journalism Training Program (FJT) – Ethiopia, which was inaugurated yesterday, seeks to produce professional journalists in the financial sector, addressing the information gap by involving key stakeholders.
During the opening ceremony, Wondwosen Mulugeta (PhD), Vice President for Institutional Development at AAU, emphasized the program’s goal of promoting the role of financial journalism in delivering accurate information to the public. He highlighted that this partnership aligns with AAU’s strategic plan and will help cultivate proficient journalists in financial reporting through a six-month training program.
Wondwosen stressed the need for capable professionals in Ethiopia’s media and journalism sector to achieve positive outcomes across various fields. Accurate information, he noted, is crucial for public and business decision-making, particularly in the context of emerging financial markets and securities exchanges.
“As AAUhas been nurturing many journalists for over 25 years, our agreement with Bloomberg would enshrine regional and international competitiveness,” the VP remarked.
Unity University President Arega Yirdaw (PhD) echoed these sentiments, describing financial reporting as an art that requires precision to effectively inform the public. He expressed confidence that the collaboration with Bloomberg will address Ethiopia’s shortage of skilled financial journalists.
Bloomberg’s Senior Program Manager, Aguil Deng, expressed pride in partnering with Ethiopian institutions to bridge the information gap and enhance the quality of financial journalism across the African continent.
The BMIA FJT program covers a comprehensive range of topics, including media landscape, financial journalism, data analysis and interpretation, financial markets, economics, accounting, finance, public policy, and environmental issues.
BY MESERET BEHAILU
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD WEDNESDAY 14 AUGUST 2024
