Development Journalists Tackle Financial Crisis and Climate Change

The Developing Asia Journalism Awards gave participants and attendees something to write home about.

Imelda Abano from the Philippines won ADBI's 2009 Development Journalist of the Year Award, while Supriya Khandekar from India was awarded Young Development Journalist of the Year at ADBI's Developing Asia Journalism Awards and Training event, 20–23 October in Tokyo.

In addition, there were twelve prizes for the following thematic categories: (i) poverty impact of the global financial crisis, (ii) government responses to the global financial crisis, (iii) infrastructure development, and (iv) climate change adaptation.

A distinguished panel of four independent judges chose 22 finalists from over 200 entries submitted for consideration. The finalists attended a four-day training workshop program in Tokyo that was organized by ADBI in cooperation with the International Institute for Journalism of InWEnt-Capacity Building International, Germany. The workshop provided the finalists the opportunity to discuss and debate the above four issues and their latest development with leading experts.

The growing interest in the DAJA program demonstrates the importance of promoting excellence in journalistic reporting as a key factor for inclusive and sustainable growth, as well as good governance.

Find more details about the awards and training.