Ten journalists from ASEAN Member States (AMS) and Timor-Leste took part in a 5-day intensive training on Social Media and Digital Journalism held from April 14 to 18, 2025 in Ankara, Türkiye. The program was jointly organized by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) and the Turkish Radio and Television (TRT) Corporation.
Throughout the training, participants explored the evolving landscape of digital platforms, gaining insights into how to create, manage, and amplify content for diverse online audiences. They were also encouraged to share their personal experiences with social media use in their respective countries, fostering cross-cultural exchange and deeper understanding.
The training featured hands-on sessions on mobile journalism, where participants used their smartphones and editing apps to produce content tailored for social media.
Additionally, sessions on analytics and performance metrics helped them understand how to measure audience engagement and optimize content strategies.
Different resource persons from TRT Akademi provided in-depth training on digital content production, mobile journalism, and social media reporting.
(L-R TIKA Director for External Relations and Partnership Department Uğur Tanyeli and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Head of Department Asia Multilateral Ms. Şükrüye Bayar)
TIKA Director for External Relations and Partnership Department Uğur Tanyeli emphasized that this training is one of the initiatives that reflect TIKA’s commitment to capacity building and supporting journalists with practical skills that meet today’s digital demands. With a focus on development cooperation, TİKA operates in more than 150 countries, including the Philippines.
Moreover, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Head of Department Asia Multilateral Ms. Şükrüye Bayar emphasized that “Better communication means better cooperation,” underscoring the value of this training and the importance of listening to feedback. She welcomed continued partnership and collaboration among ASEAN countries. (KSAA, PIA CPSD)
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For the video summary of the training, click here.
