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		  Open Channels 1995

    AMARC-Europe Seminars on local radio and democracy

		       SEMINAR

   DEVELOPING AND STRENGTHENING LOCAL RADIO FEDERATIONS

      Tallinn, Estonia, 16 June 1995 - 19 June 1995

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The Open Channels 1995 seminar series on local radio and democracy
covers some of the vital issues of interest to people involved in
development, promotion or management of independent
community-based radio. At the Tallinn seminar, hosted by the
Association of Estonian Broadcasters, the topic is one essential
for the survival and development of independent radio. Federations
of like-minded radio stations promote solidarity, enable exchange
of experience, staff and programming and help to influence
government policy and new funding sources.

Speakers at the seminar include:

* Toos Baastiansen, Organisatie van lokale omroepen in Nederland
* Jens Gjol, Sammenslutningen af lokale radio- of TV- stationer i
  Danmark
* Mark Jacks, Community Radio Association (UK)
* Peter Widlok, community radio researcher
* Kristiina Ojuland, Association of Estonian Broadcasters.

The seminar will mix panel sessions with opportunities to work in
small groups where experiences and problems can be shared with
other independent radio broadcasters. The seminar will provide an
opportunity to develop links, to discuss joint projects and to
increase networking and mutual support. Participants will improve
their skills in working for the development of independent
community-based radio at the regional, national and international
level.

The official languages of the seminar are English and Russian.

		Eligibility and selection

A maximum of 30 places are available on each seminar of which a
proportion will be reserved for assisted applicants (see below).
The following criteria will be used in selecting successful
applicants:

> experience in development or management of community radio
> plans to transfer knowledge and skills acquired
> knowledge of at least one of the languages indicated

All applications must be submitted on the form attached (which may
be sent by fax or e-mail) and should be accompanied by a short
written account of your experience and interests based on the
questions provided on the application form. Closing date for
applications has been extended to 30 May 1995.
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		      Assisted places

A limited number of assisted places for the seminars series are
available to any person involved in the development, promotion or
management of community radio in central and eastern Europe. 50
per cent of travel bursaries are reserved for women. Eligible
countries are: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria,
Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,
Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Poland, Romania, Russia,
Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and
Uzbekistan.

If you wish to apply for an assisted place please contact AMARC-
Europe at the address below. Successful applicants for assisted
places will have their costs of travel, accommodation and
subsistence paid for by Open Channels 1995.

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 AMARC-Europe, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield S1 2BX - GB

    Telephone: +44 114 2795219 Fax: +44 114 2798976

	      E-mail: amarc@gn.apc.org
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AMARC-Europe is the European section of the World Association of
Community Radio Broadcasters, the world-wide network of
independent and participatory radio stations. Open Channels 1995
is run in partnership with the Open Society Fund - Media Programme
and with the financial support of the Phare and Tacis Democracy
Programme, a European Union initiative to help promote democratic
societies in the countries of central and eastern Europe, the
Newly Independent States and Mongolia.