Such sources of additional income which journalists may explore include: • Stringing for foreign media organizations which, in addition to fetching their additional income, will enhance their stature. • Selling well researched and written articles to local or foreign media organizations • Carrying out consultancies in research, writing, editing, etc. for nongovernmental organizations and other organizations or institutions that are constantly in need of such skills. • Writing and publishing professional and other books which, in addition to creating additional revenue streams, will also enhance their standing. • Scripting and producing programmes for non-governmental organizations and other organizations or institutions for use in broadcast media, etc. Reward System In order to recognize and reward journalists and media organizations that have shown courage, creativity, resourcefulness, etc. in covering corruption and other sensitive socio-political issues, civil society organizations in collaboration with development agencies should institute periodic awards to honour such journalists or media organizations. This will serve to encourage others to also cover these issues. Training on Safety Journalists should be trained on how to ensure their safety while on dangerous assignments. The NUJ, NGE, media NGOs and other civil society organization should collaborate to provide such training. Contacts should be established with the International News Safety Institute (INSI) in Brussels to develop the training programme and possibly deliver the training. INSI is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to the safety of journalists and media staff. It was launched in Brussels on World Press Freedom Day in 2003. It is supported by a coalition of over 100 journalists' groups and top media organisations around the world. INSI's stated objectives are to:\ • Support and develop safety programmes for all news media workers on a global and local level. • Encourage agreements on health and safety matters between employers and staff
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Media Roundtable on The Working and Welfare Situation of Journalists in Nigeria : a report
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