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East African Community
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CHAIRPERSON OF EAC COUNCIL OF MINISTERS LAUNCH 3[SUP]RD[/SUP] EAC MEDIA AWARD 2013 COMPETITION​

East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 16 August 2013: The Minister of State for EAC Affairs of the Republic of Uganda, Hon. Shem Bageine launched the 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] EAC Media Award 2013 Competition Wednesday 14 August with a call to both the Print and Electronic Media to act as a source of inspiration and unity for the people of the region in the process of rebuilding the regional co-operation and shaping their common destiny. Hon. Bageine, who is also the Chairperson of the EAC Council of Ministers, was officiating at the closure of the preparatory meeting for the 6[SUP]th[/SUP] EAC Media Summit held at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, Uganda.


The preparatory meeting for the 6[SUP]th[/SUP] EAC Media Summit as well as launching of the 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] EAC Media Award 2013 Competition was attended by Chief Executive Officers of various Media Houses, some of the top Media professionals in the region, Media Regulators from the Partner States as well as the EAC Head of Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Department Mr. Owora Richard Othieno and the Communication Manager of the East African Business Council Ms. Dona Sava.


Hon. Shem Bageine noted that the role of the media in strengthening the friendly and fraternal ties that have bound together the people of East Africa in cultural, trade and other interactions and exchange from time immemorial cannot be overemphasized. He said there was need for the media to project to the regional and world audience the positive role, which the EAC is playing in deepening integration and accelerating economic growth and development.


“I appeal to you to always be factual in your reporting and build bridges rather than being sensational”. We want to ensure that this Community is not going to follow the footsteps of the 1[SUP]st[/SUP] Community. We must build this Community on a solid foundation so that when leaders disagree, the Community remains, and you (the media) should be part of this process of building a strong Community”, affirmed the Chairperson of the Council.


The EAC Head of Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Department Mr. Owora Richard Othieno reiterated that the challenge for the media in the region at this critical juncture in the history of East Africa, is to get the EAC closer to the people, to get the debate and discourse going on about the issues of regional co-operation and integration and, indeed, to lead the crusade for strengthening the spirit of East African Unity.


The 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] EAC Media Award 2013 Competition consists of eight (8) categories as follows:

a) EABC Chairman’s Award (Business Reporting)
The Chairman’s Award is given for the best news or feature story that highlights the state of the EAC business climate with an eye on improving the trade/investment environment.


b) Green Award (Environment Reporting)
The Green Award seeks to reward informed coverage that draws attention to the key environmental issues that have a regional bearing

c) Best Reporter (Photography Reporting)
An award for a news or feature story or series of pictures covering the EAC integration especially for reportage focusing on assessing the region’s progress.


d) Best Reporter (Political Integration)
An award for a news or feature story covering the EAC peace, security and political spheres and examining how these are influencing or are likely to influence the pursuit for the East African Political Integration


e) Best Reporter (Agriculture and Food Security Reporting)
An award for a news or feature story covering the critical subject of agriculture and food security, particularly critiquing where the region is and how it can enhance these two aspects


f) Best Reporter (Higher Education Reporting)
An award for a news or feature story covering higher education reported from a regional perspective.


g) Best Reporter (Health Reporting)
An award for a news of feature story covering the health sector and is reported from a regional perspective


h) EAC Secretary General’s Award (Overall Winner)

The Secretary General’s Award is the ultimate prize on offer at the annual East African Media Awards. It goes to the best entry of all entries submitted across the different categories.


The submission to the Award is open to all bone fide practicing Journalists/Commentators from all the East African Community Partner States (United Republic of Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda).


Eligible work(s) must have been published or aired between January and September 31, 2013. The date for entries is 1[SUP]st[/SUP] September and the closing is on 30[SUP]th[/SUP] September 2013. Entries are to be submitted to the EAC Secretariat through the EAC Media Centre via e-mail: mediacentre@eachq.org or registered mail clearly marked 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] EAC Media Award 2013 Competition on top of the envelop and addressed to: The Secretary General, EAC Headquarters Complex, EAC Close, P.O. Box 1096, Arusha, Tanzania.


For more information please contact: Florian Mutabazi, EAC Media Coordinator; Tel: +255 785 288428/255 753288428; Email: fmutabazi@eachq.org;

Or Dona Sava, Communication Manager, EABC, Tel+255 782521377; Email: [email]dsava@eabc-online.com

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Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Department
EAC Secretariat
Arusha, Tanzania
[url]http://www.eac.int[/URL]

 

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