Tana High - Level Forum on Security, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Funding Available for Media Coverage of Tana Forum

Extended deadline for media registration: 6 April 2013

Limited funding is available for international journalists interested in covering the 2nd Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa, set to take place on 20-21 April 2013 in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.

Those interested in being considered for funding must send an email to tanaforum@ipss-addis.org indicating your name, type of media (online, magazine, newspaper, radio, TV), location, organization and contact details.

Journalists will be chosen from the 5 regions of Africa: Central Africa, Eastern Africa, West Africa, North Africa and Southern Africa. Selected journalists will be notified by 8 April 2013.

For all other international journalists, travel to Addis Ababa must be self-sponsored. However, travel to and from Bahir Dar is complimentary and will be organized by the Forum Secretariat. Accommodation in Bahir Dar is also complimentary. This applies to both Addis-based and international journalists.

Registration Information:
To register, all media teams must complete the media registration form and the equipment registration form (if applicable) on the Forum's website, www.tanaforum.org. The password for the media registration form is m12345

Under travel information, please indicate which date you prefer to travel to Bahir Dar: 19 April (evening) or 20 April (morning). The return flights are scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

For more information, download the Media Advisory Note and Press Release from our website. In addition, do not hesitate to contact us at tanaforum [at] ipss-addis.org with any questions or concerns.

Journalists interested in being considered for funding must send an email to tanaforum@ipss-addis.org indicating your name, type of media (online, magazine, newspaper, radio, TV), location, organization and contact details.

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