PKSF, ERF sign MoU to promote development journalism

Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) and the Economic Reporters’ Forum (ERF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote evidence-based and analytical journalism on key economic and development issues in Bangladesh.

The partnership will also facilitate knowledge exchange and strengthen the professional capacity of media professionals.

The two organisations signed the MoU at PKSF Bhaban-1 on Thursday.

Dr AKM Nuruzzaman, Senior General Manager of PKSF, and Abul Kashem, General Secretary of ERF, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations.

PKSF Chairman Zakir Ahmed Khan, Managing Director Md Fazlul Kader, ERF President Doulat Akter Mala and representatives of both organisations attended the signing ceremony.

Under the agreement, PKSF and ERF will jointly organise training programmes, workshops and orientation sessions to enhance ERF members’ knowledge and professional skills on various development issues, including sustainable livelihoods, social protection, climate resilience and inclusive development.

The partnership will also provide journalists with greater access to information on PKSF’s programmes, research, studies, innovations and publications. This will create opportunities for knowledge exchange and help journalists gain deeper insights into development initiatives and emerging issues.

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PKSF and ERF will also arrange media visits for ERF members to selected PKSF programmes and field-level interventions.

The visits will provide journalists with first-hand exposure to development initiatives, people’s livelihoods and grassroots economic activities, helping promote more informed and field-based reporting on Bangladesh’s development landscape.