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Learning without Borders: How International Webinars are Helping Iraq’s Media Professionals Gain New Skills November 4, 2010 by Jacky Sutton IREX, working in collaboration with other Arab media, UNDP, and Temple University, has developed a series of webinars to bring together Iraqi media professionals with their Arab and international colleagues to learn about online journalism, media ethics, professionalism, and standards in the digital age.	What Does Internet Freedom Mean to You? Views from Iraq October 18, 2010 by Michael Clarke IREX and IWPR hosted a conference that brought together government, media, and civil society to discuss the issues of technology, media, advocacy, and governance in Iraq. IREX asked the panelists, "What does Internet freedom mean to you?"
Exploring Social and Knowledge Infrastructure in the Middle East October 15, 2010 by W. Robert Pearson I recently returned from a brief and productive trip to the Middle East looking at the existing portfolio of programs IREX implements in the region and exploring possibilities for new opportunities.	Emerging Technologies/Emerging Democracies: Information Technology, Economic Growth and Governance in Iraq October 7, 2010 by Jacky Sutton and Michael Clarke The conference was the first occasion that civil society had been invited to comment on the government’s “National Plan for E-Governance in Iraq.”
E-Governance for Iraq - Day 2 of Emerging Technologies, Emerging Democracies Conference September 28, 2010 by Michael Clarke Building on the momentum from the first day of IREX and IWPR's “Emerging Technologies, Emerging Democracies” conference in Erbil, Dr. Dr Adil Matloob, Advisor to Minister of Science and Technology, announced the details of Iraq's groundbreaking e-governance plan, saying that Iraq needs to address critical areas "to bring to light the transformational impact of information, communication and technology tools."	Iraq- Emerging Technologies, Emerging Democracies September 27, 2010 by Michael Clarke More than 150 journalists and civil society leaders gathered in Erbil, Iraq for a ground-breaking two-day media conference, entitled “Emerging Technologies, Emerging Democracies,” held by IREX and the Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR).
Looking at Youth Across Cultures September 24, 2010 by Susie Armitage I'm writing onboard a train from Washington to New York, where I'm headed to attend a conference on theater and peacebuilding (more on that in my next post).	Unemployed Schoolteacher Starts Business with Help from Library September 15, 2010 by Meaghan O'Connor When schoolteacher Tetyana Nishkur was laid off in 2005 after 33 years of service, she had difficulty finding a new job. With the help of the local public library, she learned to write a business plan and started a business renting kayaks and leading tours.
Active Listening to Advance Development September 15, 2010 by Randal Mason When the White House released its New Approach to Advancing Development earlier this summer, I was struck by two of its key points, tailoring development strategies and underscoring local ownership.	IREX.org: Not Just a New Website September 10, 2010 by W. Robert Pearson Whether we currently work together, our paths crossed years ago, or we have yet to form a partnership, we hope this website will be valuable to you and provide better understanding about the work we’re so proud to be a part of.