Second national consultation opens discussions on media and information literacy in education
The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: The second National Consultation on Media and Information Literacy (MIL) concluded with broader discussions on the MIL framework in Qatar...
Doha, Qatar: The second National Consultation on Media and Information Literacy (MIL) concluded with broader discussions on the MIL framework in Qatar, existing initiatives, and challenges as well as recommendations to embed MIL in the country’s education system.
Held from April 29 to 30, the session builds on the first National Consultation in 2019 as it gathered experts and change makers from multiple stakeholders including media, technology, and education.
The National Consultation in Qatar on Media and Information Literacy was conducted by UNESCO, in collaboration with the Qatar National Committee for UNESCO and Al Jazeera Media Institute, to develop a multistakeholder plan to develop and disseminate MIL in the country.
The first day of the session focused on highlighting MIL initiatives and programmes currently implemented in Qatar, emphasizing MIL as a necessity in the Arab world especially for age groups 14-29 which predominantly spend five to six hours online.
The media’s role in promoting MIL was also underlined with a focus on journalism education, collaboration among entities, and how MIL initiatives can contribute to reinstating trust between media organizations with their audiences.
