The Center for Media Research- Nepal held its 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on October 12, 2022 in Kathmandu.
Executive Committee Secretary Nabin Khatiwada presented a report on activities conducted by CMR-Nepal in the fiscal year 2078-79.
Khatiwada said that CMR-Nepal’s activities have made a mark in the field of media research and countering misinformation and disinformation over the years.
CMR-Nepal has launched six new projects over the past one year and some projects are in final phase of accomplishment.
The major projects include countering misinformation and disinformation, media and civic space policy dialogue and evidence-based policy advocacy and election media monitoring.
The AGM also passed the proposal to establish an autonomous Journalism Academy. The academy will be launched in 2022 with support from Interlink Academy of Germany. It will focus on providing digital skills training to mid-career journalists; and preparing trainers.
The AGM also appointed CMR-Nepal member Ujjwal Acharya as the project head and Managing Director of the Journalism Academy.
Treasurer Shruti Shrestha Duwa presented the financial and audit report of the fiscal year 2078/79.
Both the documents of Secretary and Treasurer were passed unanimously in the AGM.
The AGM also passed the updated Financial and Administrative Guidelines; and various policies of the organizations.
Chairperson Trishna Acharya thanked all members for their support and concluded the AGM.
