The Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD)  fourth international conference is to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia from September 20-22, 2016 states the official website of GFMD. The meeting this year is themed “Decoding the Future: Rethinking Media for a New World” and will be organized in partnership with the Indonesian Press Council at Multimedia Nusantara University in Tangerang. The meeting will basically highlight how news industry is transforming rapidly as digital technology redefines the field.

According to organizers, “The participants will share best practices, new technologies and practical research, and help each other find solutions for challenges facing the sector and explore ideas that will sustainably enhance news coverage, access to information and protection of journalists. In the midst of the global debate on countering the narrative of radical groups, the role of media in promoting development and free access to information, the World Forum is timelier than ever. Jakarta is an ideal place to discuss the new trends. It is a city that symbolizes successful democratic transition and is in fact the capital of one of the world’s largest democracies that has embraced technological change and adopted social media to promote civic and political participation. It is at the crossroads of many religions and civilizations, and a dynamic economic hub for enterprises of all sizes and sectors.

“We also have a unique chance to explore media developments in Asia. From China’s crackdown on digital media to Pakistan’s high-risk reporting zones; from the Philippines’ dynamic media start-ups to Indonesia’s social media frenzy, we will showcase a continent bustling with change, added organizer”
The 2016 World Forum for Media Development is the multi-annual, long-awaited gathering of media professionals and assistance groups. An opportunity to network, build partnerships and discover the latest trends in media development. The World Forum will also focus on access to information, recently established as one of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and on the importance of coordination for media development to create synergies facing the most pressing challenges.