21st Central Asia Media Conference – Media freedom and pluralism in times of digital transformation

Participants of the 21st Central Asia Media Conference pose for a group photo, Bishkek, 17 July 2019.

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Harlem Désir, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media takes questions from the media at the 21st Central Asia Media Conference, Bishkek, 17 July 2019.

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Bota Ayazbayeva (r), Programs Director, Soros Foundation Kazakhstan, speaking during the first session of the 21st Central Asia Media Conference, Bishkek, 17 July 2019.

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Pierre von Arx, Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, addressing the participants at the opening session of the 21st Central Asia Media Conference, Bishkek, 17 July 2019.

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Panelists from the third session of the 21st Central Asia Media Conference, Bishkek, 18 July 2019.

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Closing session of the 21st Central Asia Media Conference, Bishkek, 18 July 2019.

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Michael Oghia, Advocacy & Engagement Manager, Global Forum for Media Development, speaking during the first session of the 21st Central Asia Media Conference, Bishkek, 17 July 2019. (Daniil Chatyrkulov)

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Tamara Kaleyeva, President, International Foundation for Protection of Freedom of Speech Adil Soz, speaking during the third session of the 21st Central Asia Media Conference, Bishkek, 17 July 2019.

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Harlem Désir, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media delivering his concluding remarks at the 21st Central Asia Media Conference, Bishkek, 18 July 2019.

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Naranjargal Khashkhuu, President and Board Chairman, Globe International NGO, speaking during the second session of the 21st Central Asia Media Conference, Bishkek, 17 July 2019.

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The 21st regional Central Asia media conference titled "Media freedom and pluralism in times of digital transformation" will be held in Bishkek on 17-18 July 2019.

During the two-day event, some 100 participants representing media, government and civil society from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, as well as guests from Mongolia and several international experts will discuss a wide range of issues, including the development of the online media landscape, issues related to the regulation of the online media and the protection of freedom of expression, and latest media freedom developments in the region.

The working languages will be English and Russian with simultaneous interpretation.

For any administrative queries, please contact Anja Schwabedal. For registration and substantive issues, please contact Nicolas Ebnöther.