Institute to release report on local media professionalism

By JT - Dec 30,2015 - Last updated at Dec 30,2015

AMMAN — The Jordan Media Institute (JMI) said on Wednesday it is preparing a report on the professionalism of Jordanian media outlets.

The report, expected to be released next April, will adopt the standards set by the JMI-run Akeed observatory (akeed.jo), an online platform that monitors the credibility of local media outlets, to measure local outlets’ credibility and trustworthiness, a JMI statement said.

JMI Dean Basim Tweissi said the report will be aimed at enhancing media performance and restoring public confidence in the press.

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