A one month Long
in-house training program was
held for all the staff of Radio Programs Department of PSM from 27th August to
27th September 2019 . A consultant from United Kingdom named Mr Ben Williams was brought
to Male to conduct the training . Mr Ben , from Beyond Broadcasting
Ltd was recommended by ABU .
Beyond Broadcasting Ltd works with media organizations around
the world to help them modernize, develop and reach their potential.They offer
consultancy and advice based on years of multi-media journalism, production and
management experience. They implement
change through training and on-the-job mentoring and support.
The consultant Ben Williams himself has worked in TV, radio and
online and was involved in some of the first multimedia productions at the BBC
World Service. He has worked in many different roles including presenter,
editor, commissioner and project director.He has trained people at
organizations large and small all over the world and has authored a journalism
training manual.
Usually only a few
staff get training opportunity when sent abroad.
Holding in house trainings as these are more productive
as more
staff can be trained within limited financial resources
.