The CPU's Editors' Forum is a retreat for journalists. For three days, senior editors discuss and debate the issues that affect them most.
The Kandy 2003 Forum was the best yet. Over 60 Commonwealth editors attended and sessions covered issues such as the sustainability of small newspapers, human rights - especially related to women and children, conflict & post-conflict: the role of the media, managing newspapers in Southern Africa, and more.
To read about the discussions that took place, see the
'Report Back' delivered to the CPU Biennial Conference that immediately followed the Forum
Select from the list below to read reports on the state of the press in those countries represented at the Forum.
The list can also be found in the drop-down list navigation at the top of this and subsequent forum pages.
Visit our photo album highlighting the recent CPU Biennial Conference in Sri Lanka.
Select from the list below to read transcripts of speeches made at the Forum.
The list can also be found in the drop-down list navigation at the top of this and subsequent Forum pages.
Reporting conflict: Truth and public interest
By Mukund Padmanabhan, India
War or Peace - Media at the Crossroads
By Iqbal Athas, Sri Lanka
Options for War in the Gulf - Implications for the media.
By Colonel Mike Dewar, UK
The reality of publishing a small newspaper in a small island community.
By John Lamani, Solomon Islands
Looking for moderate Islam.
By Rose Ismail, Malaysia
The essence of a Falsehood.
By Bill Saidi, Zimbabwe
Ethnicity, the media and nation building.
By Kabiru Yusuf, Nigeria
Editorial Management; from editing newspapers to managing publishing houses
By Sean Dooley, UK
Previous Forums:
Barbados 2000
Penang, Malaysia 1998
Cape Town, South Africa 1996
Valletta, Malta 1994
