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What is Solutions-Focused Journalism?

Emily Kasriel, the woman behind the drive for 'solutions-focused' journalism explains why it is not enough to ask "how things happen and why" but also "what next?".

Rajan finds out about a new approach to news which might leave you feeling inspired instead of depressed. Emily Kasriel is the head of Editorial Partnerships and Special Projects at ±«Óătv World Service and is steering the drive for 'solutions-focused' journalism. It is in response to ±«Óătv Audience research which found listeners want journalists to not only ask, “how did this happen and why?” but to ask “what next?” as well.

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Mon 17 Oct 2016 01:50GMT
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