Quotes from Fellows:

"One of the most significant things that the fellowship has done this year is try and narrow the gap between the developed world and developing world, and to bring common understanding. Everywhere we went we did not just learn, we shared."
Chanda Mfula, Zambezi FM, Zambia (2007 fellow)

"I have learnt a lot from other participants’ experiences. We have shared issues affecting the media in our countries and also advised one another on how to overcome some of the challenges and frustrations in our work environments."
Moshongwa Matsena, SABC, South Africa (2007 fellow)

“The programme opened so many windows which allowed me to see beyond what I thought to be the horizon of the media industry in my country and in developing states. A real must for anyone in the media industry eager to face the challenges in the media sector and to better understand its evolution. Definitely the programme has transformed me into a more lucid individual”
Feyçal Caunhye, Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation, (2006 fellow)
 

"Ideas to take home? All of them! From spread of broadband and Internet to the evolution of technology and television to the potential of co-productions.”
Jaya Mahajan, UTV, India (2006 fellow)

“I have probably made more relevant contacts here than in my entire career. I have made contacts with potential funders and media professionals, some of whom have already started writing to me to explore many potential projects. The visit to Brussels,  which came as a direct result of a web article announcing  my selection on the scheme, has opened so many exciting new avenues for my organisation, Voice of the People, and for myself."
David Masunda, Radio Voice of the People, Zimbabwe (2006 fellow)

"The programme went well above my expectations. I would ask myself, haven’t we seen and heard it all before, and much to my surprise yet another very novel aspect would be revealed. A definite eye opener. Coming from a 3 year old TV service the knowledge I’ve gained here is priceless."
Kitso Mosiieman, Botswana Television (2003 fellow)

Quotes from the British Council:

“The programme was one of the highlights of the year for this office. I believe the programme gave the participant from Botswana a unique insight into the broadcasting industry in the UK and has assisted her on many levels as she seeks to play a critical role in the development of Botswana Television (BTV). The programme has already influenced BTV’s commissioning policy and strategy and there may well be commercial opportunities that follow from the Fellowship as well. At the narrowest level, the relationship has helped us to access BTV more effectively to obtain coverage of British Council events and activities....” 

David Knox, (former) Director, British Council Botswana

“The Fellowship of Mrs. Parvin Karbakhsh was a success for the British Council in Iran. Parvin’s visit to the UK and her experience of sharing knowledge with the international community provided her with a new vision that was reflected in her later work.”

Fatemeh Ahmadi, Awards and Scholarship Manager, British Council Iran

Quotes from UK broadcasters:

“It was a really enjoyable experience for us - and a good chance to debate some issues close to our experience. The people we met were of a very high calibre and very engaging and passionate about what they do. Although hearing their particular experiences of citizen journalism showed us just what they are up against!  We hope to stay in touch and call on them for help and advice when we next do a programme from this region."

Sue Ellis, Assistant Editor, World Programmes, BBC Radio 4