It is also an intimidating situation if we didn t give the money. On the other hand, the Indonesian military is also ready with their weapons. Meanwhile, we stay put with these different voices and serve it to the public and let them choose since it is their right to determine what they want to be in the future. Twenty-five stations have been integrated into the network, all of them benefiting from the same training opportunities, as well as grants and new equipment. Maintain editorial readiness and commitment to catalyse democracy and good governance in the provinces.
Training is the centrepiece of the networking strategy.
Journalists from all local stations have been trained in the production of local programmes that foster the democratic process, through participatory approaches. A specific seminar, Local Media and Democratic Election , was organised in Jakarta for broadcasters of all selected stations prior to the Indonesian general elections. Other than the workshops and seminars, the project has produced a handbook in Bahasa Indonesia entitled Guidelines for Election Coverage, originally prepared by the International Federation of Journalists . This equipment allows the small local radio stations to face any contingency while recording in rural areas or producing complex live-broadcasts. The computer also has capacity for digital sound editing of short inserts, jingles and music.