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What should Bhutan News Service (BNS) look like?. Presented By: Bhagirath Khatiwada & Tika Acharya Bhutanese Community of New Hampshire (BCNH). Presentation in Nutshell. Why BNS? What readers expect from BNS? What is BNS missing? What makes BNS stronger/professional?
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What should Bhutan News Service (BNS) look like? Presented By: Bhagirath Khatiwada & Tika Acharya Bhutanese Community of New Hampshire (BCNH)
Presentation in Nutshell • Why BNS? • What readers expect from BNS? • What is BNS missing? • What makes BNS stronger/professional? • Recommendations • QAs/?
Why (BNS)? • Source of communication • Exile media hub • Updates about (Bhutan & Diaspora) • Media Watchdog • Led by youth since the beginning • Survived through hardships
What readers expect from BNS? • Diversity in coverage • More news reporters/journalists and writers • Reliable source of information (day to day) • Legal status • Generate its own revenue • Managed by many • Sustainability
What is BNS Missing? • Legal Registration as non-profit/profit entity • Incorporation under Office of Secretary • IRS Obligation/Obtain EIN • Fundraising/Revenue generation • Youth & intellectuals mobilization • Develop greater professional linkage
What makes BNS Stronger? • Securing consistent funding sources • Latest technology adoption • Adopting legal status • Covering wider areas • Good governance (transparency, accountability & participation) • Leadership development (Board, Executive & Advisory Team)
Recommendations • Transition to professional setup • Financial stability • Emphasis on marketing • Qualitative journalism • Wider participation • Quality news
QAs? • Questions, please?