Peter Horrocks
Director, BBC Global News, Peter Horrocks is responsible for leading the BBC's international news services across radio, television and new media. He is also the Chair of BBC Media Action.
Blog posts in total 5
Posts
Life and death discussions in Bihar
BBC Media Action's Chair and BBC Global News Director Peter Horrocks on how a radio programme is inspiring life-changing debate amongst families in the villages of Bihar, northern India.
BBC’s 'API': partnerships to bolster journalism in Africa
Peter Horrocks, the Director of BBC’s Global News reports back from Highway Africa, an annual conference supported by BBC Media Action for journalists across the continent.
A vote for debate
Chair of BBC Media Action and Director of BBC Global News describes the critical role of the BBC Media Action debate programme Sema Kenya (‘Kenya Speaks’) in the run-up to the Kenyan elections.
BBC Media Action in Burma: new beginnings
Chair of BBC Media Action and Director of BBC Global News on how BBC Media Action has been given unprecedented permission to open a project office and deliver journalism training in Burma.
New media, dialogue and 'lifeline' communication
The media’s pivotal role in reporting emergencies – and how humanitarian agencies can help by meeting the communication needs of those affected by disaster.
