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By Abena Rockcliffe The idiom  “If you can’t beat them, join them” was conceptualized yesterday as Dr. Yusuf Kalyango sought to explain the need for ethical reporting and the likely destiny for a country should its journalists practice such form of journalism.Dr. Kalyango is an Associate Professor and Director of the Institute for International Journalism at Ohio University in United States of America (USA). He is also a Journalist who has copped several international awards. He is in Guyana to co-facilitate a responsible journalism workshop for the benefit of at least 20 local reporters.An interactive session.In an interview yesterday, after the first day’s work would have been completed, Dr. Kalyango commented on some general issues that seem to be affecting the journalists in Guyana which are similar to those in international sphere.The professor stated that “state influence” is a common factor in the journalistic arena all over the world.  He added that in some countries, there are archaic laws that make it difficult for journalists to do their jobs without limitations.He added that in some locations, reporters practise conservative journalism for fear of being targeted or losing their jobs.However, even with that stated, Dr. Kalyango reminded that a society is shaped by its media and the media holds the onus to be honest with the public and to act in the people’s interest at all times.Speaking about the threat upon independent journalism, the professor said that “somebody has to do it,Wholesale Jerseys Chinese, there must be private media.”He noted that when media houses journey along the road of independency, accuracy and fairness the only destination can be better governance. His reasoning was that Government will be forced to work with private media houses and independent journalists instead of fight against them if it is given no other choice.The Professor, who has travelled to many countries doing this sort of work as is being done in Guyana, said that he sees “promise” in Guyanese journalists but from watching various newscasts he sees much room for improvement.He noted that last year, he visited some of the local media houses and the consensus was that more training is needed for journalists.Yesterday some of those concerns were reflected in the sessions.Interview in session: Dr. Yusuf Kalyango (right) speaking to Kaieteur News reporter (left).Another “concern” that was brought out by reporters attending the workshop, was that there is often a lack of support from editors when it comes to independent reporting.Dr. Kalyango commented that it is unfortunate that managerial support isn’t conducive for such forms of journalism.He said, too, that he sees accommodation for a change of focus on what is news, what makes the news and what makes one a good reporter. “One must learn not to report only for an elite audience.”Missing driveCommenting on the basis of responses received from several local journalists, Dr. Kalyango, who has been in journalism for almost 20 years, said that reporters must have a drive to be the best.He opined that for a Journalist to be the best he or she has to look at journalism as not only a job but also a passion.The professor noted that an objective of the workshop, is to somewhat renew that drive along with imparting techniques and skills in Guyanese reporters for them to help Guyanese live better lives.