User:Kodjo epou

Summary Respected Television journalist with significant background in african public affairs and public policy. Kodjo Epou was born on January 17th of 1958 in Badja (Togo.He has strong record of accomplishment in diplomacy and communications management.Honored by first elected Prime Minister of the Republic of Togo through nomination as Press Secretary and member of Head of Government, Edem Kodjo's Cabinet.Granted political Asylum in the United States of America in 2000. 'Education' 2008:Training in private investigation at American Investigation and Security LLC St Paul-USA 2006:certificate in TV investigation at Hubbard Broadcasting Inc. St Paul-USA 1991:Certificate in Communication and public information Internship at France Television(3) Lille/France Research:Mass Media, Development,Power and Democracy/case of Togo 1987:Marter of arts(Major Sociology)at Universite du Benin Department of Sociology Lome-Togo Thesis/Research:"impact of palm oil industry of Alokoegbe on local community development" 1981:State proficiency diploma in Cultural Organization at Institut National de la Jeunesse et de la culture-Togo

Professional experience 1996-2000: Media Plus&communication,Paris FRance Senior international reporter for the Agency lead by Ewane Michel Lobe Researched, wrote and presented news and feature stories/documentaries on social,political andcultural issues throughout West african region(Ghana,Benin,Cote d'Ivoire,Burkina Faso,Gabon...) 1996-1997: Recruited to government position as promotion agent of Tourism in togo Developed presentations and promotional activities featuring government owned hotels and attraction sites Traveled around african and europe countries to present Togo as desirable tourist destination.

1994-1996:Cabinet of the Prime Minister Attache de Cabinet(Press Secretary) Directed his excelency Edem Kodjo's communication and public relations within the cabinet of the Prime minister. Managed Bureau to promote image of the the Head of the government. Briefed Prime Minister dailyon all issues and events Co-edited bi-weekly newsletter,"Lettre de l'Entente" Accompagned Prime Minister on trip abroad and /or represented him on highly sensitive and confidential missions accross the world.

1989-1994:National Television News Reporter/Managing Editor.Specialized in sensitive political reporting and documentaries(grand reportage) Covered events in africa,Europe and Japon.Traveled with President of the Republic of togo, reporting.Created documentaries on political protests, debates in the parliament

1982-1987:Cultural Center,Notse-Togo Program Director.Created "La semaine du livre" within the Center. Created multidisciplinary programs for students,youths,promoting literacy and social life skills Participated and assisted Dr Angele Dola Aguigah in archeological researches in the city of Notse.Organized annual expositions of cultural/historical items for the annual celebration of Agbogbozan

Kodjo Epou participated at many work shops on Diversity in the madia at University of St Cloud, Minnesota, as consultant for KSTP-TV.He gave conferencies at Alliance francaise of Minneapolis, Minnesota and published more than 200 articles, chronicles for news papers and web journals on african affairs/event.issues