MUMBAI: BBC World Service is conducting a five-day editorial workshop for its partner radio stations in Nepal.

34 radio stations, re-broadcasting the BBC Nepali programming, have now been invited to participate in the workshop which is taking place in Kathmandu this week.

BBC Nepali head Rabindra Mishra says, "We are delighted to be back in Kathmandu building on our relationship with partner stations in Nepal. The idea of this workshop came from our Nepali colleagues and partners, and we hope that it will help them to better understand how we operate and bring us even closer together, taking our partnership to a new level."

BBC World Service business manager Asia and the Pacific Neil Curry says, "The BBC FM Partners Conference held last year was a huge success. In addition to helping us to get to know some of the stations re-broadcasting our programmes, it also gave them an opportunity to discuss broadcasting issues with the BBC.

"Our partners made it clear at the conference that they would like us to expand our collaboration. This includes continuing our dialogue and exchanging experiences on issues such as radio journalism and editorial styles. We felt it was very important to see that request come to fruition."

The workshop will cover a range of issues including discussions on editorial values, practical help and suggestions on how to create an on-air station identity, and tips on enlivening everyday reporting. It will also share and explore ideas for creative and accurate broadcasting in an increasingly competitive and fast-moving world.

BBC Nepali and BBC World Service in English can be heard 24/7 on the BBC 103 FM relay station in Kathmandu and on shortwave.