"By means of seminars, research and documentation, the Centre for advanced studies in journalism in Quito has accomplished remarkable work over a period of six years — Through its activities CIESPAL has strengthened the institutes of journalism and helps create and train true journalists." (Jean-Marie Van Bol, Abdelfattah Fakhfakh: The use of mass media in the developing countries. Brussels: CIDESA, 1971 Nr. 585, topic code 163.20)