In the Upper East Region, a crucial two-day training workshop for selected journalists kicked off at the Golden Horse Hotel in Yorogo near Bolgatanga. Apexnewsgh reports
The workshop, organized by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), aimed to equip journalists with the skills to report on illicit financial flows (IFFs), a pressing issue affecting Ghana and the continent.
Addressing journalists at the training was William Nlanjerbor Jalulah, a seasoned journalist and MFWA Program Officer has been instrumental in promoting good governance, accountability, and transparency in Ghana.
His expertise in reporting on IFFs, corruption, and economic development made him the perfect fit to lead the workshop.
The MFWA has been at the forefront of promoting independent and data-driven media reportage in Ghana.
The organization has implemented various projects to enhance journalists’ capacity to report on IFFs, tax manipulation, and other economic issues.
The workshop was a testament to the MFWA’s commitment to promoting transparency and accountability in Ghana’s economy. By empowering journalists to report on IFFs, the organization hopes to create awareness, educate the public, and investigate IFFs issues.
The issue of IFFs is a global concern, emphasized by the United Nations’ Agenda 2030. A report by the African Union revealed that Africa loses over $5 million annually to IFFs, underscoring the need for African countries to address this issue.
Through the workshop, the MFWA demonstrated its recognition of the importance of building journalists’ capacity to report on IFFs.
By doing so, the organization hopes to contribute to promoting transparency and accountability in Ghana’s economy, and ultimately, to addressing the challenges posed by IFFs and corruption.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
