Media experts advocate sustainable financing to strengthen journalism, democracy
Media experts at a summit in Accra have called for sustainable financing models to support journalism and protect democracy in West Africa. The discussion emphasized that structural reforms and economic viability are essential to combat disinformation and maintain information integrity.
Why it matters
Strengthening the financial independence of media outlets is seen as a vital defense against the erosion of democratic values in the region.
Accra, July 13, GNA – Media and democracy experts have called for sustainable financing for journalism to strengthen information integrity and safeguard democracy in West Africa.
They said tackling disinformation required structural reforms beyond fact-checking and training, including viable media business models, stronger institutions, improved media literacy and collective action to protect democratic values.
The call was made during a panel discussion on the theme, “Defending Democracy in the Age of Disinformation: Strategic Priorities for Media Development in Ghana and West Africa,” at the Ghana Media Summit organised by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) in Accra.
The summit, held on the theme, “Defending Democracy in West Africa: The Role of Media,” marked seven years of DUBAWA Ghana’s contribution to strengthening information integrity and provided a platform to discuss the future of media development in the sub-region.
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