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.
The article summarizes a panel discussion and reflects the views of the participants without editorializing.
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