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Call for Applications: Production of a documentary on the role of investigative journalism in combating corruption and promoting public accountability

OpportunitiesMay 21, 20263KViews0Likes0Comments
Background Investigative journalism is vital in exposing corruption, abuse of power, and governance failures. In Ghana, investigative reports have played a significant role in safeguarding public resources, enhancing transparency, and strengthening accountability and democratic governance. The tangible impact of investigative reports is demonstrated through government actions. These include directives to review contracts, legislative amendments, and prosecutions of…

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Call for Applications: Research consultant to conduct policy study to identify and analyse gaps in media and journalism curricula in Ghana

OpportunitiesMay 12, 20263KViews0Likes0Comments
Introduction A free, independent, and professional media is essential for democratic governance, accountability, and informed citizen participation. In today’s rapidly evolving information ecosystem, journalists are expected to build capacities in emerging fields within journalism. These include strengthening capacities in conflict reporting, digital skills, countering disinformation, fact-checking, investigative journalism, media ethics, gender-sensitive reporting, artificial intelligence (AI) and…

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Call for Applications: Investigative Journalism Mentorship Programme for Women

OpportunitiesMay 6, 20264KViews0Likes0Comments
Are you a young Ghanaian female journalism graduate or an early-career journalist passionate about investigative and accountability journalism? Recognising the underrepresentation of women in investigative journalism, the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), with funding from the European Union through International Media Support, is inviting applications from young female journalism graduates, early career journalists and other…

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Call for Nominations: Malaysian Palm Oil Council’s West Africa media familiarisation visit to Malaysia

OpportunitiesApr 20, 20263KViews0Likes0Comments
The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) invites nominations for a fully sponsored international press familiarisation visit to Malaysia in Q3/Q4 2026. This initiative is designed to give selected West African journalists direct exposure to Malaysia’s palm oil industry. Who should apply Journalists based in West Africa who: Cover economy, agriculture, sustainability, international trade, or business/finance Work…

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Call for Vendors: Prequalification of Service Providers and Vendors

OpportunitiesMar 4, 20262KViews0Likes0Comments
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) is a regional independent non-governmental organisation with a network of national partner organisations in all 16 countries in West Africa. It is the biggest and most influential media development and freedom of expression organisation in the region with UN ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council) Consultative Status. The MFWA also has Equivalency…

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Financial Data Analysts/Financial Experts to Produce Analytical Reports for Accountability Journalism

OpportunitiesMar 3, 20262KViews0Likes0Comments
Introduction The media play a vital role in building a just, inclusive, and accountable society. These include promoting transparency, demanding accountability in public finance management, and advocating equitable resource distribution. By educating citizens on their rights to quality public services and scrutinising government revenue and expenditure, journalists serve as essential watchdogs for fiscal justice. However, reporting…

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Request for Proposals: Consultant for the development and roll out of a membership programme for The Fourth Estate, a non-profit, public interest journalism project of the MFWA

OpportunitiesFeb 25, 20263KViews0Likes0Comments
About Us The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) is a regional independent non-governmental organisation with a network of national partner organisations in all 16 countries in West Africa. It is the biggest and most influential media development and freedom of expression organisation in the region with UN ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council) Consultative Status. The…

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Call for Applications: Network of Investigative and Public Interest Journalists (NIPIJ)

OpportunitiesFeb 3, 20262KViews0Likes0Comments
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), with funding support from DW Akademie, invites applications from investigative and public interest journalists in Ghana and West Africa to join the Network of Investigative and Public Interest Journalists (NIPIJ). This NIPIJ is being established by the MFWA to foster support and collaboration among investigative and public interest journalists…

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Call for Consultant: Redesign of Project Website

OpportunitiesNov 13, 20253KViews0Likes0Comments
1. Background The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), in partnership with Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and Fondation Hirondelle (FH), is implementing a multi-year, EU-funded project in Guinea-Bissau titled “Promote and Protect Democracy by Safeguarding Freedom of Opinion and Expression and Combating Mis/Disinformation.” The project seeks to enhance media professionalism, promote freedom of expression, and counter…

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Call for Consultant: Study on Safety Policies and Mechanisms in News Media Organisations in Ghana and Development of a Model Safety of Journalists Policy for Adaptation by Newsrooms

OpportunitiesOct 31, 20252KViews0Likes0Comments
Introduction As agenda setters and watchdogs of society, the media remains one of the most impactful avenues for holding governments accountable to their citizens. Investigative journalism, in particular, has contributed significantly to exposing grand corruption which have resulted in the cancellation of shady contracts, prosecution and jailing of culprits. In spite of these strides, physical attacks, threats of…

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