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RSVP Now: July Technology Salon on “Alternatives to Rural Connectivity in Ghana”

RSVP Now: July Technology Salon on “Alternatives to Rural Connectivity in Ghana”

  • June 25, 2019
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RSVP now to join the next Technology Salon Accra – July 4th – RSVP Now There is a recent surging…

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Applications Open: The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism

Applications Open: The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism

  • June 10, 2019
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The McGraw Fellowship provides editorial and financial support to journalists who need the time and resources to produce a significant…

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EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR JOURNALISTS TO STAY IN BERLIN

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR JOURNALISTS TO STAY IN BERLIN

  • June 4, 2019
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Once again Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Germany and taz Panter Foundation invite at least three journalists from countries in crisis…

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PWDS to meet with Duty Bearers on Accessibility to Quality Healthcare

PWDS to meet with Duty Bearers on Accessibility to Quality Healthcare

  • May 30, 2019
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In Ghana, persons with disabilities (PWDs) constitute an impoverished marginalized group. Majority of them lack access to public health, education,…

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Disinformation and Journalism

Disinformation and Journalism

  • May 29, 2019
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The news media landscape has changed dramatically over the past decades. Through digital sources, there has been a tremendous increase…

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TV JOURNALIST NEEDED!

TV JOURNALIST NEEDED!

  • May 16, 2019
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AFP Services, the global news agency’s on-demand institutional news subsidiary, is recruiting a TV journalist to produce video news packages…

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6 free, digital tools for journalists

6 free, digital tools for journalists

  • May 9, 2019
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It’s important to remember — the tools don’t make the journalist. Still, a good toolbox is bound to help. Toby…

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Journalists contribute to strengthening democratic space: help them excel!

Journalists contribute to strengthening democratic space: help them excel!

  • May 3, 2019
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The contribution of media to the development of democracies cannot be overemphasized. Journalists all over the world and in Ghana…

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What Technology Approaches Improve Governance and Civic Engagement?

What Technology Approaches Improve Governance and Civic Engagement?

  • April 30, 2019
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Washington, DC – May 1 – RSVP Now All citizens should be able to hold their governments accountable to deliver…

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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (Digital Media Officer)

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (Digital Media Officer)

  • April 26, 2019
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Org. Setting and Reporting These positions are located in the Peacekeeping field Missions or in the Special Political special Missions…

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Understanding Bots

Understanding Bots

  • April 17, 2019
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By Kwami Ahiabenu II Bots are in most technologies we make use of. They are not easily discernable but they…

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Parliament meets with CSOs on innovative means of tracking Government’s assurances

Parliament meets with CSOs on innovative means of tracking Government’s assurances

  • April 15, 2019
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Penplusbytes in collaboration with the Committee on Government Assurances of the Parliament of Ghana (CGA) is organising a one-day workshop…

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