Policy Brief on critical Steps in ensuring responsible media coverage of Elections 2020
Coverage of elections by the media comes with its own challenges which require adequate preparation by media houses who wish to engage in accurate, balanced and fair reportage which serves the public interest. This policy brief is therefore a call to action for stakeholders (government, NMC, GJA, Civil Society Organizations, international communities etc. in the media landscape to ensure that the media are circumspect in their reportage. This policy brief is a product of the Penplusbytes' Webinar Series on Elections 2020 which aims at finding solutions to the multifaceted issues of inclusivity, legitimacy and acceptance of fair election results in Ghana.
Policy Brief on Manifestos and the search for accountability
Do manifestos matter in our electoral process? Do manifestos inform voters’ choices? Find answers to these and more in this Policy Brief which highlights relevant issues around political party manifestos and citizens’ search for accountability. This policy brief is a product of the Penplusbytes' Webinar Series on Elections 2020 which aims at finding solutions to the multifaceted issues of inclusivity, legitimacy and acceptance of fair election results in Ghana.
Policy Brief on Enhancing inclusive participation of PWDs in elections: challenges and solutions
This policy brief is a product of the Penplusbytes Webinar Series on Elections 2020 which aims at finding solutions to the multifaceted issues of inclusivity, legitimacy and acceptance of fair election results in Ghana. It contains pertinent issues around ensuring the inclusive participation of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in elections which needs the critical attention of government, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), PWD associations, international communities and all who stand for equity in elections.
Critical Steps in Bridging the Implementation Gaps of the Disability Act for Inclusivity
Penplusbytes’ “Deliver – Quality Media Amplifying Vulnerable Voices” with funding from STAR Ghana Foundation (www.inclusivitygh.org) is adding its voice to the debate and seeks to empower the over 5 million PWDs in Ghana to become independently able to actively engage the media and duty-bearers using new digital channels.
Penplusbytes Safeguarding Policy
Penplusbytes is an equal opportunity employer and the organisation’s outlook is to ensure the protection of people, particularly children, at risk adults and beneficiaries of Penplusbytes assistance, from any harm that may be caused due to their coming into contact with Penplusbytes in terms of the conduct of staff and others associated with our work and all those involved in our programmes and activities.
1ST QUARTER SOCIAL MEDIA INDEX REPORT – MARCH 2019
The March 2019 report reviews the outlook and performance of Newspapers, Radio and TV stations in Ghana based on their presence, followers and likes on social media; particularly Facebook and Twitter. With collected data remaining valid as at the 31st March, 2019, this report rates how media establishments have made good use of their social media platforms particularly Facebook pages and Twitter handles to reach out and engage audiences by employing a quantitative research module.