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Publications

Media Perspectives On Fake News In Ghana

 

Based on the survey of 154 newsrooms nationwide, a major finding of the study points to the fact that the Ghanaian media landscape does not have systems, budget and trained personnel dedicated to combat the menace of fake news. Another revealing finding is that fake news is mostly manifested as fabricated content and false headline without connection to content. Overall, the results of the study show that fake news is a growing problem in Ghana. However, the media, regulatory bodies, and government do not have a clear-cut strategy to deal with the problem.

1ST QUARTER SOCIAL MEDIA INDEX REPORT – MARCH 2018

 

The March 2018 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 29th March, 2018, 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.

PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY INDEX

 

Penplusbytes' Ghana Public Service Delivery Index is a report to track service delivery in Ghana’s Public sector with focus on how citizens are interacting online when receiving timely public services or otherwise. The periodic index focuses on social media and online platforms in order to gauge performance and quality of service delivery across all arms of the government (judiciary, executive and legislative). The objective is to promote better public service delivery by providing feedback on how on the effectiveness of service delivery.

4th QUARTER SOCIAL MEDIA INDEX REPORT – DECEMBER 2017

 

Penplusbytes’ 4th Quarter Social Media Index (SMI) report 2017 reports the extent to which Ghana’s traditional media are using the social media space. The December 2017 report reviews the outlook and performance of various Newspapers, Radio and TV establishments in Ghana based on their presence, followers and likes on social media; particularly Facebook and Twitter with collected data remaining valid as at the 15th December, 2017.

2ND QUARTER SOCIAL MEDIA INDEX REPORT- JUNE 2017

 

Penplusbytes’ 2nd Quarter Social Media Index (SMI) report 2017 reports the extent to which Ghana’s traditional media are using the social media space. The June 2017 report reviews the outlook and performance of various Newspapers, Radio and TV establishments in Ghana based on their presence, followers and likes on social media; particularly Facebook and Twitter with collected data remaining valid as at the 30th June, 2017.

4TH GOVERNANCE SOCIAL MEDIA INDEX REPORT

 

Six months after the 2016 elections, the 1st Governance Social Media Index Report in 2017 ascertains post-election use of social media by political parties with emphasis on the presence and performance of new President, Nana Akufo Addo and his last opponent, John Dramani Mahama. This report also focuses on some key governance institutions with direct stakes in electoral issues in Ghana.

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Established on the 18th of July 2001 as a non-profit organisation, Penplusbytes is committed to enhancing governance by deepening citizen’s participation through ICT. Penplusbytes’ overarching philosophy is that establishing effective working relationships with governments, parliaments, corporate organisations, donors, international organisations, non-profits organisations and citizens is the key to being relevant and delivering value.

The organisation currently organises its work around three thematic areas namely;

  1. Extractives (Mining, Oil and Gas)
  2. New Media and Innovations and
  3. The use of New Digital Technologies to drive Good Governance and Transparency.

Vision:

To be the leading institution for promoting effective governance using technology in Africa.

Mission:

Promoting effective governance by deploying technology that enhances participation. 

Strategy:

Click to download the doc: Penplusbytes Strategic Plan 2016-2021 

Values:  

The values and guiding principles that are promoted and staff of Penplusbytes must epitomise includes:

  • PROFESSIONALISM:  We are committed to excellence in providing the best possible services to our clients in a responsive and non-partisan way. We favour a collaborative approach in order to achieve sustainable results and added value.  
  • INGENUITY:  We seek and embrace new approaches for service delivery and strive to develop innovative solutions to address the challenges faced by our clients, while leveraging the experience, expertise and creativity of our staff and partners.
  • VALUING PEOPLE: We are respectful and fair with our colleagues, clients and partners while recognizing the importance of diversity and open communication.
  • HIGH STANDARDS:  We aim for excellence in service delivery and in all the work that we or our partners commit to do. We constantly apply new learning to the way we do things and apply resources to achieving outstanding results every time.
  • TRANSPARENCY:  We are transparent and accountable in the work that we do, applying the highest level of integrity and trust in dealing with all of our partners and clients. We accept individual and team responsibility for our actions and for the results of our projects and programs.
  • Promoting media pluralism and good governance in Africa using new digital technologies.