Media outlets and supporting organizations receive donated computers and electronic equipment from the U.S. Embassy
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement has reaffirmed US commitment to media freedom in Ghana to consolidate the country fledgling democracy.
Ms. Chris Carlisle, Director of the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement unit, said during an event at the U.S Embassy yesterday.
She handed over donated laptops, cameras, and video projectors to media outlets in Ghana, journalist support organizations, and the National Media Commission (NMC).
The donation is aimed at advancing the United States Government’s support for rule of law and accountable governance in Ghana.
“The U.S. Government supports the rule of law in Ghana and around the world. This donation to support working journalists, anti-corruption organizations, and Ghana’s main media regulator will help build capacity for stronger journalism and accountable governance in Ghana,” Ms. Carlisle stated.
The equipment donated yesterday went directly to the Corruption Watch (CDD – Ghana), the Fourth Estate (Media Foundation for West Africa), the National Media Commission (NMC), the Daily Graphic, Ghanaian Times Newspaper, Ghana News Agency (GNA) and the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC)
It is expected that the organisations will use the equipment for journalist training, fact-based reporting, investigative journalism, and appropriate oversight of media outlets in Ghana, respectively.
Each organisation will receive 4-5 laptops, with selected organizations also receiving a video projector and high-resolution professional camera. In line with U.S. Government accountability standards, each organization will report annually on the equipment’s use supporting the organization and press freedom in Ghana.
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement works to keep Americans safe by countering crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad.
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