The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has convened the second cohort of its Media Fellowship for Fiscal Accountability Programme, aimed at equipping journalists with the skills needed to promote transparency and accountability in public financial management.
The fellowship comes at a time when Ghana’s fiscal governance landscape is increasingly influenced by publicly available data, including budget statements, procurement records, audit reports, and parliamentary proceedings. ACEP noted that the ability of journalists to interpret and transform such complex information into impactful public-interest stories has become critical in advancing accountability.
Over a two-day intensive programme, participating journalists received training on key areas including fiscal governance, public procurement, corruption risks, power sector governance, fiscal reforms, and investigative reporting techniques.
The fellows also developed evidence-based story ideas focusing on procurement processes, anti-corruption efforts, and sector-specific fiscal challenges, while benefiting from editorial mentorship, peer learning, and collaborative story development sessions.
ACEP said the initiative is designed to strengthen investigative journalism, build networks among accountability-focused media professionals, and support the production of credible stories that promote citizen oversight and responsible management of public resources.