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Ghana has become the first African contributor to the International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM), President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed.
He said the move reinforces Ghana’s long-standing commitment to media freedom, describing independent journalism and trustworthy information as critical to democratic governance.
President John Dramani Mahama has called for global action to protect the integrity of information and strengthen independent media, urging world leaders to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete steps.
“The time has come for all of us to translate our shared ideals into tangible action — to demonstrate genuine commitment to supporting public interest media and safeguarding the integrity of information. Together, we must win — and we will win — the global war against misinformation and disinformation,” he said.
Speaking at the High-Level International Conference on Information Integrity and Independent Media in Paris on October 29, 2025, he said it was time to turn shared ideals into real commitments.
In a move aligning with its broader democratic governance agenda, President John Dramani Mahama announced that Ghana has opted to become a full member of the Partnership for Information and Democracy, reinforcing its pledge to transparency and media freedom.
“This decision has been officially communicated through the appropriate diplomatic channels, affirming Ghana’s unwavering commitment to the principles of transparency, accountability, and open governance. Our landmark decision sends a clear message to the international community — that Ghana remains steadfast in advancing the frontiers of freedom, upholding the rule of law, and serving as a model nation in promoting democracy and good governance,” President Mahama emphasised.
Reflecting on the conference’s outcomes, he expressed optimism about its impact and highlighted a number of strategic milestones achieved during the deliberations:
-The endorsement of the Paris Declaration on Multilateral Action for Information Integrity and Independent Media, reaffirming global commitment to free, independent, and pluralistic information ecosystems
-Renewed political and financial pledges to replenish the International Fund for Public Interest Media, with a goal of raising €130 million between 2026 and 2028 to support independent journalism worldwide.
-The establishment of a Consultative Committee to strengthen coordination among states, civil society, and the Forum for Information and Democracy
-A shared global understanding that defending truth must be a sustained, collective effort that transcends national and institutional boundaries.