Participants in a group photo
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has organised a two-day training workshop on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) and domestic revenue mobilization for selected journalists from the Eastern, Volta, and Oti regions.
The training, which took place at the Afrikiko Riverfront Resort in Akosombo, was supported by Oxfam Ghana through funding from the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD).
The workshop brought together 20 journalists to deepen their understanding of the complex issues surrounding IFFs and the role of progressive taxation in national development.
This capacity-building initiative forms part of MFWA’s broader project titled, “Strategic Partnership Initiative for Ghana and West Africa,” funded by the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, through Oxfam Ghana.
By equipping journalists with the knowledge and tools to report effectively on illicit financial flows and domestic resource mobilization, MFWA aims to foster greater public awareness and accountability in economic governance across the region.
The project will also enable journalists to develop and publish compelling stories on IFFs and revenue mobilisation challenges, which will be monitored and supported by MFWA.
Lead Trainer and an officer with the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), Edward Cudjoe, emphasised the critical role of the media in exposing financial misconduct, informing public discourse, and holding institutions accountable.
He stressed the need for urgent collaborative action across various sectors to build a fairer and more resilient economy where public resources are protected and equitably mobilised for national development.
The initiative aligns with ongoing national and international efforts to curb illicit financial flows and enhance domestic revenue generation to support sustainable development goals.
From Daniel K. Orlando