Transparency International Ghana has called for deepened collaboration among civil society organizations, the media, and governance institutions to strengthen the fight against corruption in the country.
The call was made at a one-day capacity-building workshop held for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and journalists on the theme “Strengthening the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Corruption in Ghana.”
In her address, the Executive Director of Transparency International Ghana, Mary Awalena Addah, underscored the importance of collective action in promoting accountability and good governance. She noted that corruption remains a major impediment to national development and requires a coordinated approach to address.
“We cannot succeed in the fight against corruption if we work in isolation. CSOs, the media, and state institutions must work hand-in-hand to expose wrongdoing, promote transparency, and support reforms within our governance systems,” she said.
The initiative is being implemented under the PAIReD Project, supported by GIZ through the European Union and the BMZ, with collaboration from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). The project covers 60 municipal and district assemblies across the country and aims to build stronger governance structures at the local level.
Participants were taken through legal frameworks guiding anti-corruption efforts, forms and manifestations of corruption—including gender dimensions and sextortion—conflict of interest, causes of corruption, and how to access credible data for evidence-based advocacy and reporting.
The training further emphasized the role of the media and civil society in ensuring that public office holders are held accountable for their actions and decisions.
Transparency International Ghana expressed confidence that with stronger partnerships, increased awareness, and sustained advocacy, the country can make significant progress in curbing corrupt practices.
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