Governments in Africa are increasingly investing in digitalization to transform their economies and facilitate public service delivery. In line with this, many countries have developed national plans and strategies to guide the deployment and governance of digital public infrastructure (DPI) and digital public goods (DPGs) and services. Despite the growing adoption of DPI and DPGs and services, public awareness and engagement have remained low.
As part of efforts to improve public awareness, the MFWA with funding support from and in partnership with Co-Develop, is commencing a regional journalism fellowship program for journalists in West Africa.
This initiative is intended to build and grow a pool of West African journalists who would have the relevant knowledge and skills to produce quality and impactful reports on DPI/DPGs. Ultimately, the work of these journalists would increase public access to information on DPI/DPGs, and public awareness and enable public engagements in DPI/DPGs policy formulation and implementation across West Africa.
WORTH
- Training and mentorship opportunities
- Monthly stipend of $500 to Fellows and $700 to fellows’ media organizations to support story production, publication and programming
- Fellows will also be eligible for DPI/DPGs Reporting Grants
- Accommodation, Feeding and Health Insurance cover during the in-person convening in Ghana
ELIGIBILITY
The opportunity is open to journalists from the following countries: Benin, Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, The Gambia and Togo. An applicant must have worked as a journalist for at least 3 years.
An applicant must:
- Be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking any of the following three languages – English or French or Portuguese
- Be available to fully participate in the fellowship
- Commit to three months of the fellowship and three months of post-fellowship DPI/DPGs activities including story production
- Be available to travel and spend two weeks in Ghana
- Be a full-time practicing journalist and must be working with a credible media organization in any of the target countries
DEADLINE; August 7, 2023
To apply and for more information visit here
