{"id":248602,"date":"2024-11-10T23:32:16","date_gmt":"2024-11-10T23:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/10\/ghana-takes-bold-step-against-misinformation\/"},"modified":"2024-11-10T23:32:16","modified_gmt":"2024-11-10T23:32:16","slug":"ghana-takes-bold-step-against-misinformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/10\/ghana-takes-bold-step-against-misinformation\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana Takes Bold Step Against Misinformation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In a significant move to combat the spread of misinformation, Ghana has launched the Ghana Fact-Checking Coalition, a collaborative effort between the Media Foundation for West Africa, Dubawa, FactSpace West Africa, and other civil society organizations.<\/p>\n<p>This groundbreaking initiative aims to mitigate the threats misinformation and disinformation pose to Ghana\u2019s peace, stability, and democratic consolidation.<\/p>\n<p>The National Media Commission (NMC) has welcomed this development, congratulating the participating organizations on their commitment to protecting Ghana\u2019s information space, particularly in the lead-up to the elections.<\/p>\n<p>With the country facing a surge in malign information operations from both internal and external sources, the NMC recognizes the coalition\u2019s crucial role in addressing these threats.<\/p>\n<p>Background on Misinformation Battle<\/p>\n<p>Ghana has been proactive in tackling misinformation.<\/p>\n<p>In the 2020 elections, GhanaFact partnered with the Coalition for Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) to fact-check information on election day.<\/p>\n<p>This partnership leveraged CODEO\u2019s network of observers across the country to verify claims on social and traditional media.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Coalition\u2019s Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Ghana Fact-Checking Coalition brings together organizations with expertise in fact-checking, media monitoring, and civic education.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the National Media Commission plans to support the coalition by launching the Ghana Media Watch App on November 14, 2024, a cutting-edge technology for monitoring disinformation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 In a significant move to combat the spread of misinformation, Ghana has launched the Ghana Fact-Checking Coalition, a collaborative effort between the Media Foundation for West Africa, Dubawa, FactSpace West Africa, and other civil society organizations. 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