The Africa-China for Policy & Advisory (ACCPA) has
officially commenced the second edition of the Ghana–China Media Fellowship
(GCMF), welcoming a new cohort of journalists, media professionals, and content
creators from across Ghana for a twelve-week learning and exchange programme.
Building on the success of the inaugural fellowship
in 2025, the Ghana–China Media Fellowship seeks to strengthen media
understanding of Ghana–China relations, global affairs, development
cooperation, trade, and people-to-people exchanges through a combination of
expert-led workshops, practical learning experiences, field visits,
collaborative projects, and cross-cultural learning opportunities.
The fellowship brings together participants from
diverse media backgrounds, including print, television, radio, digital media,
and content creation, reflecting the growing importance of informed and
balanced reporting on international affairs and Ghana's evolving global
partnerships.
This year's programme will cover a broad range of
topics, including China's historical development, economic transformation,
globalization and the Global South, governance and security, international
cooperation, Ghana–China economic relations, media ethics, digital
storytelling, and emerging opportunities arising from contemporary developments
in Africa–China engagement. Fellows will also undertake field visits to
selected Chinese enterprises operating in Ghana and participate in group
capstone projects designed to encourage deeper research, collaboration, and
professional exchange.
The opening session was marked by strong enthusiasm
and engagement from the fellows, many of whom expressed excitement about the
opportunity to deepen their understanding of Ghana–China relations, engage with
experts and practitioners, and connect with fellow media professionals from
across the country.
Speaking at the opening session, Paul Frimpong,
Executive Director of ACCPA, welcomed the fellows and highlighted the growing
importance of informed journalism in an increasingly interconnected world.
“We are delighted to welcome this year's cohort of
fellows and are encouraged by the enthusiasm, curiosity, and professionalism
they have already demonstrated. The strong interest in the fellowship reflects
the growing importance of informed reporting on international affairs and
Ghana–China relations. We look forward to an engaging and impactful twelve
weeks of learning, exchange, and collaboration.”
Mr. Frimpong noted that the fellowship remains an
important platform for strengthening professional capacity, promoting informed
public discourse, and fostering greater understanding of issues shaping Ghana's
engagement with the world.
The Ghana–China Media Fellowship is a flagship
initiative of ACCPA aimed at equipping media practitioners with the knowledge,
networks, and practical skills necessary to report on complex international
issues in a balanced, informed, and context-driven manner.
The fellowship will run every Saturday over the
next twelve weeks under a hybrid learning model combining virtual and in-person
sessions.
Source:
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