At the 30th Ghana Journalists Association Media Awards, Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama outlined the bank’s support for economic and financial reporting through a journalism award and professional development opportunities. He emphasized that central bank policies are most effective when the public understands them, with accurate reporting helping explain monetary policy, inflation and financial sector developments.
The previously established Governor’s Economic and Financial Story of the Year Award includes sponsorship to attend either the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings or Annual Meetings. The recipient will also receive a laptop and a one-year internet data subscription. The award aims to deepen public understanding of economic developments and promote financial literacy.
Additional opportunities will include professional fellowships with institutions such as the Thomson Foundation, the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism and accredited local journalism training centres. Scholarships for further study in media, communications and journalism will also be available, alongside professional exchanges with media organizations such as Bloomberg and Reuters.