Madam Justina Owusu-Banahene, the Bono Regional Minister has urged the media to be circumspect in their reportage by using opportunities created in the digital space to authenticate sources of information before going to press. She said accurate information flow strengthened national peace and social cohesion pushed transformation and facilitated accelerated national development. The minister made the call in an address on her behalf during a Consultative Stakeholders Engagement held in Sunyani on the theme the role of digital media in transforming the Local economy for Job creation and economic development . It was organised by GrassRoot Hub Ghana in collaboration with Ghana Tech Lab, company that build start-ups and provide opportunities for technology enthusiasts and attended by 40 stakeholders including; representative of the Bono Regional Coordinating Council, the National Youth Authority, Youth Associations, entrepreneurs and the media.
Madam Justina Owusu-Banahene, the Bono Regional Minister has urged the media to be circumspect in their reportage by using opportunities created in the digital space to authenticate sources of information before going to press. She said accurate information flow strengthened national peace and social cohesion pushed transformation and facilitated accelerated national development. The minister made the call in an address on her behalf during a Consultative Stakeholders Engagement held in Sunyani on the theme the role of digital media in transforming the Local economy for Job creation and economic development . It was organised by GrassRoot Hub Ghana in collaboration with Ghana Tech Lab, company that build start-ups and provide opportunities for technology enthusiasts and attended by 40 stakeholders including; representative of the Bono Regional Coordinating Council, the National Youth Authority, Youth Associations, entrepreneurs and the media.
GrassRoots Hub, an SDG Innovation and Social Impact Lab in Sunyani-Bono Region, organized its 2nd Stakeholders Consultative Meeting on Friday 30th April 2021.
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By Ijeoma Ndukwe
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Twitter delivered a surprise for Africa when it said it was establishing a regional headquarters in the West African nation of Ghana, triggering vigorous debate about the business environment for technology start-ups across the continent.
For the social media giant, its decision was based on shared values - Ghana supports free speech, online freedom, and the open internet .
The fact it also serves as the HQ for the African Continental Free Trade Area - established to accelerate intra-African trade and freedom of movement - seems to have cemented Ghana s appeal as a gateway to the region.
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