Government to implement program to improve media capacity

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to support measures that expand the boundaries of freedom of expression to advance our democracy.

A statement signed by the Minister of Information, the Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2019, said the government was implementing a Media Capacity Building Program (MCEP) to strengthen the the ability of media professionals to fulfill their mandate.

"The protection of media professionals should also see a new impetus with the establishment of a coordination mechanism on the safety of journalists before July," the statement said.

The UN General Assembly declared World Press Freedom Day to raise awareness of the importance of press freedom and to remind governments of their duty to respect and respect the rights of the press. to uphold the right to freedom of expression enshrined in Article 19 of the 1948 Convention. Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

This year's celebration is celebrated in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, under the theme "Media for democracy, journalism and elections in times of misinformation. "

The government as part of the commemoration praised the media and journalists for their contribution to nation-building.