PRINPAG President, others laud BoG for positive collaboration with the media
President of the Private Newspaper and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG), Andrew Edwin Arthur, has lauded the positive impact of Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) training programes for media practitioners which has enhanced understanding of the Ghanaian economy.
He credited this collaboration for a better understanding of economic issues, thus fostering greater interest in public discussions about the economy.
He noted that this improved knowledge had led to more informed and engaging news stories, ultimately boosting readership and changing the trend of low patronage for their newspapers.
This positive collaboration has contributed significantly to the media’s ability to provide accurate and comprehensive reporting on financial matters, thereby enhancing public awareness and confidence in the financial sector.
Speaking at BoG’s annual financial literacy programme for members of its press corps, Mr. Arthur applauded BoG for forging a partnership and collaboration with the media to educate the public about the economy, echoing PRINPAG’s policy of encouraging its members to specialize in their chosen profession.
The annual financial literacy programme, held under the theme “Regaining Confidence in the Economy: The Role of Monetary Policy,” reflects the Bank of Ghana’s commitment to implementing people-centred policies and programs that benefit the country, its residents, and business development.
Mr. Arthur expressed PRINPAG’s gratitude to BoG’s management, led by Governor Dr. Ernest Addison, and called for continued support to further propagate relevant economic information to the public.
He stressed the pivotal role the media plays in supporting democracy and advancing society, reaffirming PRINPAG’s commitment to its partnership with the Central Bank.
The event also saw Presidents of Journalists for Business Advocacy (JBA) and Institute for Financial and Economic Journalists (IFEJ) lauding the Bank for its engagement with the media to deepen the understanding of the Bank’s operations.
In response, Dr. Philip Abradu-Otoo, Director of Research at BoG, who represented Dr. Addison, expressed appreciation for the media’s role in disseminating valuable information to the public and reiterated the Bank’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
He stated, “We believe in the power of the media to educate and inform the public, and we are committed to fostering this collaboration for the betterment of Ghana’s economy.”
The annual financial literacy programme continues to serve as a platform for the exchange of ideas and knowledge between BoG and the media, further strengthening their partnership and promoting economic literacy among Ghanaians.
