The Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) has welcomed the government’s proposal to establish a National Media Fund, describing the initiative as timely and crucial to strengthening the country’s media landscape.
In a statement issued on November 24, PRINPAG said the media industry is currently burdened with rising operational costs, shrinking advertising revenue, limited access to training, and increasing sustainability challenges — especially among smaller and privately owned outlets. These constraints, it warned, threaten media independence and long-term viability.
PRINPAG expressed appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for what it described as his “thoughtfulness and longstanding commitment to media development,” recalling that he first introduced the idea of a national support mechanism for the media during his earlier administration, although it was not fully realized before 2016.
“With his renewed leadership and dedication to national progress, we are confident that the vision he once championed for media advancement will now be fulfilled,” the association stated.
The association, however, urged the government to expedite the processes needed to operationalize the National Media Fund to ensure timely support for journalists and media institutions across the country.
To ensure transparency and effective administration, PRINPAG proposed that the Fund be anchored on strong governance structures — including a dedicated secretariat, a fund administrator, and an independent board composed of competent professionals.
The group also called on development partners, civil society, the private sector, and the general public to support the initiative, emphasizing that a resilient and independent media sector is essential for deepening democracy and promoting national development.
PRINPAG reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with the government and stakeholders to build a vibrant, free, and sustainable media environment in Ghana.
The statement was jointly signed by President of PRINPAG, David Tamakloe and Public Affairs & External Relations Officer, Emmanuel Opare Djan.
Read the full statement below:
Press Release PRINPAG Commends Government for Proposal to Establish National Media Fund
