President John Mahama has disclosed that Ghana is the first African country to make a financial contribution to the International Fund for Public Interest Media.He said the gesture reflects Ghana’s conviction that independent journalism and reliable information are indispensable public goods.” The time has come for all of us to translate our shared ideals into tangible action — to demonstrate genuine commitment to supporting public interest media and safeguarding the integrity of information. Together, we must win — and we will win — the global war against misinformation anddisinformation,” the President explained.He made the declaration at the High-level International Conference on Information Integrity and Independent Media on October 29, 2025 in Paris, France.
The endorsement of the Paris Declaration on Multilateral Action for Information Integrity and Independent Media, reaffirming our collective commitment to free, independent, and pluralistic information ecosystems;
• Renewed political and financial commitments to replenish the International Fund for Public Interest Media — targeting €130 million between 2026 and 2028 to support independent journalism worldwide;
• The establishment of a Consultative Committee to enhance coordination among states, civil society, and the Forum for Information and Democracy; and
• Above all, a shared understanding that the defence of truth must now be a sustained and collective endeavour, transcending national and institutional boundaries.
This decision has been officially communicated through the appropriate diplomatic channels, affirming Ghana’s unwavering commitment to the principles of transparency, accountability, and open governance. Our landmark decision sends a clear message to the international community.
Ghana remains steadfast in advancing the frontiers of freedom, upholding the rule of law, and serving as a model nation in promoting democracy and good governance, President Mahama noted.
