TI Ghana trains CSOs and media on anti-corruption and gender dimensions of corruption
The training, held on November 5, is part of a broader initiative under the “Participation, Accountability, and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy (PAIReD)” project, supported by the European Union (EU) through GIZ.
Transparency International Ghana (TI-Ghana) has held a capacity-building training for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and media practitioners in Bolgatanga to strengthen their roles in anti-corruption advocacy and promote awareness of the gender dimensions of corruption.
The training, held on November 5, is part of a broader initiative under the “Participation, Accountability, and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy (PAIReD)” project, supported by the European Union (EU) through GIZ. It seeks to enhance collective action among stakeholders in combating corruption and promoting integrity at the sub-national level.
According to TI-Ghana, the workshop aims to increase advocacy on corruption reporting, encourage civic engagement, and explore how gender inequalities contribute to corrupt practices, including the growing concern of sextortion.
Speaking in an interview with the media, Mary Awelana Addah, Executive Director of Transparency International Ghana, emphasized that the initiative forms part of a national effort to strengthen accountability systems through coordinated action among state and non-state actors.
“We are seeking to promote accountability in governance and coordinate efforts around anti-corruption from both state and non-state agencies.” She said.
Addah noted that while Ghana has made strides in the fight against corruption, gaps remain in the implementation of policies and strategies. The ongoing efforts to develop a new national anti-corruption strategy, she said, reflect the country’s recognition that the fight is far from over.
“We all acknowledge that our fight has not been as exhaustive or as successful as we would have wished.”
She further highlighted TI-Ghana’s focus on the gender dimensions of corruption, particularly the issue of sextortion, describing it as a form of corruption that thrives on power imbalances and exploitation.
“We are focusing attention on sextortion, sexual extortion that arises from unequal power relations, because corruption is not only about money, it’s also about abuse of power.”
She however, appealed for public patience and persistence in the fight against corruption, noting that investigations and court processes take time.
“Let’s be patient and follow up. Our duty is to ensure that issues around corruption do not die off. We must continue to advocate, pursue complaints, and hold those cited accountable. The fight must be won, and that requires effort, resources, and commitment.”
The PAIReD project, implemented in sixty districts across Ghana, continues to build the capacity of CSOs and the media to promote transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in governance.
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