President Mahama was happy that the conference achieved tangible outcomes.
He identified the achievements as follows:
• 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.
The President announced that Ghana has formally decided to assume full membership in the Partnership for Information and Democracy.
” 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 — that 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.
