Media Foundation for West Africa selects 45 Journalists For Digital Public Infrastucture Fellowship

No fewer than 45 journalists have been selected for the second phase of the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Journalism Fellowship Programme.

Organised by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) in collaboration with Co-Develop, the fellowship aims to strengthen journalistic coverage of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Digital Public Goods (DPGs) across West Africa.

The MFWA in a statement on Tuesday, said that the programme, now in its second phase, seeks to build on the maiden edition’s success by equipping selected journalists with advanced skills to create impactful stories on DPI and DPGs in Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo.

“An extensive selection process saw the 45 fellows chosen from 291 applicants, representing a diverse group of 28 men and 17 women from the four countries.

“Running from 6 November 2024 to 31 January 2025, the fellowship includes hands-on training and editorial support, as well as access to a dedicated DPI/DPG website featuring regional developments and fellowship outputs.

“The fellowship also seeks to promote and ensure that the uptake and adoption of DPI in West Africa is inclusive, safe and equitable,” the MFWA stated.

Fellows will have the opportunity to apply for DPI/DPGs Reporting Grants, supporting in-depth reporting, and travel grants for high-performing journalists to attend international conferences.

Throughout the fellowship, participants are expected to produce at least two DPI-related reports each month, culminating in at least three feature stories.

Successful Fellows would be honoured with a Certificate of Honour at the programme’s end, further enhancing their contributions to West African journalism.

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