BoG introduces economic and financial journalism award with international training opportunities at 30th GJA Media Awards

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced a new award scheme to recognise excellence in economic and financial journalism, offering winners opportunities for international exposure, professional training and further studies. The Governor’s Economic and Financial Story of the Year Award was announced by Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, in a speech he personally delivered at the 30th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards at the Palms Convention Centre, La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra, on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The package includes sponsorship for the winner to attend either the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meetings or Annual Meetings, a laptop computer and a one-year internet data subscription. It will also provide access to professional fellowships with institutions such as the Thomson Foundation, the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism and accredited local journalism training centres.