Traditional media cannot be underestimated when it comes to its contribution towards the negative narrative surrounding internet use in Africa. For this reason, Internet4Good involved journalists, media practitioners and enthusiasts, and broadcasters in Accra, Ghana for a 2day workshop. This workshop was aimed at building the capacity of 23 selected participants from seven regions in […]
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To counter the single story of Africans using the internet as a tool for criminality, Internet4Good brought a panel of media professionals to discuss the role the media can play in fostering a more nuanced narrative about the continent. On Thursday, 12 November, 2020, the Internet4Good team with support from iac Berlin hosted the webinar […]
Continue readingThrough our upcoming webinar, the Internet4Good project seeks to engage and train media practitioners and enthusiasts on how to dispel the negative perception about youth and internet use in Africa, and promote internet usage for productive and ethical activities on the continent. Follow our social media channels to get updates on this event.
Continue readingThis rise of negative reporting around “African internet scams” has fostered a moral panic around internet use and, in some cases, deprived young Africans from ethical internet-related opportunities. The I4G Video Story Contest therefore encourages young Africans from across the world to share their positive experiences about using the internet to – inspire others and […]
Continue readingThe internet is central to productivity, inclusion and adaptability in the 21st century. In light of the global disruption caused by the Coronavirus outbreak, the internet has become increasingly important. Amidst rising reportage on internet scams in Africa, the Internet4Good programme has launched an advocacy campaign to promote a pro-internet narrative and emphasise the ethical […]
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The Internet4Good (I4G) Video Story Contest is now open for submission. With the aim contribute to a positive narrative about the internet for young Africans, the Internet4Good project launches the I4G Video Story Contest with the support of the Bosch Alumni Network. In recent times, there has arisen a notion that the best thing young […]
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