💡 Empowering Journalists to Report with Authority on Public Finances
LUSAKA – In a bid to enhance accountability and transparency, 22 journalists from Lusaka and various provinces have undergone specialised training in Public Financial Management (PFM) through a three-day media workshop.
Supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs France under the CADRE project, the workshop aimed to equip journalists with the expertise needed to report authoritatively on PFM issues.
🗣 Experts Speak on the Importance of Media Training
📌 Dr Mwambwa emphasised that once trained, the media will have the ability to report accurately and with confidence on PFM matters, ensuring that the public stays informed.
📌 Transparency International Zambia Executive Director, Maurice Nyambe, highlighted that the workshop’s goal was to build journalistic capacity in order to enhance investigative reporting on government spending and financial accountability.
📌 Acting Deputy Auditor General Corporate Services, Mr Isaac Kakumbi, expressed optimism that the knowledge gained will help journalists foster greater transparency in public financial management.
📌 IDI Senior Manager Governance, Mr George Phiri, urged journalists to take the training seriously as they will soon be expected to publish in-depth articles on PFM.
🏆 Why This Matters?
With increased financial literacy among journalists, corruption, mismanagement, and misuse of public funds can be exposed more effectively, driving accountability and change.
📢 What’s Your Take?
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