Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation (GH0054)
Overview
At-a-Glance
Action Plan: Ghana Action Plan 2024-2028 (December)
Action Plan Cycle: 2023
Status:
Institutions
Lead Institution: Ministry of Information
Support Institution(s): Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation; and National Media Commission, CHRAJ, Media Foundation for West Africa, Odikro, NCCE, CHRAJ, Information Services Department, Ministry of Education.
Policy Areas
Digital Governance, Disinformation/MisinformationIRM Review
IRM Report: Pending IRM Review
Early Results: Pending IRM Review
Design i
Verifiable: Pending IRM Review
Relevant to OGP Values: Pending IRM Review
Ambition (see definition): Pending IRM Review
Implementation i
Completion: Pending IRM Review
Description
Problem to be addressed
● To combat the abuse of electronic platforms to misinform and disinform the public.
The commitment
The commitment is in two-fold: 1. Implement structures to combat Misinformation / Disinformation on digital platforms. 2. Strengthen the provisions in the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 and the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 to deter misinformation and disinformation on digital platforms.
Contribution of commitment to solving problem
● Commitment will make accessible to citizens only credible and verified information on public electronic portals.
Relevance of commitment to OGP values
The commitment, if achieved, will advance the OGP values of integrity and accountability in digital services.
Milestone Activity with a verifiable deliverable | Start Date - End Date
Framework on Media literacy /Public Education, Fact Checking activities developed Terms of Reference for Human Rights Assessment Developed. | January, 2024 - December, 2024
Framework on Media Literacy/Public Education, Fact Checking piloted. Human Rights assessment of existing legislation on disinformation to ensure they are not used to stifle free speech initiated. | January, 2025 - December, 2025
Framework on Media Literacy/Public Education, Fact Checking fully operationalized. Human Rights assessment of existing legislation on disinformation to ensure they are not used to stifle free speech completed | January, 2026 - December, 2026
Framework on Media Literacy/Public Education, Fact Checking sustained. List of required changes/amendments identified | January 2027 - December, 2027