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We are grateful for three impactful seasons of #MILKnowledge with Manuel. Special appreciation to DW Akademie and the German Cooperation for their continued support in making this journey possible. 🎥 Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eAgd9C2R #Penplusbytes

Knowledge grows when it's shared. We're excited to see participants from the WACSI Civic Space Resource Hub (CSR-HUB) Digital Security and Protection Training putting their learning into practice and passing it on within their organisations. Following the training, a participant from Sung Foundation (SUFOD) has begun an internal knowledge-sharing session with staff, covering digital security, cyber threats, data protection, digital hygiene, and how to build a stronger digital security culture. This is exactly the kind of impact the training was designed to create. Empowering organisations not only to strengthen their own digital resilience but also to multiply knowledge within their teams. We commend SUNG FOUNDATION GHANA (SUFOD) for taking this important step and look forward to seeing more organisations cascade these critical digital security skills. The training forms part of the Civic Space Resource Hub (CSR-Hub), a regional initiative supporting CSOs in West Africa with the skills, resources and technical support needed to build stronger, safer and more resilient organisations. Photo Credit: Sung Foundation #Penplusbytes #WASCI #CSRHub #DigitalSecurity #CyberResilience

What is generative AI, and where does it fall short? In this snippet from MIL Knowledge Hub with Manuel, Season 3, we break it down simply: tools like ChatGPT and Claude generate responses based on what they’ve been trained on. But there’s a limitation-they don’t always have the most recent information, which can affect accuracy when dealing with current events. That’s where AI agents come in, helping improve real-time relevance. 🎥 Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eAgd9C2R 🎧 Listen here: Apple: https://bit.ly/4eYgEgj Afripods: https://bit.ly/4vYU6BU This project is implemented by Penplusbytes and DW Akademie with support from the Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ). #Penplusbytes #MILKnowledgeHub #MediaLiteracy

Three days of learning. Practical skills. Stronger digital resilience. Here's a recap of our Digital Security and Protection Training for selected Civil Society Organisations under the Civic Space Resource Hub (CSR-Hub) project. Together, we're helping build safer, stronger and more resilient organisations across Ghana and West Africa. West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) #Penplusbytes #CSRHub #DigitalSecurity #CyberResilience

After three days of practical learning, representatives from 22 community and grassroots commercial radio stations across Northern Ghana received certificates in recognition of their participation in the first cohort of the Ghana Anti-Disinformation Coalition (GADC) Project training. Equipped with practical skills to identify, verify and respond to misinformation and disinformation, participants return to their communities better prepared to strengthen information integrity through trusted local journalism. The Ghana Anti-DisinformThe Ghana Anti-Disinformation Coalition Project is implemented by Penplusbytes with support from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Accra. #Penplusbytes #GADC #CommunityRadio #MediaLiteracy

AI is changing how journalists work, but not why they work. In this snippet from MIL Knowledge Hub with Manuel, Season 3, we explore how journalists can respond to the speed of today’s news cycle, where stories break first on social media and reach audiences instantly. From AI tools that support writing, summarising and brainstorming, to platforms that help generate visuals, and verification tools that confirm what’s real or misleading, journalists now have more support than ever. But one thing remains unchanged: speed cannot replace accuracy. 🎥 Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eAgd9C2R 🎧 Listen here: Apple: https://bit.ly/4eYgEgj Afripods: https://bit.ly/4vYU6BU This project is implemented by Penplusbytes and DW Akademie, with support from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Rebecca Avusu #Penplusbytes #MILKnowledgeHub #MediaLiteracy

For Civil Society Organisations, digital security is an essential part of organisational resilience. A cyber attack can interrupt operations, expose sensitive data, damage trust and weaken organisations working to create change. Last week, Penplusbytes, under the Civic Space Resource Hub (CSR-Hub) project, trained selected CSOs in Ghana on digital security and protection to help them better safeguard their work, data and stakeholders. Through expert-led sessions, participants are exploring digital security strategies, staff awareness, protection of digital assets and practical approaches to building safer organisations. A safer digital environment creates stronger organisations and a more resilient civic space. The training forms part of the Civic Space Resource Hub (CSR-Hub), a regional initiative supporting CSOs in West Africa with the skills, resources and technical support needed to build stronger, safer and more resilient organisations. #Penplusbytes West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) #DigitalSecurity #CyberResilience

AI can generate content. But can it take responsibility for it? The answer is no. In this snippet from Season 3, Episode 1 of MIL Knowledge Hub with Emmanuel Asomani, Rebecca Avusu tells us why accuracy, transparency and accountability must remain at the heart of journalism, even in the age of AI. 🎥 Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eAgd9C2R 🎧 Listen here: Apple: https://bit.ly/4eYgEgj Afripods: https://bit.ly/4vYU6BU This project is implemented by Penplusbytes and DW Akademie with support from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). #Penplusbytes #MILKnowledgeHub #MediaLiteracy