Policy Brief on Digital Campaigns and Elections: what works?
New media has brought about significant changes in the campaign strategies of political parties, candidates, and political organizations; reshaped election media coverage; and influenced voter engagement. However, this technology-driven style of engaging electorates which has enormous prospects also has some challenges which needs to be considered in leveraging its benefits. This policy brief therefore, highlights the good, the bad and the ugly of digital campaigns and the strategies political communicators can adopt to make their digital campaigns useful. This policy brief is a product of the Penplusbytes' Webinar Series on Elections 2020 which aims at finding solutions to the multifaceted issues of inclusivity, legitimacy and acceptance of fair election results in Ghana.
Policy Brief on Electoral Violence Prevention: Strategies that work
No country is immune to electoral violence so long as citizens hold different political ideologies and are affiliated to different political parties. However, it is believed that a holistic approach where the right measures are put in place to ensure fairness and transparency is essential to the prevention of electoral violence right from the campaign, voting and after voting periods. Thus, this policy brief is a call to action for stakeholders on the pertinent strategies which must be implemented towards violent-free elections in Ghana. This policy brief is a product of the Penplusbytes' Webinar Series on Elections 2020 which aims at finding solutions to the multifaceted issues of inclusivity, legitimacy and acceptance of fair election results in Ghana.
Policy Brief on critical Steps in ensuring responsible media coverage of Elections 2020
Coverage of elections by the media comes with its own challenges which require adequate preparation by media houses who wish to engage in accurate, balanced and fair reportage which serves the public interest. This policy brief is therefore a call to action for stakeholders (government, NMC, GJA, Civil Society Organizations, international communities etc. in the media landscape to ensure that the media are circumspect in their reportage. This policy brief is a product of the Penplusbytes' Webinar Series on Elections 2020 which aims at finding solutions to the multifaceted issues of inclusivity, legitimacy and acceptance of fair election results in Ghana.
Policy Brief on Manifestos and the search for accountability
Do manifestos matter in our electoral process? Do manifestos inform voters’ choices? Find answers to these and more in this Policy Brief which highlights relevant issues around political party manifestos and citizens’ search for accountability. This policy brief is a product of the Penplusbytes' Webinar Series on Elections 2020 which aims at finding solutions to the multifaceted issues of inclusivity, legitimacy and acceptance of fair election results in Ghana.
Policy Brief on Enhancing inclusive participation of PWDs in elections: challenges and solutions
This policy brief is a product of the Penplusbytes Webinar Series on Elections 2020 which aims at finding solutions to the multifaceted issues of inclusivity, legitimacy and acceptance of fair election results in Ghana. It contains pertinent issues around ensuring the inclusive participation of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in elections which needs the critical attention of government, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), PWD associations, international communities and all who stand for equity in elections.
Critical Steps in Bridging the Implementation Gaps of the Disability Act for Inclusivity
Penplusbytes’ “Deliver – Quality Media Amplifying Vulnerable Voices” with funding from STAR Ghana Foundation (www.inclusivitygh.org) is adding its voice to the debate and seeks to empower the over 5 million PWDs in Ghana to become independently able to actively engage the media and duty-bearers using new digital channels.