West African journalists form network to advance issues concerning region

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Thirty West African journalists, specializing in economic, social and environmental development issues, on Thursday formed a network that will help them cover their beats well through sharing information and making sure there’s better visibility of issues concerning their region in the media. The initiative to bring the journalists together was spearheaded by the Sub-Regional Office for West Africa of the Economic Commission for Africa (SRO-WA/ECA), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) and the Liptako-Gourma Authority. The network will create a dynamic and responsible partnership between the organisations and the media in the sub-region as journalists report on economic and social development issues in the region. Mr. Sanga said journalists have knowledge about many issues and are normally well-connected from grassroots level to policy-makers making them the best possible partner the ECA would yearn to have as the organization continues with its role to promote the economic and social development of its member States.