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Penplusbytes PenPlusBytes PenPlusBytes is a registered company limited by guarantee since 18th July 2001.

Established on the 18th of July 2001 as a non-profit organisation, Penplusbytes is committed to enhancing governance by deepening citizen’s participation through ICT. Penplusbytes’ overarching philosophy is that establishing effective working relationships with governments, parliaments, corporate organisations, donors, international organisations, non-profits organisations and citizens is the key

to being relevant and delivering value. The organisation currently organises its work around three thematic areas namely;

Extractives (Mining, Oil and Gas)
New Media and Innovations and
The use of New Digital Technologies to drive Good Governance and Transparency. Vision: To be the leading institution for promoting effective governance using technology in Africa.

This week, Penplusbytes is joining 76 civil society actors from 38 organisations for the Shifting the Power Civil Societ...
18/08/2026

This week, Penplusbytes is joining 76 civil society actors from 38 organisations for the Shifting the Power Civil Society Strengthening Bootcamp 2026 in Ghana.

Under the theme “From Challenges to Solutions,” the five-day bootcamp is bringing civil society organisations together for peer learning, honest reflection and collaborative problem-solving.

We’re glad to be part of this important conversation about building stronger, more resilient civil society organisations.

Photo Credit: West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI)




For 25 years, Penplusbytes has been committed to empowering citizens through technology, innovation, and good governance...
17/08/2026

For 25 years, Penplusbytes has been committed to empowering citizens through technology, innovation, and good governance. As we celebrate this milestone, we're excited to introduce our newly redesigned website.

Explore our programes, publications, resources, impact stories, and opportunities in one place with an improved digital experience.

Visit us today: www.penplusbytes.org



Calling all or youth-led community-based organizations ( ) across Ghana!!! Are you a youth-focused CBO with a track re...
12/08/2026

Calling all or youth-led community-based organizations ( ) across Ghana!!!

Are you a youth-focused CBO with a track record in , , , or with reach and commitment to ?

Here is an for you!
Penplusbytes through its Empowering Ghanaian Youth Against Disinformation Project (EGYAD) supported by ifa’s Zivik Funding Programme is looking to collaborate with youth groups across the country through capacity building and MIL initiatives.

Fill this form to express interest in this collaboration: https://forms.gle/t9X38Y6fvG14xnMa8

Together we'll:
• mobilise young people for MIL and fact-checking training
• facilitate community dialogues on peacebuilding
• back youth-led local initiatives
• launch community MIL campaigns

For more enquiries, send us an email via [email protected].

Our Executive Director, Jerry Sam, will this week join media experts for the webinar titled “Media at a Crossroads: Jour...
11/08/2026

Our Executive Director, Jerry Sam, will this week join media experts for the webinar titled “Media at a Crossroads: Journalism, Power and Trust in Sub-Saharan Africa.”

The webinar will explore the future of independent media amid rapid technological change, declining press freedom and shifting media business models, and will also mark the launch of the State of Media Development Report: Sub-Saharan Africa.

It will be happening on Thursday, 13 August 2026, between 1:00 and 2:00 PM CEST.
Join the conversation.




We are grateful for three impactful seasons of with Manuel.Special appreciation to DW Akademie and the BMZ for their c...
05/08/2026

We are grateful for three impactful seasons of with Manuel.

Special appreciation to DW Akademie and the BMZ for their continued support in making this journey possible.

🎥 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/BkLFva7qNSw

Knowledge grows when it's shared.We're excited to see participants from the WACSI Civic Space Resource Hub (CSR-HUB) Dig...
05/08/2026

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 (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





03/08/2026

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://youtu.be/BkLFva7qNSw
🎧 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 Ministry for Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).



From meaningful conversations to shared laughter (and delicious food), we took a moment to celebrate 25 incredible years...
31/07/2026

From meaningful conversations to shared laughter (and delicious food), we took a moment to celebrate 25 incredible years of impact together.

Here's to the people, the memories, and the journey that brought us here.

Cheers to the next 25! 🎉



31/07/2026

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)



29/07/2026

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.




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