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PIAC supports Africa Extractive Media Fellowship with Technical Training

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has facilitated a technical training session for participants in the second cohort of the Africa Extractive Media Fellowship (AEMF) on Thursday, July 8 in Accra.

Organised by the Newswire Africa with support from the Australian High Commission, the fellowship is aimed at strengthening the capacity of journalists to report effectively on the petroleum sector and extractive resource governance.

PIAC's presentations focused on "Petroleum 101", providing participants with a comprehensive overview of the petroleum value chain, Ghana's upstream petroleum industry, and the institutional and regulatory framework governing the sector, facilitated by the Technical Director, Mark O.A. Agyemang.

The Committee also delivered a session on petroleum revenue management facilitated by the Executive Secretary, Isaac Dwamena, Esq. His presentation highlighted Ghana's legal framework for managing petroleum revenues, the roles of key institutions (including PIAC), revenue allocation mechanisms, and the importance of transparency and accountability in ensuring that petroleum resources contribute to sustainable national development.

By contributing to the fellowship, PIAC reaffirmed its commitment to public education and stakeholder engagement, while supporting efforts to build a network of well-informed journalists capable of advancing transparency and accountability in Africa's extractive sector.

Missed last week's edition of Time with PIAC? We have got you covered.

Catch the full discussion on YouTube and gain insights into how petroleum revenues are translating into development, as PIAC shares findings from recent project inspections and explores the impact of petroleum-funded projects across Ghana.

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PIAC Chair delivers Keynote Presentation at Senegal's Natural Resource Governance Dialogue

The Chair of PIAC, Mr Richard Ellimah is participating in the National Dialogue on Natural Resource Governance and the Energy Transition in Dakar, Senegal, and will deliver a keynote presentation.

The PIAC Chair will speak on “Lessons from Ghana's Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC): What Can Senegal Learn About Revenue Management and the Role of Society in Strengthening Transparency and Accountability?” He will share lessons from Ghana's PIAC model on strengthening transparency, accountability, and citizen oversight in petroleum revenue management, contributing to regional knowledge exchange and stronger natural resource governance across Africa.

The Dialogue brings together government officials, oversight institutions, civil society, industry representatives, development partners, and international experts to discuss natural resource governance in the context of Senegal's emerging oil and gas sector.

The invitation underscores PIAC's recognition as a leading model for citizen oversight in extractive governance. PIAC remains committed to sharing Ghana's best practices and fostering regional collaboration to advance transparent, accountable, and sustainable natural resource governance across Africa.

The PIAC Secretariat joins millions of Ghanaians in cheering on the Black Stars. Wishing the team the very best as they carry the hopes and pride of the nation onto the pitch.

Let's go, Black Stars! 🇬🇭🙌

How effectively are petroleum revenues translating into development for communities?

Join PIAC for a special edition of Time with PIAC as we discuss findings from recent project inspections across three regions and explore the impact and value of petroleum-funded development projects.

Date: Wednesday, 24th June, 2026
Time: 1:00PM
Platform: Facebook LIVE @ PIAC-Ghana

Tune in and be part of the conversation.

Publication by 3News on PIAC's project inspection in three Regions.

PIAC inspection exposes abandoned projects and substandard work funded by oil revenues The inspection, detailed in the document "Project Inspections Update - May 2026", tracked state investments across the Eastern, Volta, and Oti Regions

Publication by Citi News on PIAC's project inspection in the Eastern Region.

Bats take over school building as teacher shortage hits Afram Plains A three-unit classroom block with ancillary facilities constructed for Kamalo D/A Junior High School in the Kwahu Afram Plains North District of the Eastern

Publication by Adomonline on PIAC's project inspection in the Eastern Region.

PIAC raises concern over abandoned Agenda 111 hospital project at Tease - Adomonline.com The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has expressed concern over the abandonment of several development projects funded through petroleum