He Journalistic Innovation and Development Center (CJID) with financial support from the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is scheduled to conduct a three-day workshop for investigative journalists and CSOs on tracking corrosive and constructive capital inflows into Nigeria.
The workshop aims to create a forum for stakeholders to share their experiences and insights into the concepts and manifestations of constructive and corrosive capital so that they are better equipped to track and investigate this in the Nigerian context. Through this, we aim to set the agenda to improve the governance of foreign financial flows into the country.
Speaking about the project, CJID Executive Director Tobi Oluwatola said foreign direct investment is one of the main potential sources of construction capital, if managed well, but capital flows to Nigeria often shrouded in opacity , can threaten state institutions and foster corruption.
“The workshop will create a platform for journalists, civil society organizations, governments and experienced industry experts to exchange knowledge and experiences, and network with other like-minded professionals,” he said.
Following the workshop, journalists will be supported with small grants to produce reports highlighting the nature of foreign financial inflows into Nigeria, whether corrosive or capital. These reports will help set the agenda for improving the governance of foreign direct investment in the country.
About the Workshop
The Corrosive and Building Capital Stakeholder Networking and Experience Sharing Workshop is designed to empower journalists and civil society organizations to better understand and communicate the effects of corrosive capital, setting the agenda for improving the governance of financial flows. foreigners to the country.
Prior to the capacity building workshop, Mboho Eno, Deputy Director for Accountability at CJID, said the workshop was necessary after CJID identified the gap in reporting foreign financial flows to Nigeria.
“With the media amplifying the activities of foreign organizations, I believe we will be able to address governance issues and strengthen transparency and accountability around lending in the country.”
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The workshop will train 23 participants, including journalists and civil society actors, and is scheduled for May 10-12, 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria.
About the Organizers Center for Innovation and Journalistic Development (CJID)
Founded in 2014, the Center for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), formerly the Premium Times Center for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ), is a think tank (and action) on West African media innovation and development .
Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)
The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) is a global organization working to strengthen democracy and create competitive markets in many of the world’s most challenging environments.
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Eno Mboho
Deputy Director, Responsibility
CJID