Training for African Journalists

Training for African Journalists on Reporting Payment Systems and Financial Inclusion provides practical sessions, access to experts and peer learning, participants will strengthen their ability to interpret data, identify underreported stories, and examine how payment systems affect people and communities across the continent.

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Eligibility

Training for African Journalists on Reporting Payment Systems and Financial Inclusion encourage applications from:

• Business and finance reporters
• Tech and fintech journalists
• Development and gender reporters
• Regional correspondents
• Early to mid-career journalists across Africa

Applicants must:

• Be affiliated with a credible media organization or have a strong freelance track record
• Demonstrate strong interest in financial systems, fintech, or development reporting

Benefits

This intensive program will cover:

• Understanding inclusive instant payment systems in Africa
• Digital wallets, mobile money, and other payment channels
• Interoperability and cross-border payments
• Regulation governance and policy
• Fraud, data privacy, consumer protection
• Data-journalism and evidence-based reporting techniques

Application process

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