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The police, however, operate an internet unit that checks on business scams or
internet fraud and arrests culprits based on the information gathered. This is seen
as part of the legitimate remit of the criminal prosecution authorities.

Scores:
Individual scores:
1

Country does not meet indicator

2

Country meets only a few aspects of indicator

3

Country meets some aspects of indicator

4

Country meets most aspects of indicator.

5

Country meets all aspects of the indicator

Average score:

4.8 (2008: n/a; 2006: n/a)

1.11 Civil society in general and media lobby groups
actively advance the cause of media freedom.
Civil society and media lobby groups in Ghana are very active in advocating and
lobbying for media freedom.
Among these groups are the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Ghana
Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA), Media Foundation for West
Africa (MFWA), Women in Broadcasting (WIB), Private Newspaper Association
of Ghana (PRINPAG), Abantu for Development, Netright, and the Trade Unions
Congress. The MFWA is seen as the lead agency for the advancement of media
freedom in the country. It is in the forefront when it comes to litigation or the
review of bills. The Foundation together with other media groups like the GJA
have been strongly supporting and pushing for the passage of access to information
legislation and a broadcasting law. GIBA was successful in preventing a move by
the Food and Drugs Board to ban advertisements for alcoholic drinks which was
regarded as endangering the sustainability of a diverse broadcasting landscape in
Ghana.

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