Emmanuel K. Dogbevi
| Ein sex anaa gender | male  |
|---|---|
| Country wey e be citizen | Ghana |
| Given name | Emmanuel |
| Place dem born am | Accra |
| Languages dem dey speak, wrep anaa sign | English, Ga, Twi, Ewe |
| Writing language | English |
| Occupation | investigative journalist |
| Educate for | Columbia University, University of Ghana |
| Residence | Accra |
| Work period (start) | 1990 |
| Ethnic group | Ewe |
| Official website | https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/ |
Emmanuel K. Dogbevi be Ghanaian investigative journalist wey dem know am for ein extensive work on anti-corruption, electronic waste,[1] den de exploitation of natural resources insyd Ghana.[2] He dey serve as de founding den managing editor for de Ghana Business News portal[3][4] den he san bi de executive director for de NewsBridge Africa, ebe non-profit media organization wey commit say ego teach excellent journalistic practice across Africa.[5][6]
Education[edit | edit source]
Emmanuel be Knight-Bagehot Fellow insyd Economic den Business Journalism for Columbia University insyd de United States.[7] He graduate from dema dare insyd 2014 wid ein masters for journalism insyd.[8] He do ein Bachelor of Arts degree for sociology from de University of Ghana insyd 2007.[9] Prior to dat, he attempt twice say ego pass ein O' Level for 1993 den 1996 insyd, den afta entrance exam, he gain admission go de University of Ghana insyd 1999 go pursue Diploma insyd de Study of Religions.[10]
Career[edit | edit source]
Emmanuel K. Dogbevi be de founder den managing editor of de business news website ghanabusinessnews.com,[4][11] wey he launch am insyd 2008.[12][13] Insyd 2014, he establish NewsBridge Africa, ebe a non-profit organization wey dem dedicate am say dem go train young journalists insyd de field of investigative journalism across Africa.[5][7] Before ein current roles, he job plus de online departments of both Joy FM den Citi FM. Additionally, Dogbevi come play significant role for de Independent newspaper, wey he go through come choke a position of production editor. Ein journey insyd journalism start insyd 1990, wen he job as a volunteer for de Step Magazine, ebi religious publication.[9]
Notable investigative works[edit | edit source]
Emmanuel dey do plenty investigative projects wey ecover Ghana den oda African countries in collaboration plus international investigative organizations. Some of ein works dey include;
Illegal rosewood logging insyd Ghana[edit | edit source]
Emmanuel conduct investigative research on illicit rosewood logging insyd Ghana, wey he present ein findings in two reports. Ein initial publication, titled "The Rape of Rosewood in Ghana," dey expose de Chinese wey discover Ghana ein rosewood during wen he come do construction of a hydropower dam for Bui insyd 2017. Dis work delves into de scale for trade, ein environmental impact, den de consequent government-imposed bans for de trade.[14][15] De second segment, titled "Ghana and the Rosewood Curse," come reveal how dem deplete de forest den he san highlight how state officials den political appointees dey prevent community interventions. Ein investigation san reveal de minimal financial benefits to local communities, despite Ghana dey appear edey make profit, den emphasize de discrepancy wey dey between Ghana ein report for rosewood export figures den China ein import figures.[16][17]
West Africa leaks[edit | edit source]
A team of 13 journalists wey collaborate on a leak document wey dey within a cross-border West African region, as dem dey bring to light de business practices of Dr. Kwame Bawuah-Edusei, he be former Ghanaian ambassador to the United States. De investigation dey expose de ambassador ein involvement insyd business activities, where he register ein oil company across multiple offshore jurisdictions, utilizing deliberate strategies say he go evade tax responsibelities insyd Ghana.[14][18][19]
E-waste[edit | edit source]
Dem know am say he bi first Ghanaian journalist, wey do plenty reports we carry attention come de environmental den health effects of electronic waste.[20] Ein investigative work contribute plenty for de introduction of legislation den regulations wey edey govern de control den management of e-waste movement plus ein disposal for Ghana insyd,[21] den how Ghana go address am as a pressing issues wey come plus electronic waste den hazardous materials.[22][23]
Awards[edit | edit source]
He win several awards, both insyd Ghana den abroad. Some of dem be:[24][25][26][10][27][28]
| Year | Award | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Christopher J. Welles Memorial Prize | Won |
| 2019 | West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards | Finalist |
| 2011 | GJA Best Report on Anti-Corruption | Won |
| 1994 | Media Features on Children Awards | Won |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Dogbevi, Emmanuel (2013-02-27). "Emmanuel Dogbevi scores another high for Ghanaian journalism". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ↑ arts, Classic GhanaClassic Ghana brings you into a fun world of; entertainment; fashion; beauty; photography; culture; together!, all things in between Let’s explore these (2019-05-03). "Ghana Business News Editor Joins Acclaimed Global Club Of Investigative Journalists – Classic Ghana". Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ↑ Dogbevi, Emmanuel (2017-12-11). "Emmanuel Dogbevi gets IAS membership". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 emmakd (2018-08-29). "Leverage on journalism best practices - Dogbevi". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 emmakd (2021-02-24). "Emmanuel Dogbevi, three others join ICIJ Network Committee". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ↑ emmakd (2021-02-08). "Emmanuel Dogbevi is speaker at 2021 Carter G. Woodson Institute of African-American and African Studies Colloquium Series". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 emmakd (2022-07-29). "University of Ghana is proud of Emmanuel Dogbevi's accomplishments". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ↑ "Announcing the Winners of the 2022 Welles and WERT Prizes | Columbia Journalism School". journalism.columbia.edu. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Dogbevi, Emmanuel (2011-04-26). "Emmanuel Dogbevi appointed National Coordinator for PAIR Ghana". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Odonkor, Emmanuel (2015-08-19). "Celebrating Emmanuel Dogbevi's 25 years of stellar journalism practice". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ↑ emmakd (2010-04-26). "Emmanuel Dogbevi contributes to National Geographic". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ↑ "Emmanuel K. Dogbevi | Journalismfund Europe". www.journalismfund.eu. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ↑ "Ghana Businessnews.com launched". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 emmakd (2018-05-22). "West Africa Leaks: offshore holdings of West Africa's officials, traffickers revealed". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ↑ "The rape of rosewood in Ghana". AIJC. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ↑ Starrfm.com.gh (2020-02-13). "Ghana and the rosewood curse - Starr Fm". Starr Fm. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ↑ emmakd (2021-01-03). "Some of our top stories of 2020". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ↑ emmakd (2018-05-22). "West Africa Leaks: Dr. Bawuah-Edusei: A former Ambassador, his offshore companies and a $305m oil deal". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ↑ emmakd (2018-05-21). "West Africa Leaks: Watch out for the Ghana story on May 22". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ↑ "E-Waste is killing Ghanaians slowly - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2007-08-27. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ↑ "Hazardous And Electronic Waste Control And Management Act, 2016 (act 917)". lawsghana.com. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ↑ "UK investigates e-waste dumping in Ghana - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2008-10-20. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ↑ "Ghana vs. E-waste: Relevance of E-waste Legislation in Ghana – DDRN". 2023-08-08. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ↑ "Announcing the Winners of the 2022 Welles and WERT Prizes | Columbia Journalism School". journalism.columbia.edu. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ↑ Mensah, K. (2022-10-20). "Ghana's Emmanuel Dogbevi wins Welles Prize for excellent business reporting". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ↑ "Manasseh Azure Awuni is GJA's Journalist of the Year - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2012-08-26. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ↑ "WAMECA 2019 – Stories Worth Praising". Media Foundation For West Africa. 2019-12-11. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ↑ Asante, Kwaku (2019-10-11). "West Africa Media Excellence Awards 2019: List of Finalists". Media Foundation For West Africa. Retrieved 2024-01-01.