Jump to content

Emmanuel K. Dogbevi

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Emmanuel K. Dogbevi
Emmanuel K. Dogbevi
Born
Emmanuel K. Dogbevi

Accra, Ghana
Alma materColumbia University & University of Ghana
OccupationInvestigative journalist
Years active1990–present
Known forGhana Business News

Emmanuel K. Dogbevi is a Ghanaian investigative journalist widely recognized for his extensive work on anti-corruption,[1] electronic waste,[2] and the exploitation of natural resources in Ghana.[3] He serves as the founding and managing editor of the Ghana Business News portal[4][5] and the executive director at the NewsBridge Africa, a non-profit media organization committed to fostering journalistic excellence across Africa.[6][7] He is the deputy chairperson of The Africa Editors Forum.[8][9]

Education

[edit]

Emmanuel is a Knight-Bagehot Fellow for Economics and Business Journalism at the Columbia University in the United States.[10] He graduated from there in 2014 with a master's in journalism.[11] He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from the University of Ghana in 2007.[12] Prior to that, he attempted twice to pass O' Level in 1993 and 1996, and after an entrance exam, he gained admission into the University of Ghana in 1999 to pursue a Diploma in the Study of Religions.[13]

Career

[edit]

Emmanuel K. Dogbevi is the founder and managing editor of the business news website ghanabusinessnews.com,[14][5] which he launched in 2008.[15][16] In 2014, he established NewsBridge Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to training young journalists in the field of investigative journalism.[10][6] In 2024, he was elected as the deputy chairperson of The Africa Editors Forum during their bi-annual general meeting held concurrently with the Africa Media Festival in Nairobi, Kenya.[8][9] Before his current roles, he worked with the online departments of both Joy FM and Citi FM. Additionally, Dogbevi played a significant role at the Independent newspaper, where he ascended to the position of production editor. His journey in journalism started in 1990, when he began as a volunteer at Step Magazine, a religious publication.[12]

Notable investigative works

[edit]

Emmanuel has undertaken numerous investigative projects spanning Ghana and other African countries in collaboration with international investigative organizations.[17] Some of his works include;

Illegal rosewood logging in Ghana

[edit]

Dogbevi conducted investigative research on illicit rosewood logging in Ghana, presenting his findings in two reports. The initial publication, titled "The Rape of Rosewood in Ghana," exposes the Chinese discovery of Ghana's rosewood during the construction of a hydropower dam at Bui in 2017. This work delves into the scale of the trade, its environmental impact, and the consequent government-imposed bans on the trade.[18][19] The second segment, titled "Ghana and the Rosewood Curse," reveals how the forest has been depleted and highlighted how state officials and political appointees are preventing community interventions. His investigation also revealed the minimal financial benefits to local communities, despite Ghana appearing to profit, and emphasized the discrepancy between Ghana's reported rosewood export figures and China's import figures.[20][21]

West Africa leaks

[edit]

A team of 13 journalists collaborated on a leaked document within a cross-border West African region, bringing to light the business practices of Dr. Kwame Bawuah-Edusei, a former Ghanaian ambassador to the United States. The investigation exposed the ambassador's involvement in business activities, where he registered his oil company across multiple offshore jurisdictions, using deliberate strategies to evade tax responsibilities in Ghana.[22][23][18]

E-waste

[edit]

Regarded as a pioneering Ghanaian journalist, he is credited as one of the earliest reporters to bring attention to the environmental and health effects of electronic waste.[24] His investigative work significantly contributed to the introduction of legislation and regulations governing the control and management of e-waste movement and disposal in Ghana,[25] thereby addressing the pressing issues associated with electronic waste and hazardous materials.[26][27]

Indian Companies Are Bringing One of the World's Most Toxic Industries to Africa

[edit]

Indian companies are setting up lead battery recycling plants in several African countries, including Congo, Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria, which have led to environmental and health concerns. These factories expose local populations to dangerous levels of lead contamination, particularly affecting children with severe health risks like brain damage and respiratory issues. Despite economic benefits such as jobs and tax revenue, the operations often fail to follow safety and environmental regulations, leading to polluted air, soil, and water. This practice exemplifies environmental injustice, as hazardous industries are shifted from wealthier nations to areas with weaker regulatory frameworks, harming vulnerable communities. This story was published in partnership with The Museba Project, Ghana Business News, and Grist[28][29][30]

Pandora Papers: The Israelis making millions in Ghana from government contracts

[edit]

Dogbevi conducted investigations into Ghana's development goals that led to generous tax holidays and procurement laws allowing single-source contracts for major infrastructure projects, attracting foreign companies seeking lucrative deals without competitive bidding. One of such companies identified was Amandi Holdings, an offshore firm registered in the British Virgin Islands, owned by Israeli brothers Refael, Eyal, and Moshe Edry, whose names appear in the Pandora Papers. Amandi has secured numerous contracts in Ghana across various sectors, including IT, construction, energy, elections, railways, and airports, often through single-sourcing. The leaked documents reveal how Amandi benefits from tax exemptions while making substantial profits.[31][32][33]

Awards and honours

[edit]

Awards

[edit]

He has won several awards, both in Ghana and abroad. Some of them are:[34][35][36][13][37][38][39]

Year Organisation Category Results
2024 National Association of Black Journalists Digital Media – International Reporting: Single Story News Won
2022 Columbia Journalism School Christopher J. Welles Memorial Prize Won
2019 Media Foundation for West Africa West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards Finalist
2012 Ghana Journalist Association GJA Best Report on Anti-Corruption Won
1994 Ghana National Commission on Children Media Features on Children Awards Won

Honour

[edit]

Works in publications

[edit]

Emmanuel's contributions have been cited in various global academic journals, articles, and books.[2] Notably, one of his photographs on e-waste was used by the National Geographic,[14] highlighting the widespread impact and significance of his work. Others include;

  • Ghana: One Decade of a Liberal State, edited by Prof. Kwame Boafo Arthur[43]
  • Biochar for Environmental Management: Science and Technology, edited by Johannes Lehmann and Stephen Joseph[44]
  • Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 4 (1) January 2013[45]
  • GeoJournal: Assessing land use and land cover change in the Wassa West District of Ghana using remote sensing.[46]
  • Global land acquisition: neo-colonialism or development opportunity?[47]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "6 journalists whose brilliant stories impacted society positively". GhanaWeb. 2018-01-20. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  2. ^ a b Dogbevi, Emmanuel (2013-02-27). "Emmanuel Dogbevi scores another high for Ghanaian journalism". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Dogbevi, Emmanuel (2017-12-11). "Emmanuel Dogbevi gets IAS membership". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  5. ^ a b emmakd (2018-08-29). "Leverage on journalism best practices – Dogbevi". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  6. ^ a b emmakd (2021-02-24). "Emmanuel Dogbevi, three others join ICIJ Network Committee". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ a b "Emmanuel K Dogbevi: Ghanaian journalist elected deputy chair of The Africa Editors Forum". ModernGhana. 2024-02-22. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  9. ^ a b GROUP, NTV KENYA-NATION MEDIA. "NTV Kenya: Churchill Otieno elected chairman of the African Editors' Forum". NTV Kenya. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  10. ^ a b emmakd (2022-07-29). "University of Ghana is proud of Emmanuel Dogbevi's accomplishments". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  11. ^ "Announcing the Winners of the 2022 Welles and WERT Prizes | Columbia Journalism School". journalism.columbia.edu. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  12. ^ a b Dogbevi, Emmanuel (2011-04-26). "Emmanuel Dogbevi appointed National Coordinator for PAIR Ghana". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  13. ^ a b Odonkor, Emmanuel (2015-08-19). "Celebrating Emmanuel Dogbevi's 25 years of stellar journalism practice". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  14. ^ a b emmakd (2010-04-26). "Emmanuel Dogbevi contributes to National Geographic". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  15. ^ "Emmanuel K. Dogbevi | Journalismfund Europe". www.journalismfund.eu. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  16. ^ "Ghana Businessnews.com launched". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  17. ^ "Emmanuel K. Dogbevi's schedule for 18th International Anti-Corruption Conference". 18iacc.sched.com. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
  18. ^ a b emmakd (2018-05-22). "West Africa Leaks: offshore holdings of West Africa's officials, traffickers revealed". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  19. ^ "The rape of rosewood in Ghana". AIJC. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  20. ^ Starrfm.com.gh (2020-02-13). "Ghana and the rosewood curse – Starr Fm". Starr Fm. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  21. ^ emmakd (2021-01-03). "Some of our top stories of 2020". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  22. ^ 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.
  23. ^ emmakd (2018-05-21). "West Africa Leaks: Watch out for the Ghana story on May 22". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  24. ^ "E-Waste is killing Ghanaians slowly - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2007-08-27. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  25. ^ "Hazardous And Electronic Waste Control And Management Act, 2016 (act 917)". lawsghana.com. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  26. ^ "UK investigates e-waste dumping in Ghana - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2008-10-20. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  27. ^ "Ghana vs. E-waste: Relevance of E-waste Legislation in Ghana – DDRN". 2023-08-08. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  28. ^ Examination, Will Fitzgibbon, The (2023-12-04). "Indian companies are bringing one of the world's most toxic industries to Africa. People are getting sick". Grist. Retrieved 2024-09-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  29. ^ "Africa: An investigation reveals alleged breaches of human and environmental rights by Indian battery recycling companies in the DRC, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya and Senegal, including co. comments". Business & Human Rights Resource Centre. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
  30. ^ "Indian companies are bringing the world's most polluting industry to Africa. People are getting sick". www.theexamination.org. Retrieved 2024-09-28.
  31. ^ Kozlov, Max (2023-06-08). "Revealed: the millions of dollars in time wasted making papers fit journal guidelines". Nature. doi:10.1038/d41586-023-01846-9. ISSN 0028-0836.
  32. ^ emmakd (2021-10-17). "Pandora Papers: The Israelis making millions in Ghana from government contracts". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
  33. ^ "Pandora Papers: The Israelis making millions in Ghana from government contracts | GhHeadlines Total News Total Information". ghheadlines.com. 2021-10-16. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
  34. ^ "Announcing the Winners of the 2022 Welles and WERT Prizes | Columbia Journalism School". journalism.columbia.edu. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  35. ^ Mensah, K. (2022-10-20). "Ghana's Emmanuel Dogbevi wins Welles Prize for excellent business reporting". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  36. ^ "Manasseh Azure Awuni is GJA's Journalist of the Year – MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2012-08-26. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  37. ^ "WAMECA 2019 – Stories Worth Praising". Media Foundation For West Africa. 2019-12-11. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  38. ^ Asante, Kwaku (2019-10-11). "West Africa Media Excellence Awards 2019: List of Finalists". Media Foundation For West Africa. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
  39. ^ nabjpress (2024-08-06). "NABJ Announces 2024 Salute to Excellence Awards Winners – NABJ". Retrieved 2024-11-04.
  40. ^ AfricaBrief (2024-05-10). "Emmanuel Dogbevi honoured with African Capacity Building Foundation Award". AfricaBrief. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  41. ^ emmakd (2024-05-10). "Emmanuel Dogbevi honored with African Capacity Building Foundation Award". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  42. ^ emmakd (2024-05-13). "ACBF official eulogises Emmanuel Dogbevi at AllAfrica Media Excellence Awards". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  43. ^ Boafo-Arthur, Kwame (2007). Ghana: One Decade of the Liberal State. Zed Books. ISBN 978-1-84277-829-6.
  44. ^ Lehmann, Johannes; Joseph, Stephen (2012-05-16). Biochar for Environmental Management: Science and Technology. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-136-57120-6.
  45. ^ Asimeng-Boahene, Lewis. "The Social Construction of sub-Saharan Women's Status through African Proverbs". Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences. 4 (1).
  46. ^ Kusimi, John Manyimadin (2008-04-01). "Assessing land use and land cover change in the Wassa West District of Ghana using remote sensing". GeoJournal. 71 (4): 249–259. doi:10.1007/s10708-008-9172-6. ISSN 1572-9893. S2CID 153800713.
  47. ^ Robertson, Beth; Pinstrup-Andersen, Per (2010-09-01). "Global land acquisition: neo-colonialism or development opportunity?". Food Security. 2 (3): 271–283. doi:10.1007/s12571-010-0068-1. ISSN 1876-4525. S2CID 43850299.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Emmanuel_K._Dogbevi&oldid=1255336432"