At New Narratives, we believe transparency and accountability are essential to strong journalism and public trust. This page shares independent evaluations of our work. These evaluations measure not just outputs, but how our reporting has influenced public debate, strengthened local media, and improved lives. By publishing them, we invite our partners, supporters, and readers to see how New Narratives delivers on its mission to build powerful, independent journalism that drives change across West Africa.

“Excellence in Independent Journalism” Project in Liberia

“New Narratives is making a significant and meaningful contribution to the overall quantity and quality of independent journalism in Liberia by producing and diffusing high-quality reporting through media partners and other outlets. The evaluation found good evidence that many stories set the news agenda, strengthen the quality of public debate and have
sometimes led to concrete responses from public authorities. Stories and the framing of issues by New Narratives are often picked up by other media in their own reporting.”…

“Clean Air Reporting” Project in Ghana

“The report concludes that within a short space of time, the project has made commendable gains in raising awareness within and among media houses, effectively working with a relative handful of journalists and media houses that are the most credible and/or have largest audiences and most influential audiences. The gains can be seen as the beginning of a journey on the right path to generating and demanding more actions, accountability and solutions from the duty bearers (government, MDAs/MMDAs) to addressing Ghana’s serious air pollution scourge.”…