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Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, Ghana’s Minister of Food and Agriculture, recently spoke about the future of the country’s economy in a public forum. Akoto highlighted the government’s efforts to strengthen the agricultural sector, which is considered the backbone of Ghana’s economy.
According to Akoto, the government’s flagship agricultural program, “Planting for Food and Jobs,” has been successful in increasing crop production and creating job opportunities for farmers. The program aims to increase food security, reduce import bills, and create jobs for the youth in the agricultural sector.
Akoto also emphasized the government’s commitment to promoting agribusiness and value addition in the sector. He cited the establishment of agro-processing factories and the implementation of policies to attract private sector investment as some of the measures taken to achieve this goal.
In addition to agriculture, Akoto also spoke about the government’s efforts to promote other sectors of the economy, such as mining and tourism. He emphasized the need for diversification of the economy to reduce dependence on a single sector.
The Minister’s speech was well-received by the audience, who praised the government’s efforts to promote sustainable economic growth and development. Some, however, expressed concerns about the slow pace of implementation of some of the government’s policies and called for more investment in infrastructure and human capital development.
Overall, the speech highlighted the government’s commitment to transforming Ghana’s economy and creating a better future for its citizens. The success of the government’s efforts will depend on effective implementation, sustained investment, and stakeholder engagement.
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Source: Omanghana.com/SP
