President Akufo-Addo believes that the second phase of the Planting for Food and Jobs program in Ghana, which focuses on an input credit system for all participants in the agricultural value chain, will transform the country's agriculture. This approach is expected to boost economic activities, create jobs, support industrialization, increase exports, raise incomes, foster rural development, and drive overall economic growth.
This second phase was launched as a five-year initiative to address challenges in the agricultural sector, worsened by events like the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It aims to improve food security, enhance agricultural production, and leverage opportunities under the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement.
However, President Akufo-Addo expressed concern about the misalignment of priorities between international development agencies and national policies. He emphasized the need for collaboration, dialogue, and transparency to ensure that foreign projects align with the government's goals and to prevent uncoordinated investments.
The President also stressed the importance of resource mobilization, collaboration with research institutions, farmer organizations, and the private sector for capacity building and knowledge sharing. He highlighted the need for monitoring and evaluation to improve project outcomes and ensure accountability.
Overall, he is confident that this program will attract investments and lead to food security in Ghana with the support of international partners.
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