President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of Ghana has called for the strengthening of partnership between Africa and the Arab world and address various complex challenges, including economic instability, geopolitical tensions, climate change, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking at the launch of the 50th anniversary of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) and the inauguration of the Arab-Africa financial consortium in Accra, President Akufo-Addo stressed the importance of investing in human capital, particularly in education and skill development.
“The challenges we face today are complex and multifaceted, ranging from economic uncertainties and geopolitical tension to the impacts of climate change and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” he said.
According to him, these challenges can be effectively tackled by continuing “to strengthen our partnership and leverage our collective strengths”.
He emphasized the critical role of education and skills development in unlocking potential and driving sustainable growth.
“One of the key pillars of our partnership is our investment in human capital. Education and skills development are essential in unlocking the potential of our people and driving sustainable growth. BADEA’s significant contribution includes supporting numerous education and training programs across Africa. However, there is still much work to be done,” the report by Daily Graphic on Sunday quoted President Akufo-Addo as saying.
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President Akufo-Addo calls for strengthening of Africa-Arab partnerships
