"Ghana Beyond Aid": A Strong Development Philosophy – Prime Minister of Norway

General News of Saturday, June 1st, 2019

Source: kasapafmonline.com

2019-06-01

Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg has described President Akufo Addo's "Ghana Beyond Aid" program as "development philosophy" and the desire to make Ghana a status that can survive beyond grants and donor funds.

Speaking at a joint press conference with President Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House Foyer as part of his two-day state visit to Ghana, Erna Solberg, Norwegian Prime Minister, said: "The idea and the idea of ​​an Africa beyond the aid, a Ghana goes beyond the help and think that you must depend on your own resources and not receiving help from other countries is a philosophy of development that must be cherished. "

In his speech, the Prime Minister declared himself delighted with the signing of an agreement on the development of fisheries sectors in Ghana and Norway.

"I am very pleased to see the signing of this agreement and I am happy for the cooperation," said the Prime Minister.

President Akufo Addo warmly welcomed the Prime Minister to Ghana. He described the visit to Ghana as historic because Prime Minister Solberg is the first Norwegian Prime Minister to visit Ghana.

In addition, President Akufo-Addo said that Norway's successful "oil development program" for more than a decade has boosted Ghana's capacity to manage its oil resources.

"We are also grateful for the badistance provided to the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center and the Ghana Nautical College, among others," he added.

He was also encouraged by the fact that more and more Norwegian companies are looking to invest in Ghana, symbolized by the presence of oil and gas giant Aker Energy.

"I want to badure the more than fifty (50) Norwegian companies operating in our country that my Government will continue to try to maintain a climate conducive to investment that not only ensures the security of their investments, but also a good return on investment. , " he said.

The President said that he was particularly pleased with Aker's commitment to designing and inspiring the country's industrial development and contributing to the structural transformation of the Ghanaian economy.

President Akufo-Addo told Prime Minister Solberg that Ghana and Norway shared the same positions on many of the major issues of the day, including the mutual commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the United Nations, and the United Nations. Paris climate agreement, strengthening the multilateral system of policy monitoring. international cooperation and the need for peaceful means to resolve disputes.

"I wish to badure you that the Republic of Ghana will continue to work with the Kingdom of Norway, bilaterally and multilaterally, to find solutions to problems such as the eradication of widespread poverty, the elimination of irregular migration, insecurity and human rights. violations, terrorism and violent extremism, trafficking in human beings and drugs, piracy, as well as climate change and its consequences on the environment and livelihoods ", he added.

The President expressed his satisfaction with the "Fish for Development" initiative signed by the two countries and is pleased with its implementation as it will have a positive impact on the management of the marine resources of the country. Ghana for the creation of wealth and jobs, especially in the fisheries sector. communities, which is in line with the achievement of SDG 14.

In Ghana, Prime Minister Erna Solberg is expected to visit Jamestown, meet fishermen and visit Kofi Annan's international training and peacekeeping center.