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By
Stephen Asante, RNG
Kumasi, July 19, GNA – Mr. Edgan A.D. Kan,
Surinamese Minister for Regional Development, congratulated Ghana for
deepening of democracy through its system of decentralization.
"As a nation, we are ready to learn how
the governance system of decentralization works to improve living conditions
ordinary Surinamese.
Ghana, we think it's a good model for
we have been practicing this system of governance for a while, "Kan said.
declared.
He made this remark when he led a group of 21 members
delegation on a working visit to the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA).
He explained that Suriname was gradually
to move away from centralized administration to a decentralized system
to help reach people with development resources.
"Rural areas and urban centers have
gaps in the distribution of resources in terms of education, health and electricity,
among others.
Therefore, adopt decentralization
governance system would contribute to the equitable allocation of resources for
the benefit of the people, "Kan said.
Mr. Osei Assibey-Antwi, Mayor of Kumasi
Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), explained the operation and structure of the
The Assembly to the delegation, saying that the authorities had been over the years
promote pro-poor policies to improve the well-being of the population.
He described various tourism and investment
second largest city in Ghana, urging the government of Suriname to
intensify its commercial operations in this area.
Mr. Assibey-Antwi informed the delegation
Assembly's flagship program, "Keep Kumasi Clean and Green", explaining
that it was in response to the improvement of the ecology as a result of the changes
weather conditions.
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