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The Upper West Regional Department of Gender has engaged some communities in the Region to develop community-specific action plans towards promoting peace and security in their communities. That was under the United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) Peace Building Fund (PBF) project being implemented in border communities in two districts of the region. The communities were Fielmuo, Zini, and Jeffisi in the Sissala West District and Dorimon, Kpila and Olli in the Wa West District. The action plans outlined the strategies by the communities towards averting conflicts and identifying and reporting suspected security threats within their communities, homes, and workplaces. The

The Republic of Korea has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to supporting Ghana’s development agenda, with its financial assistance to the West African nation now exceeding $400 million. The significant investment, spanning multiple sectors, underscores Korea’s dedication to deepening its cooperation with Ghana, fostering economic growth, and enhancing bilateral ties between the two countries. Relations between Ghana and Korea date back over four decades with fruitful cooperation in various fields, including political, economic, and cultural since the establishment of diplomatic relations in November 1977. Korea remains one of Ghana’s most important partners in trade and investment cooperation with long-standing friendship. Mr

Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, the Government Statistician, has underscored the need for effective collaboration between the Ghana Statistical Service and Universities to help address developmental challenges confronting the country.

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in collaboration with WaterAid Ghana has engaged stakeholders on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) climate vulnerability assessment and adaptation plans at Kessena Nankana West District in the Upper East …

Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, the Government Statistician, has underscored the need for effective collaboration between the Ghana Statistical Service and Universities to help address developmental challenges confronting the country. The Government Statistician stressed that the GSS was not only established to service government alone, but to partner with other stakeholders to help fight against corruption and ensure accountability and transparency. He said there was revolutionary change and explained that it was against that background that the GSS had generated rich data and developed many data apps including the GSS StatsBank online which contained relevant data to solve societal problems. Professor

Ghana is set to resume the payment of debt it owes to Eurobond holders in about two weeks, having successfully completed its US$13 billion external debt exchange programme. Meanwhile, the repayment of debt owed to the Official Bilateral Creditors has been postponed to 2028, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, Finance Minister, announced at a press in Accra on Thursday, October 3. ‘By the 98 per cent we’ve achieved, we’ve all consented to the exchange, but the actual exchange will take place over the next two weeks, and once we exchange, it means that we can start servicing our debts,’ he said.

The Agotime-Ziope Inter-party dialogue committee (IPAC) has been inaugurated to educate the public on issues of false information which has the potential to undermine the electoral process. The committee is tasked to raise awareness about the influence of money in the electoral process and encourage transparency and integrity, promote harmony and understanding among different religious groups to foster a peaceful election environment. It is also expected to initiate and sustain dialogue for stakeholders in the resolution of conflict that has the potential to affect the upcoming elections and organise interactive inter- party fora to address electoral issues. Mr Christian Ahiawodzi,