Ghana, India explore deeper dev cooperation
THE High Commission of India in Accra has in partnership with Ghana’s Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) hosted a roundtable conference to fashion out a roadmap for sustainable development, focusing on fostering scalable solutions and partnerships within the Global South, especially between India and Ghana.
Titled ‘Perspectives from Ghana: India and the Global South,’ the event, co-chaired by the High Commissioner of India, Mr. Manish Gupta, and the Vice-President of CFR-Ghana, Ambassador Kabral Blay-Amihere, gathered prominent officials from Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Regional Integration, Ministry of Trade & Industry, think tanks, diplomatic circles, academia, and members of the Indian diaspora.
In their opening addresses, Mr. Gupta and Ambassador Blay-Amihere underscored the need for cross-border collaboration within the Global South, with a focus on building development solutions tailored to regional strengths.
The conference explored areas where Ghana and India could deepen their collaboration, highlighting technology and knowledge transfer, youth skill development, and capacity building across key sectors.
Senior Ghanaian officials, including Ambassador Yaw Osei of CFR-Ghana and Mr. Peter Taylor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, joined Mr. Gupta in addressing the potential of the India-Ghana corridor for advancing both nations’ goals.
A distinguished panel, including Ambassador Kwabena Baah-Duodu, Dr. Tony Oteng-Gyasi, Ms. Harriet Nartey, Mr. Amar Deep Hari, and Dr. Kwaku Danso, emphasized how the private sector, technology, and youth are key drivers in shaping a prosperous Global South.
They discussed how the India-Ghana partnership can leverage the expertise of both countries in Information Technology, security, and military cooperation, as well as in knowledge sharing and capacity building.
Trade between India and Ghana has grown significantly over the years, with both countries sharing interests in various sectors, including telecommunications, agriculture, and mining. India, Ghana’s second-largest trading partner, continues to play a significant role in infrastructure development and investments in Ghana’s energy sector.
In recent years, Ghana has benefitted from India’s focus on renewable energy, technology transfers, and skill development initiatives, paving the way for economic growth and job creation.
Moderated by Dr. Ali Kamal-Deen, the panel discussion led to an open forum where participants shared insights on strategies to promote youth entrepreneurship and scalable solutions for sustainable development. This conference marked a step forward in aligning Ghana and India’s goals to address critical issues in the Global South, with a clear focus on enhancing their trade and development collaboration in the years ahead.
