President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has underscored the importance of strengthening partnerships and leveraging shared strengths between Africa and the Arab world to address a range of complex issues, including economic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, climate change, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking at the 50th Anniversary celebration of BADEA and the inauguration of the Arab-Africa financial consortium in Accra, President Akufo-Addo emphasized the need to invest in human capital, particularly through education and skills 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. To address these challenges effectively, we must continue to strengthen our partnership and leverage our collective strengths,” he stated.
He added, “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.”
President Akufo-Addo called for concerted efforts to ensure that every child in Africa and the Arab world has access to quality education. He also highlighted the need for investment in vocational training and higher education to equip individuals with the skills required for the modern economy.
“We must re-double our efforts to ensure that every child in Africa and the Arab world has access to quality education. We must also invest in vocational training and higher education to equip our people with the skills they will need to thrive in the economy of the 21st Century,” he concluded.
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