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February 3, 2025
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My government fully supports Africa Prosperity Dialogues, says President Mahama
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Key Points
- President Mahama reaffirmed Ghana's full support for the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD), an annual gathering focused on Africa's single market agenda.
- The 2025 dialogues, held in Accra, aimed to transition Africa to an integrated economic landscape by addressing infrastructure gaps and promoting investment.
- The AfCFTA Secretary-General announced the imminent 2025 launch of the AfCFTA Transit Guarantee Scheme to facilitate seamless, unified trade across the continent.
- Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma urged African nations to adopt Ghana’s mobile payment system as a model for a continent-wide digital financial interoperability framework.
- The Africa Trade Torch was lit, symbolizing the private sector's commitment to AfCFTA's operationalization and popularizing its benefits, especially for SMEs, women, and youth.
Why This Matters
Ghana's active participation and hosting of the Africa Prosperity Dialogues underscore its commitment to African economic integration and leadership within the AfCFTA framework. The focus on infrastructure, digital payment systems (with Ghana's model highlighted), and streamlined trade directly impacts Ghana's economic development and its role in fostering continent-wide prosperity. This positions Ghana as a key player in shaping Africa's future economic landscape.
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