At CFR Ghana 5th anniv: Let’s partner on equal terms with donors – Pres urges African countries
Published:
1 month ago
Source:
Ghanaian Times
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged Africa countries to transition from donor-recipient relationships to genuine partnerships that emphasise mutual interests and shared responsibilities. He stressed the importance of Africa taking the lead in defining its development priorities, arguing that true partnerships are essential for sustainable progress. President Akufo-Addo, speaking at the 5th anniversary celebration of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) Ghana, held in Accra last Friday, highlighted that the current development framework often sidelined local communities and civil society organisations, leading to gaps in achieving the intended development outcomes. He said "development cooperation should be based on genuine partnerships that recognise the mutual interests and shared responsibilities of all stakeholders."
This year's event was on the theme: 'The Limits of the Current Development Co-operation Framework for Africa's Transformation.'
It was attended by members of the diplomatic corp, both current and past diplomats, international relation experts, current and former ministers of state and Members of Parliament. President Akufo-Addo said there was the need for mutual accountability which was fundamental for effective development cooperation.