The Ashanti Region has officially launched the District Road Improvement Project (DRIP), a flagship initiative of the government, aimed at enhancing road networks in rural areas and locations where raw materials are sourced. At the launch ceremony held at the Regional Coordinating Council in Kumasi on Friday, August 23, 2024, the Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah, emphasised the project's significance in boosting the region's economy. "Since His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo took office, we've witnessed unprecedented road construction across the country. DRIP will further accelerate this progress, focusing on rural areas and raw material sources," he said. On display at the ceremony were various pieces of equipment, including backhoes, tipper trucks, and motor graders, which will be distributed to districts across the region. He indicated that the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council will house the equipment for effective supervision and maintenance.