A 280-page book that highlights the challenges of Africa and proffers solutions to them was launched in Accra, yesterday.

Titled 'Visions of Africa Decod­ed Development,' the book written by Professor Kwame Addo, a Development Architect, encourag­es present and future generations to address the challenges of Africa for a better continent.

Launching the book, the Ambas­sador of Colombia to Ghana, Mr Daniel Garces Carabali, advised Ghanaians to embrace creativity and leverage the continent's re­sources in order to improve on the current socio-economic challenges of the country.

Mr Carabali said such a move would help promote sustainable development and drive quality solutions for emerging problems.

The Ambassador emphasised the crucial role of books in the creative arts industry and their abil­ity to give readers a clear understanding of critical issues. "The book is a guide for leaders and doers committed to propelling the continent forward.

It will inspire us in Africa to take a positive action, both in Ghana and Africa as a whole," he said.

Mr Carabali said that it was essential that Africa had a collective vision in order to tackle the pressing needs of the country and offer a brighter future to the next generation.

Kwame Addo's work describing it as a"treasure of knowledge and vision, a sym­phony of hope and liberty." She said that the ministry recognised the immense value of visualised information in shaping economic policies, fiscal strategies, and resource allocation. "The detailed analysis and illustrative visions in this book provide valuable insights that will guide us in crafting evi­dence-based financial policies, enhancing our ability to mobil­ise investments, track monetary flows, and refine budgetary out­comes," she said.

Ms Mends said books had the ability to inspire creativity, determination, and commitment to drive excellence in addressing challenges.

She said the Ministry of Fi­nance would take steps to ensure that the book would serve as practical tool for planning and education.

Addo lauded the Ministry of Finance for helping to promote the course of authors.

He said this would foster a culture of knowledge-sharing and innovation, ultimately contribut­ing to Ghana's socio-economic growth. "It is heartening to see a public ministry like the Ministry of Finance committed to ensuring that this book is known out there.

Their support has been invaluable in helping me share my vision for Ghana's future with a wider audience," he said.  BY AGNES OWUSU