Professor Nana Oppong, a respected Ghanaian academic, has urged African nations to prioritise the development of their intellectual capacity as a more sustainable path to progress than their current reliance on natural resources.
He argued that developing countries have been hindered in their progress by their excessive dependence on natural resources for economic growth.
Speaking in an interview with 'The School of Soulidarity' on April 29, 2025, about his newly published book, "Authority as the Lord of Economics," Professor Nana Oppong stressed the critical need for African and Asian nations to make substantial investments in developing the skills and knowledge of their people.
He believes this is essential for them to become leading "authorities" in their respective fields. "In today's interconnected world, the ability to compete and have your ideas and discoveries recognised hinges on establishing authority. "Consider car manufacturing; to draw customers, you must produce the highest quality vehicle.
