Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for a bold rethinking of Ghana's development approach, urging a move from donor dependency to national ownership.
She made this appeal while delivering the keynote address at the 3rd edition of the Ghana Civil Society Forum, held under the theme "Reimagining Development Financing and Civic Action: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Way Forward." Describing the forum as a vital platform for reflection and action, Prof.
Opoku-Agyemang acknowledged the pressing challenges confronting the country, including reduced support from traditional funders, constrained fiscal space, and growing limitations on civic participation. "We must now reimagine our approach by moving from dependency to ownership," she stated.
The Vice President highlighted ongoing government efforts aimed at strengthening financial sustainability, including tax base expansion, public financial management reforms, and policy changes introduced through the 2025 budget.
