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Ghana signs agreement with IITA to enhance food production

May 13, 2016 12:19 PM

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is involved in research for development of tropical cash and food crops and has over the years explored possibilities of exploring the Ghanaian market.

IITA is involved in research for development of tropical cash and food crops and has over the years explored possibilities of exploring the Ghanaian market.

Ghana has signed an agreement with International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), a non-governmental organisation, to enhance food production in the country.

IITA is involved in research for development of tropical cash and food crops and has over the years explored possibilities of exploring the Ghanaian market.

The legal issues has been finalised and the signing of the agreement paves the way for the company to establish it branch in Ghana.

It will establish its headquarters in Accra and will aim at building individual and institutional capacity in Agriculture to enhance food production.

The Deputy Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Alfred Sugri Tia who signed the agreement explained that the "agreement aims to confer legal status and as well as privileges and immunities on the beneficial relationship in accordance with the laws of Ghana.

"The agreement provides key leaves including exceptions for communications and transportation controls.

He added that the agreement will provide significant benefits to farmers and the national economy.

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