Ghana,Unicef sign a five year development plan of action

desmond frimpong

June 25, 2018 11:04 AM

Some priorities contained in the action plan relate to equity, inclusive growth, integrated early childhood development, adolescents and young people as well as Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.

Anne Claire Dufay, UNICEF Ghana Representative has expressed readiness to support Ghana to accelerate growth and development making living conditions better.

UNICEF and the West African country have, therefore, signed a plan of action for five years (2018-2022) to support the development efforts of the government.

Anne Claire Dufay commended management of health facilities in Upper West region of Ghana for their ability to generate internal funds and with the help of Assemblies refurbish the structures in readiness to receive newborn care equipment.

The equipment were said to have been donated by an Italian private donor through UNICEF.

Favilli said though Ghana was focused on growing beyond aid, many development challenges confronted the country which the people of Italy remain committed in helping address.

Gladys Ghartey, Head of UN System Unit at Ministry of Finance, said when government talks about “Ghana beyond Aid”, it was simply emphasizing value addition partnership, which implied development in the hands of Ghanaians.

“This also means that other partners who come to support us come at our own terms”, she added.

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