Ghana's dependence on foreign aid affecting national decisions - Dr. Opuni-Frimpong
Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong expressed concern that Ghana's heavy reliance on foreign support is affecting the country's ability to take firm national decisions. Speaking on Dwaso Nsem on Adom FM, Opuni-Frimpong admitted that Ghana's difficulty in fully implementing certain policies, including the LGBTQ Bill, is partly due to dependence on external partners, particularly from the European Union and the United States. He said that "sometimes, after putting all project documents together, when it is time for funds to be released to commence work, donors, particularly from the European Union and the United States, decline support, citing conflicts with their domestic policies."
Opuni-Frimpong noted that a significant portion of Ghana's educational and health infrastructure is supported by foreign donors. He referenced the decision by Burkina Faso to ban the export of tomatoes, which negatively impacted Ghana. He described the "Ghana Beyond Aid" agenda as a commendable initiative with the potential to transform the economy, but one that has not been fully realised.
Opuni-Frimpong urged leadership to take bold and strategic decisions to strengthen Ghana's self-reliance. He called on the President to focus on policies and actions that will leave a lasting legacy and ensure sustainable development beyond his tenure.
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Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong has voiced concerns about Ghana's reliance on foreign aid. He suggests this dependence affects the nation's capacity to make independent choices - but what kind of choices?
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