U.K. Minister of State for International Development Desmond Swayne recently visited Ghana to further strengthen the bond between the two countries before the U.K. summit on anti-corruption and Ghana-U.K. collaborations.
Swayne announced the U.K.’s new $5.64 million program that seeks to help Ghana’s state and non-state institutions by strengthening democratic governance in the country. This comes before the democratic elections, which are set to take place in November.
Swayne will also head to the western region of Ghana to examine Department for International Development-funded project and hold meetings with key figures in the oil and gas industry.
“I’m delighted to be here, on my first trip to Ghana,” Swayne said. “I am very much looking forward to discussing with government, civil society, community leaders and business representatives how the U.K. and Ghana can work together to strengthen governance and promote economic development. I am particularly looking forward to spending time in the Western Region to understand the opportunities that the oil and gas industry is opening up for communities there.”
The U.K. has been a committed partner to Ghana, contributing $423 million in support over the last four years and distributing bed nets, supporting children in basic education and assisting the poorest of the population through cash transfers.
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