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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo gave a keynote address at the SDGs Action Summit 2024, stressing both the continuous issues that need to be resolved and the noteworthy advancements Ghana has achieved in reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In her opening remarks, President Akufo-Addo thanked national and international partners for their cooperative efforts in putting together the summit and wished everyone a warm welcome to Accra. He then gave a summary of the developments that had occurred in several African areas, emphasizing Ghana’s accomplishments in particular.
Africa has achieved gains in gender equality and environmental stewardship over the last ten years, as well as expanding access to safe drinking water, strengthening healthcare systems, expanding educational possibilities, and increasing electrification rates. The electricity rate in Ghana increased dramatically from 66.7% in 2010 to 88.87% in 2020, with the goal of attaining universal access before the year’s conclusion. President Akufo-Addo stated that the country’s resolve and combined efforts are responsible for this progress.
The President emphasized Ghana’s unwavering commitment to the SDGs and how deeply ingrained they are in national policies and initiatives.
He brought up the innovative Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, which was introduced in 2017 and has resulted in a sharp rise in enrollment. From 800,000 in 2017, 1.6 million Ghanaian students now benefit from access to high-quality education. The President clarified that this approach has not only helped countless young minds but has also improved gender parity and decreased inequality.
President Akufo-Addo brought up the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), which was introduced in 2003 and currently covers more than half of the population and improves access to healthcare for the underprivileged and disadvantaged. Furthermore, since 2019, Zipline drone deliveries for medical purposes have transformed supply chain logistics by guaranteeing the timely delivery of essential medical supplies to remote locations, improving the effectiveness and outcomes of healthcare.
The successful introduction of the biometric Ghana Card, which has improved service accessibility and election integrity for 17 million people, served as a highlight for Ghana’s digital transformation program. With 68.2 million accounts across the population, the nation leads in mobile money penetration.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
