This comes in response to a $156 million funding shortfall caused by the suspension of USAID programs, which has significantly impacted critical areas such as education, healthcare, and agriculture.
However, during the 2024 Munich Security Forum in Germany, President Mahama emphasized that this challenge presents an opportunity for African nations to refocus their efforts on agricultural investments, driving economic growth and reducing dependency on foreign aid.
“But I was just reading that US farmers are beginning to complain because USAID was the biggest buyer of excess food for food aid to Africa, and USAID is not conducting these auctions anymore. This situation is an opportunity for Africa to increase food production.
“And so if that aid stops coming, we would make the necessary investments to make our farmers more productive, ensuring food security in Africa instead of waiting for USAID handouts,” Ghana’s President stated.
Source: starrfm.com.gh
