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Ghana's VP Promises Tourism Boost Amid Media Debt Pledge

12/24/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Vice President of Ghana, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, says the government will strengthen collaboration with ministries.
During her visit to the Ministry of Tourism, she stressed expanding Ghana's cultural and tourism sectors.
In Liberia, Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan assured the Publishers Association that outstanding media debts will be settled.
He pledged to expedite payments before year-end, but did not guarantee full debt clearance.

History

Historical Context

In 2006, Ghana initiated its Cultural Policy Initiative under the Ministry of Tourism to boost tourism and cultural sectors, targeting a 20% revenue increase by 2010. This effort reflects a broader trend in cultural policy, which aims to enhance accessibility and support diverse artistic expressions. Today, Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang emphasizes collaboration to strengthen these sectors, vital for Ghana's economic resilience.

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Story summary

The Vice President of Ghana, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, says the government will strengthen collaboration with ministries.
During her visit to the Ministry of Tourism, she stressed expanding Ghana's cultural and tourism sectors.
In Liberia, Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan assured the Publishers Association that outstanding media debts will be settled.
He pledged to expedite payments before year-end, but did not guarantee full debt clearance.

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