Mahama: Africa’s Path to Prosperity Lies in Infrastructure and Trade Connectivity
President John Mahama highlights the need for strategic investments in roads, rail, ports, and digital infrastructure to drive intra-African trade and economic growth
- Mahama stresses that investing in transport and digital networks is essential for Africa’s economic transformation
- Efficient road, rail, and port systems will strengthen supply chains and open new trade opportunities
- BADEA praises Ghana’s economic model and commits to supporting Africa’s growth initiatives
President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized that Africa can tap into a $3.4 trillion market if strategic investments are made in infrastructure.
Speaking on the third day of the African Prosperity Dialogues under the theme “Delivering Africa’s Single Market Through Infrastructure: Invest, Connect, and Integrate,” Mahama underscored the critical role of infrastructure in job creation and economic expansion.
He stressed the need for robust road and rail networks to boost intra-African trade and strengthen supply chains.
“We must invest in infrastructure to facilitate trade—developing efficient road networks, ports, and digital connectivity. Strengthening African supply chains will enable our industries to produce goods and services that meet both regional and global standards,” he stated.
Meanwhile, the President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, commended Ghana’s 24-hour economy initiative, describing it as a model for the continent. He reaffirmed BADEA’s commitment to supporting Africa’s economic transformation through strategic partnerships.
