Kofi Okyere Darko And Dr. Bennett Join Forces To Promote Diaspora Investment In Ghana
Accra, Ghana – In a significant move to strengthen diaspora ties, Mr. Kofi Okyere Darko, Director for Diaspora Affairs Office of the President, paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Dr. Erieka Bennett, Founder and Head of Mission for the Diaspora African Forum (DAF), at the DAF Embassy in Accra, Ghana.
The meeting, which marked the beginning of a new partnership aimed at promoting diaspora engagement and investment in Ghana, was hailed as a major step forward in the country’s efforts to tap into the vast potential of its diaspora community.
Mr. Darko expressed his admiration for DAF’s remarkable work in promoting diaspora engagement and emphasized the importance of collaboration in empowering the African diaspora. “We recognize the critical role that the diaspora plays in the development of our country, and we are committed to creating an enabling environment that fosters greater engagement and investment,” he said.
H.E. Dr. Bennett welcomed the gesture, highlighting the need for a common vision in developing the continent. “We share a common goal of empowering the African diaspora to contribute meaningfully to the development of the continent, and we look forward to working closely with the Office of the President to achieve this goal,” she said.
The meeting explored potential areas of cooperation, including diaspora investment, skills transfer, and cultural exchange programs. Mr. Darko assured H.E. Dr. Bennett of his office’s commitment to supporting DAF’s initiatives and promoting diaspora engagement in Ghana.
As Ghana continues to prioritize diaspora engagement, this partnership is poised to yield fruitful outcomes for the country’s development. The Ghanaian government has been actively seeking to tap into the vast potential of its diaspora community, estimated to be over 3 million strong, to support the country’s development agenda.
The new partnership between the Office of the President and DAF is expected to play a critical role in facilitating this process, by creating opportunities for diaspora engagement, investment, and skills transfer.
About the Diaspora African Forum (DAF)
The Diaspora African Forum (DAF) is a non-profit organization that aims to promote diaspora engagement and empowerment in Africa. Founded by H.E. Dr. Erieka Bennett, DAF works to create opportunities for diaspora Africans to contribute meaningfully to the development of the continent.
About the Office of the President, Diaspora Affairs
The Office of the President, Diaspora Affairs is responsible for promoting diaspora engagement and investment in Ghana. Led by Mr. Kofi Okyere Darko, the office works to create an enabling environment that fosters greater engagement and investment between Ghana and its diaspora community.
