Accra, Ghana – Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, met with the World Bank’s Ghana Economic Transformation Project (GETP) task team on June 10, 2025, to strategize on implementing key tourism initiatives.
The meeting, held at the Ministry’s conference room, aimed to strengthen collaboration between the Ministry and the World Bank to foster sustainable tourism development and create jobs in Ghana.
Discussions during the meeting focused on aligning resources and long-term planning to ensure impactful investments in the tourism sector. Minister Gomashie expressed her appreciation for the World Bank’s ongoing partnership and emphasized the importance of working with all stakeholders to achieve a vibrant and inclusive tourism industry.
Andres F. Garcia, Senior Economist and GETP task team leader, led the World Bank delegation and reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s economic transformation through strategic investments in tourism and the creative arts. Mr. Garcia stressed the need for forward-thinking approaches and highlighted the global demand for sustainable development partnerships.
Also present at the meeting were Deputy Minister Ussif Issaka Jajah, Chief Director Mr. Joseph Kwasi Amaoh, and various directors from the Ministry, as well as Mr. Andrew Awuni, the GET Project Co-task team leader. This meeting is part of continuous efforts to deepen cooperation and ensure the effective implementation of tourism-related components under the GET Project.
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