Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is currently in Des Moines, Iowa, to take part in the prestigious 2025 Norman Borlaug International Dialogue, an annual event hosted by the World Food Prize Foundation. This forum convenes a crucial assembly of global figures, including world leaders, leading scientists, policymakers, farmers, and innovators. Their primary mission at the Dialogue is to deliberate and devise essential strategies necessary to secure global food security, champion environmental sustainability, and accelerate the development of climate-resilient agriculture practices across the globe.
The Vice President’s presence is significant as it demonstrates Ghana’s active engagement in high-level international discussions regarding the modernization of global food systems and agricultural advancement. During the forum, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang is scheduled to deliver a keynote address focusing on Ghana’s concrete progress in ensuring food sufficiency, promoting sustainable farming, and actively including women and youth in the agribusiness sector.
Her remarks are expected to detail national initiatives aimed at boosting production through innovation and value addition.
Beyond the keynote, the Vice President’s itinerary includes holding bilateral meetings with development partners and participating in a high-level roundtable dedicated to innovation and agricultural transformation.
These engagements are designed to foster new collaborations and attract investment to further strengthen Ghana’s agricultural value chain. This participation reaffirms the nation’s commitment to building resilient and sustainable food systems that not only serve national needs but also contribute positively to international food security goals.
The Vice President’s participation in the Borlaug Dialogue is expected to feature a keynote address detailing Ghana’s advancements in food security initiatives.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
