In a significant step towards fostering international cooperation for regional development, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, Minister for the Ashanti Region of Ghana, undertook an official visit to China, engaging with prominent state institutions – the Development Planning and Reform Commission and the Bureau of Land and Spatial Planning in Zhengzhou.
The interactions underscore the Ashanti Region’s commitment to collaborative growth and learning from global best practices in urban planning and sustainable development.
Dr. Frank Amoakohene’s discussions emphasized the Ashanti Region’s aspiration to embrace smart city technologies and urban greening initiatives, aiming to enhance livability and environmental sustainability.
The Minister again,highlighted that development is intentional and collaborative, stressing that nations benefit from shared knowledge and cooperative efforts.
Key areas of interest of the engagement include city beautification, urban greening, and transforming Ashanti Region cities into modern, efficient, environmentally sustainable, and people-centered urban spaces.
Interactions with China’s Development Planning and Reform Commission and Bureau of Land and Spatial Planning explored avenues for lasting partnerships to drive urban development projects.
Dr. Frank Amoakohene articulated a vision of environmentally sustainable and people-focused urban development, aligning with global trends towards smarter, greener cities.
The Ashanti Region seeks to leverage international expertise to bolster initiatives improving quality of life and fostering economic prosperity through well-planned urban spaces.
The engagement reflects growing recognition of international partnerships as catalysts for regional development, allowing entities like the Ashanti Region to tap into global knowledge pools and innovations in urban planning, spatial development*, and sustainability practices.
The Ashanti Region looks forward to nurturing relationships with these Chinese institutions to translate collaborative aspirations into tangible projects advancing *smart city transformation*, *urban greening*, and overall *regional development*, benefiting communities through inclusive and forward-looking urban strategies.
“Development must be intentional, and nations progress best when we learn from one another in the spirit of collaboration and shared growth.” – Dr. Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti Regional Minister.
The visit marks a promising stride in positioning the Ashanti Region for sustainable urban evolution, harnessing partnerships for modernization and environmental stewardship.
