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500 million dollars development assistance commitment from
UK government to Ghana
Accra, Feb. 22, GNA - Ghana for the next
three years would receive 500 million dollars in development
assistance from the United Kingdom (UK), Mr Douglas
Alexander, Secretary of State for International Development,
announced in Accra on Friday.
Mr Alexander, who was on his maiden visit to Ghana, broke
the news during discussions with President John Agyekum
Kufuor at the Castle, Osu. This represents 20 per cent
increase in UK's development support for the country.
He said this was a reflection of the growing partnership
between the two countries.
UK is Ghana's largest bilateral donor contributing around 70
million pounds sterling a year through the Department for
International Development (DFID).
Over half of this goes to support the Government of Ghana
directly through the General Budget Support to deliver more
and better services, especially in health and education,
create the right environment for economic growth and good
governance.
Mr. Alexander lauded President Kufuor for the good
leadership he was providing, not only to his country but
Africa.
President Kufuor said the upward adjustment of UK's
assistance to Ghana was a sign that the level of relations
was getting stronger.
GNA
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