Ghana`s solid political, social and macro-economic environment resulting in her placing 87th among 178 countries and the first in West Africa in “The Doing Business 2008” report of the World Bank was a contributory factor for her selection.
The decision to choose Ghana was made recently in Italy after the sector minister, Mrs. Oboshie Sai-Cofie had presented a paper at a forum on the theme “Developing Africa: An opportunity for Europe, Italy and Sicily” in the Sicilian town of Taomina.
It was organized by Italian consultancy giants, Ambrosetti, under the auspices of the Italian government, with the view to exploring opportunities in Africa to invest in as part of it`s support to the development of the continent.
A Deputy Director of the Ministry of Tourism and Diasporan Relations, Mr. Kwabena Asante-Donkor, who accompanied the minister to the forum, told the Daily Graphic in Accra on Wednesday that the aim of the forum was to analyse how Italy could become a bridge between Europe and Africa, with regard to economic and social issues and how Italy and Europe could enhance Africa`s growth.
Story: Albert K. Salia
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