Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has urged African countries to increase their investments in infrastructure to accelerate the agenda of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
During a session of Heads of State recently held as part of the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD 2025), Mahama stated that the African continent could unlock its trillion-dollar single market by investing in the essential infrastructure needed for the effective functioning of the free trade area.
"We must invest in efficient road and rail networks, airports, seaports, and digital connectivity. We need to strengthen the supply chain across the continent to ensure that our industries produce goods and services that meet both national and global standards," Mahama emphasized, adding that "the AfCFTA is a game-changer. To fully benefit from it, African governments must work hand in hand with the private sector through special economic zones to facilitate production and trade."
Mahama also called for better access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises and investments in technical and vocational education to equip young people with the necessary skills for the future
He stated that Ghana was proud to host the Africa Prosperity Dialogues, an annual event organized by the Africa Prosperity Network, a continent-wide development think tank, in collaboration with the AfCFTA Secretariat, and pledged his continued support for its success.
