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Fostering the Joint Ghana-USA Perspective: A Mutual Undertaking

In the forthcoming period, the global spotlight turns to Africa as President Biden of the USA holds talks with leaders from various African nations in Washington D.C., from December 13-15, 2022, during the highly anticipated US-Africa Leaders' Summit 2022. This summit aims to underscore the...

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United States President Biden will shine a spotlight on Africa in the upcoming weeks, as he invites...
United States President Biden will shine a spotlight on Africa in the upcoming weeks, as he invites leaders from various African countries to Washington, D.C. from December 13-15, 2022, for the highly-anticipated US-Africa Leaders' Summit 2022. This event aims to underscore the lasting dedication of the United States towards [an area that remains crucial to their international relations].

Fostering the Joint Ghana-USA Perspective: A Mutual Undertaking

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Get ready to witness a historical gathering as President Biden invites leaders from Africa to Washington D.C. from December 13-15, 2022 for the US-Africa Leaders' Summit 2022. This event is expected to emphasize the United States' unwavering commitment to Africa and will aim to foster cooperation on shared global priorities, especially in these testing times.

Ahead of this groundbreaking summit, I sat down for an engaging discussion with Virginia E. Palmer, the Ambassador of the United States of America to Ghana, at the US Embassy in Accra.

A seasoned diplomat who has spent almost four decades honing her skills and serving in various capacities, Ambassador Palmer has a wealth of experience under her belt. Her assignments across the United States, Kenya, Canada, Zimbabwe, China and Hong Kong have ranged from political/military affairs to corruption, trade, agriculture, labor, human rights issues, and health and development. Her love for arts and crafts, sparked during her stay in apartheid South Africa, was the driving force behind her pursuing a career in the U.S. Foreign Service.

In the context of Ghana-US bilateral relations, Ambassador Palmer highlighted the importance of their long-standing partnership, with a focus on bolstering two-way trade and investment, and promoting enterprise-driven development for Ghana's vulnerable citizens. Even in the face of Ghana's current economic challenges and uncertainties surrounding a possible bailout deal from the International Monetary Fund, she expressed the United States' commitment to helping Ghana overcome these obstacles.

Ambassador Palmer elaborated on key collaborations and projects the U.S. Embassy in Accra is spearheading, emphasizing their deep engagement in areas such as security, human rights, anti-corruption, inclusive economic growth, women in agriculture, and women and children's rights. She also expressed pride in various initiatives aimed at strengthening peace and stability across Africa, from supporting Ghana's bid for inclusive economic growth in the northern parts to aid the Accra Initiative.

Climate change and energy have also taken center stage in the Ghana-US partnership, with Ghana's abundance of oil and gas serving as a catalyst for collaboration in the clean energy transition. The Ambassador expects this collaboration to yield lasting benefits for both countries.

In the realm of trade, Ambassador Palmer noted the immense potential to expand bilateral trade with Ghana through instruments like the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which aims to assist sub-Saharan African economies. She encouraged Ghanaian manufacturers to utilize AGOA to gain easy access to the U.S. market.

Finally, while hailing the media as a powerful force for change, Ambassador Palmer highlighted the U.S. Embassy's support for media development in Ghana, including investing in journalism programs, fact-checking initiatives, and exchange programs for journalists.

As we wrapped up our conversation, Ambassador Palmer expressed optimism about the future of Ghana-US relations, emphasizing their shared values and the deep bond formed between the two nations. With the upcoming US-Africa Leaders' Summit promising to further strengthen these ties, there's no doubt that Africa is set to stand taller on the global stage.

  1. The US-Africa Leaders' Summit 2022, scheduled from December 13-15, 2022, aims to highlight the United States' commitment to Africa and foster cooperation on shared global priorities, such as trade and investment.
  2. Ambassador Virginia E. Palmer, the US Ambassador to Ghana, has significant experience in areas like finance, agriculture, and health, which she gained during her assignments across various countries.
  3. In relation to Ghana-US bilateral relations, Ambassador Palmer emphasized the importance of two-way trade and investment, with a focus on enterprise-driven development for Ghana's vulnerable citizens.
  4. Despite Ghana's current economic challenges and possible bailout deal from the International Monetary Fund, the United States has expressed its commitment to helping Ghana overcome these obstacles.
  5. The U.S. Embassy in Accra is deeply engaged in several projects, including security, human rights, anti-corruption, and women's empowerment in agriculture and rights.
  6. Climate change and energy have become significant areas of collaboration between Ghana and the United States, leveraging Ghana's oil and gas resources for the clean energy transition.
  7. Ambassador Palmer encourages Ghanaian manufacturers to utilize the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to gain easy access to the U.S. market and expand bilateral trade opportunities.
  8. The US Embassy in Ghana also supports media development, investing in journalism programs, fact-checking initiatives, and exchange programs for journalists, recognizing their role as a powerful force for change in general-news and politics.

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