U.S. Embassy Officials Meet Central Regional Minister to Explore Development Partnerships

By Joylinda Laryea / June 30, 2025

Officials from the U.S. Embassy in Ghana paid a working visit to the Central Regional Minister, Hon. Ekow Okyere Panyin Eduamoah, on Thursday, 26th June 2025, to discuss key areas of development collaboration.

The meeting, held in Cape Coast, centered on three main thematic areas: sanitation, investment opportunities and challenges, and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the region.

Hon. Eduamoah, who is widely recognized as the Development Agent of the Central Region, emphasized the urgent need for sustainable sanitation solutions. He advocated for transforming waste into economic opportunities through recycling and called for the establishment of more waste treatment plants.
“We must build the capacity to manage waste sustainably. It’s time to convert our sanitation challenges into viable economic ventures,” he stated.

On the issue of artificial intelligence, the Minister proposed making the Central Region a pioneer in foundational AI education. He called for the integration of AI in early childhood education using local languages such as Fante and Twi, urging the U.S. to support the development of locally inspired software and tools.
“We should not rely on foreign voices speaking our languages. We need to create our own local AI solutions with the help of our people,” he asserted.

He appealed for logistical support, training, and resources from the U.S. to equip schools both public and private to begin this initiative.

Hon. Eduamoah concluded by stressing the importance of empowering local people to develop tailored solutions, highlighting that sustained development requires both local innovation and international collaboration.

The U.S. Embassy officials welcomed the proposals and expressed interest in further engagement to support the region’s development goals.