In unity lies strength, so goes the popular adage.

It is in respect of this that a 27 member trade delegation from Kenya recently visited Ghana to explore investment opportunities in the field of agriculture.

It was basically to woo investors to each other’s country in the area of agricultural development taking into consideration the competitive advantage of both countries.

The broad objective focused on promoting and deepening economic ties.

This relationship is a reflection of the general inter-African trade among African states which according to statistics is about 12 per cent of total world trade.

It was therefore heartwarming when the leader of the Kenya trade delegation and Cabinet Secretary, Adam Mohammed called for intensive collaboration among African states to enhance the economic development of the continent.

The memorandum of understanding signed between the two countries stressed the need to promote cooperation in Agriculture development.

This obviously, is one of the pragmatic ways of boosting South-South cooperation in general and inter African trade in particular.

It is not surprising that African countries in recent times are increasingly taking advantage of the favourable economic opportunities and good governance to step up investment especially in Agri business.

The fact is Agriculture remains the backbone of the economies of most African countries including Ghana and Kenya.

Therefore it has become important for cross fertilization of ideas among African States to share experiences on advancing businesses related to agriculture.

As has always been stated, the catalyst for Africa’s growth and development is through industrialization, and this is anchored on a vibrant Agriculture sector.

The competitive advantage of Kenya as a member of the East African Economic community is that it has a vibrant industry in the cultivation, production and processing of coffee, tea and beef among other products which Ghanaian entrepreneurs can tap into.

Similarly, Kenya can also explore Ghana’s resources in cocoa and cassava production and processing and Aquaculture development.

It is also expected that in future, the collaboration between the two countries will include Air services, tourism, energy, oil and gas exploration and education.

When it comes to education and literary works in Africa in particular, Kenya stands tall with distinguished writers like Ngugi Wa Thiongo whose classic novels include Weep Not Child, the River Between, Petals of blood, and A Grain of wheat which are among the best-selling African novels in Africa and beyond.

Indeed, the Ghana-Kenya trade mission forum and interaction has opened the doors to similar ones.

Everything should be done to translate into concrete productive ventures the areas of cooperation agreed on at the Ghana-Kenya trade mission forum to help with wealth creation and economic development both countries.

Source: Ghana Broadcasting Corporation

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