In 2023, the Ministry for Native Authorities, Decentralization, and Rural Improvement (MLGRD) visited the Kwame Nkrumah College of Science and Expertise (KNUST) to deliberate on strategic areas for collaboration.
Following that assembly, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on behalf of the Bureau of Built-in Rural Improvement (BIRD) beneath the Faculty of Agriculture and Pure Assets (CANR), KNUST to help the Ministry’s Rural Improvement Agenda. One of many key factors within the MoU was a dedication to collaborate on the Rural Improvement Coverage.
Because of this, the Bureau of Built-in Rural Improvement (BIRD) paid a courtesy name on the Ministry of Native Authorities, Decentralization, and Rural Improvement (MLGRD) to introduce themselves to the present minister and strategize methods to positively influence rural communities by means of the Nationwide Rural Improvement Coverage (NRDP).
Professor Awunyo-Vitor, Provost of the Faculty of Agriculture and Pure Assets, together with Dr. Monica Addison, Director of BIRD, who led the staff, raised considerations concerning the state of the agricultural economic system within the nation and how one can implement the coverage.
“The state of the agricultural economic system is essential. It is among the measurable indicators that the ministry makes use of to evaluate rural growth. As we take into account the coverage, I recommend that the state of the agricultural economic system ought to be included. We’re prepared and able to contributing to this. We’re keen about working collectively to reinforce our rural areas, and I’d be delighted if we might accomplish this in the course of the minister’s tenure,” Prof. Awunyo-Vitor acknowledged.
Dr. Monica added, “Past the coverage, we’re additionally trying ahead to participating with the Ministry to develop a tailor-made quick course for capability constructing. Along with your help, we hope to attain this. If we will incorporate these parts into the coverage, I consider it can profit us and the nation at massive.”
The Minister for Native Authorities, Decentralisation and Rural Improvement, Mr. Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, assured the staff of his help and expressed his enthusiasm in the direction of the collaboration.
“This dialogue comes at a really opportune time as we’re prepared to maneuver ahead. I’m happy with the dedication to this collaboration, and you may rely on my help to deepen it. We purpose to attain an excellent deal by means of this partnership, and we’ll make sure that the important thing factors mentioned are given the required consideration. We’re very grateful,” he remarked.