Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has attended the opening of the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, held in connection with the World Food Prize, which is being organized by the World Food Prize Foundation in Des Moines, Iowa in the United States.
The event brings together global leaders and experts to deliberate on critical issues of food security, as global food security is a cornerstone of global peace.

A statement issued by the Office of the Vice President said in an increasingly complex and fast-changing world, the discussions remind world leaders that achieving food security was central to sustainable development and stability.
It said Mr Eric Opoku, Ghana’s Minister of Food and Agriculture participated in the panel titled “From Policy to Progress: A Diplomatic Legacy,” where he restated Ghana’s commitment to self-reliance in food production.
The statement said under the visionary leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, agriculture remained the pivot of Ghana’s economic transformation.

“Flagship initiatives such as the Feed Ghana Programme and the 24-Hour Economy Policy are designed to stimulate productivity, enhance value addition, and create sustainable employment opportunities,” it stated.
“The Government of Ghana is fully committed to creating an enabling environment for the private sector to thrive in agriculture.”
This, the statement said included fostering a symbiotic relation between agricultural production and agro-processing, ensuring that value chains generate jobs and drive inclusive economic growth.

It noted that additionally, Ghana’s doors were open to strategic and equitable partnerships in key areas such as soil science, post-harvest loss reduction, and the processing of key export crops such as cocoa, shea nuts, and cashew.
It said Ghana aims to add value, improve farmers’ incomes, and secure long-term sustainability in the agricultural sector.
The statement said the discussions at the Dialogue reinforced Ghana’s position as a committed partner in global food security efforts, determined to harness agriculture as a tool for economic empowerment and peace-building.