EU Deputy Ambassador Highlights GrEEn Projects Impact on Sustainable Development in Ghana

The Deputy European Union (EU) Ambassador, Jones Claes has disclosed that they remain fully committed to supporting Ghana in scaling the innovations and embracing and Boosting Green Employment and Enterprise Opportunities in Ghana (GrEEn).

The initiative was co-implemented by United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and SNV, funded by the European Union and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ghana under the patronage of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD).

Jones Claes at the closing ceremony of the Closing and information-Sharing Event of the Boosting Green Employment and Enterprise Opportunities in Ghana (GrEEn) project said the project’s achievements will create green economic and employment opportunities for youth, women, and returning migrants across the Ashanti and Western regions.

Through dynamic discussions, interactive information-sharing corners, and live showcases of beneficiary stories, we aim to highlight GrEEn’s impact and lessons learned while promoting sustainable development in Ghana, ‘’he added’’

According to him, The Green project represents a commitment to local transformation grounded in shared objectives. This is the tagline for the broader EU-Ghana partnership as well, a partnership of equals, based on mutual respect.

He said GrEEn demonstrates that development cooperation is not just about providing funds; it is about enabling local ownership. Under the leadership of Ghana’s Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development, and other key ministries, the project delivered tangible results.

The GrEEn project far exceeded its original target of providing access to financial services to 70,000 individuals, reaching over 190,000 people instead. These beneficiaries are now better equipped to save, invest, and plan for a more secure future.

The project created over 2,300 short-term jobs, with 80% filled by women. The investment in green infrastructure and services added up to over 32M cedi (i.e. +euro;1,8M), with a positive impact on over 400,000 people, including youth, women, and returning migrants.

Jones Claes said the European Union looks forward to continuing our partnership with Ghana as we build on the successes of this initiative and work together to achieve a greener, more inclusive future.

 

Prince Baffour Asamoah/Peace FM Newsroom