NDPC Chief Urges Peace to Unlock Northern Ghana’s Economic Potential
Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, NDPC Director‑General, called for sustained peace in Northern Ghana to transform natural resources into jobs and higher incomes.
In Brief
- •Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, NDPC Director‑General, called for sustained peace in Northern Ghana to transform natural resources into jobs and higher incomes.
- •She highlighted agriculture, livestock, shea butter, groundnuts and cereals as key sectors for growth, stressing investment in processing, storage and market access.
- •Ghana Statistical Service data showed multidimensional poverty rates above 50% in the North East and Savannah regions in Q3 2025, underscoring the urgency of peace for development.
Why It Matters
Peace is portrayed as a prerequisite for unlocking Northern Ghana’s economic potential, enabling communities to harness agricultural and value‑added activities that can lift incomes and reduce poverty. Without stability, conflict continues to disrupt farming, education, trade and public services, deepening inequalities and hindering the region’s development goals.
Key Details
- Multidimensional Poverty Rate (North East & Savannah) Q3 2025
- >50%
- Conference Date
- October 26 2026
- Key Sectors Highlighted
- Agriculture, livestock, shea butter, groundnuts, cereals
- NDPC Director‑General
- Dr Audrey Smock Amoah
- Targeted Infrastructure
- Processing, storage, market access
Context & Background
Northern Ghana has historically experienced inter‑communal conflicts that have impeded economic activity and increased poverty rates, making peacebuilding essential for sustainable development.
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