Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh is representing Ghana at a high-level international dialogue in Abu Dhabi, where he is making a strong case for inclusive growth and green industrialisation as central to sustainable development.
The Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP’s participation places Ghana within global discussions on how emerging economies can grow without sacrificing environmental responsibility, while ensuring that economic progress delivers real benefits to ordinary citizens.
Speaking at the opening session, Mr Annoh-Dompreh said inclusive economic policies must deliberately expand opportunities for vulnerable groups, local businesses, and communities.
He argued that development should go beyond headline macroeconomic indicators and address bread-and-butter issues that directly affect livelihoods, jobs, and social stability.
According to him, sustainability cannot be achieved if economic transitions leave large segments of society behind.
The Minority Chief Whip also highlighted Parliament’s role in Ghana’s shift towards a green economy, noting that lawmakers are directly accountable to citizens and must ensure that policies on energy transition and industrialisation protect consumers, create jobs, and unlock business opportunities.
He said Parliament’s oversight and legislative responsibilities are crucial in embedding inclusiveness into national development frameworks.
Reflecting on Ghana’s legislative journey, Mr Annoh-Dompreh pointed to amendments to existing laws to support renewable energy as evidence of Parliament’s proactive role.
He recalled that under previous administrations, including the one he served in, Ghana introduced renewable energy policies and later rolled out an electric vehicle policy to promote cleaner transport and reduce carbon emissions.
He added that successive governments have built on these efforts, demonstrating policy continuity in Ghana’s energy transition agenda.
Mr Annoh-Dompreh stressed that government alone cannot drive or finance the green transition and called for stronger private sector participation.
Drawing lessons from countries such as Kenya, he cited incentive tools like feed-in tariffs as effective in attracting private investment into renewable energy.
He said Ghana must deepen similar measures while ensuring that rural and underserved communities are not excluded from the benefits of green industrialisation.
The MP also called on the executive to lead by example by adopting renewable energy solutions in public institutions, including the seat of government.
He argued that visible state commitment would send a strong signal to the private sector and accelerate the uptake of clean energy technologies.
Placing Ghana’s efforts within a global context, Mr Annoh-Dompreh underscored the need for cooperation between the Global North and Global South.
He noted that Africa holds about 60 per cent of the world’s critical minerals, including bauxite and cobalt, which are essential for renewable energy technologies such as solar panels and batteries.
While the Global North has advanced technology and expertise, he said deliberate knowledge and technology exchange would create mutual benefits.
According to him, such cooperation would advance global climate goals while ensuring that resource-rich countries in the Global South gain real developmental value from the green transition.
“If we focus on people, inclusiveness, and cooperation, the green transition can become a win-win for all,” he said.
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