Ghana’s Vice-President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has arrived in China ahead of the Global South Academic Forum (GSAF), which is due to be held in Shanghai on October 17, 2026.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang is scheduled to address the forum on October 16, 2026, with her participation expected to bring Ghana’s development priorities into wider discussions about governance, international cooperation and the growing influence of developing countries in global affairs.
The event will be held under the theme, “Global South Political Parties: Governance and Modernization”. It is expected to attract scholars, policymakers and media professionals from Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Discussions will focus on governance, economic transformation, modernization and the changing role of countries in the Global South. The forum will also examine how developing nations can strengthen their institutions, advance economic development and have a greater impact on the global agenda.
The Global South Academic Forum is an international academic platform established by the International Communication Research Institute of East China Normal University.
It provides a setting for intellectual exchange and the sharing of knowledge on challenges facing developing economies. Areas of interest include digital sovereignty, sustainable development and global governance.
Ghana has previously participated in the forum’s activities through academic exchanges. In January 2026, the platform supported engagements involving a high-level Ghanaian delegation, which examined China’s development experience and Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy initiative.
The Vice-President’s visit comes as cooperation between developing countries remains an important part of international discussions on economic development, institutional modernization and partnerships.
Her engagement in Shanghai will give Ghana an opportunity to exchange views with international stakeholders on approaches to governance, development strategies and the importance of closer collaboration among countries of the Global South.
The forum is expected to add to continuing debates about how developing nations can build stronger institutions, accelerate economic transformation and secure a more influential role in shaping global development priorities.
Ghana’s involvement also highlights the importance of academic dialogue and international engagement in responding to shared development challenges. It is intended to support the exploration of further opportunities for cooperation among countries across the Global South.
