Story By: Akua Oteng Amponsah
The Governments of Ghana and Japan have signed a grant agreement worth ¥402 million under the Japanese Grant Aid for the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Programme.
The signing ceremony took place at the Ministry of Finance in Accra, marking the launch of the third batch of the fourth phase of the programme.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson expressed Ghana’s appreciation to the Government and People of Japan for their consistent support.
“The programme aligns with Ghana’s ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional capacity and build a resilient, knowledge-driven public sector,” he said.
Dr. Forson also provided updates on Ghana’s economic outlook, stating that Ghana’s sovereign credit ratings are expected to improve soon, reflecting the country’s progress toward economic recovery.
Executive Senior Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Miyazaki Katsura, who led the Japanese delegation, acknowledged Ghana’s request and reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to long-term development cooperation.
She emphasized the strategic importance of the JDS Programme in preparing Ghanaian professionals for leadership and institutional reform.
