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Ghana received US$430 million to fight COVID-19 – World Bank

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Ghana got an amount of US$430 million from the World Bank

The money was to fight Coronavirus

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Pierre Frank Laporte revealed in an interview

Ghana received a sum of US$430 million to fight the novel Coronavirus, World Bank Country Director, Pierre Frank Laporte has revealed.

According to him, the money was initially directed at the various campaigns that sought to inform and educate Ghanaians on the safety protocols of COVID-19.

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Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Laporte said, “we’ve provided US$430 million to Ghana to fight COVID-19. And this includes different activities including initially the communication campaign, the sensitization campaign, equipping labs, equipping new facilities to receive patients, to treat patients.”

He added, Ghana received an additional US$130 million from the World Bank which was purposely for the purchase of vaccines.

While the World Bank was actively supporting Ghana’s fight against the novel Coronavirus, it also set into motion several projects to enable the country’s economy to stay afloat.

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Pierre Frank Laporte indicated that, these projects were targeted at Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) which are the backbone of Ghana’s economy.

He explained, the World Bank also accelerated the disbursement of projects like the Ghana Economic Transformation projects which targeted SMEs in particular.

“The Tourism project that was suffering from other places before COVID-19. The Minister has done an excellent job in pushing these activities forward, helping a lot of small businesses,” he said.

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He noted, the World Bank was further accelerating the disbursement of its social protection project while approving US$100 million more to support the project.

“So, a lot of things are happening. We’re hoping that the Development Bank, the Development Finance will also get resources for small businesses so a lot happened that we’ve done,” Pierre Frank Laporte stressed.

Laporte revealed further on the show that, Ghana could receive a further US$60 million to help in its continuous fight against COVID-19.

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“You see the Omicron variant has reminded us of something that we should never think that COVID will just go away like that. It may go away, it may not. At this point in time, we’re discussing a further tranche of support for COVID-19.

“If all goes well it should be available early March. We’re looking at US$60million dollars, which 20 will go directly for more vaccines and the 40 for additional treatment centres,” he said.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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Ghana Music Xperience streaming App officially Launched.

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The Ghana Music Xperience [GMX] streaming platform has been launched in Accra.

Ghana Music Xperience (GMX) is a leading music streaming platform created by Ghanaians, for Ghanaians. GMX brings you an exclusive collection of the best Ghanaian music, all in one place.
From highlife to hiplife, afrobeat to traditional rhythms, GMX celebrates Ghana’s rich musical heritage and modern sounds. Whether you’re enjoying chart-topping hits, or discovering emerging artists.

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GMX offers a seamless music experience tailored for the Ghanaian audience. Explore curated playlists, and immerse yourself in a unique blend of local content that resonates with the heart of Ghana. Join GMX today and enjoy all your favourite Ghanaian music.

The launch which took place at the De Iconic Events Centre in East Legon on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, was attended by dignitaries and stakeholders from the entertainment industry, including Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President and Flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP); Mr. Andrew Egyapa Mercer, the Minister for Tourism, Creative Arts, and Culture; Bessa Simons, the President of MUSIGA; and Mr Akwesi Agyeman, the CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority. Other notable attendees included rapper E.L, Zapp Mallet, Samini, Fred Kyei Mensah, and Kaywa.

Speaking as the special guest of honour, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia indicated,” This is a historic moment for Ghana…to have our own music streaming app..it is my distinct honour and pleasure to formally launch GMX, Ghana’s locally made streaming app”.

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