Ousmane Diagana, the World Bank’s Vice President for Western and Central Africa, has lauded the achievements of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) Project in Ghana. During his engagement with project stakeholders, Diagana emphasized the project’s pivotal role in promoting social cohesion, reducing vulnerabilities, and addressing fragility within the Northern Regions of Ghana.
The SOCO Project, implemented by the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development, is focused on fostering resilience and sustainable development in communities prone to conflict, climate change impacts, and economic instability.
Stakeholders highlighted the project’s tangible impact on education, livelihoods, and access to basic services. Diagana reaffirmed the World Bank’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s development agenda while urging stakeholders to sustain the momentum and expand the project’s reach for greater impact.
This engagement underscores the global significance of the SOCO Project as a model for promoting peace and inclusivity in fragile regions.