The Upper East Regional Minister, Mr. Donatus Atanga Akamugri, has stated that the PEARL Framework (2026–2035) for the region is expected to mobilise approximately GH¢8.6 billion in investments across key sectors of the Upper East Regional economy. He made the statement at a media engagement on the 10-year Framework.
According to him, the framework is built around ten priority pillars, which include: Agriculture and Agribusiness Development; Manufacturing and Value Addition; Mining and Mineral Resource Development; Trade and Commerce; Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Development and Entrepreneurship; Renewable Energy and Green Growth; Logistics and Transport Infrastructure; Tourism, Culture and Creative Industries; Financial Inclusion and Investment Promotion; and Skills Development, Innovation, Youth and Women Empowerment.
Mr. Akamugri explained that the initiative seeks to unlock the region’s comparative advantages, stimulate economic diversification, and accelerate inclusive growth across all districts and municipalities.He noted that the framework is a comprehensive ten-year development and investment blueprint designed to mobilise approximately GH¢8.6 billion in both public and private sector investments.
The Minister emphasised that the pillars have been carefully selected to create sustainable employment opportunities and ensure inclusive growth for all communities in the region.
He also stated that the framework’s vision is clear, bold, and achievable aiming to position the Upper East Region as one of Ghana’s most attractive destinations for investment, enterprise development, innovation, and economic opportunity.
Through PEARL, he said, the region seeks not only to transform livelihoods and expand prosperity within the Upper East, but also to establish the region as a leading frontier for development and investment.Mr. Akamugri further indicated that the framework process will involve extensive stakeholder consultations and validation to ensure inclusivity, broad ownership, relevance, and technical rigour.
He said it will be refined and formally adopted as the region’s comprehensive development and investment blueprint.Beyond its planning role, he said the framework will serve as a strategic investment prospectus, showcasing the Upper East Region’s unique comparative advantages, untapped opportunities, and vast economic endowments to investors, development partners, and the international business community.
The Minister noted that the region is not simply planning for development, but deliberately positioning itself as a competitive destination for investment, enterprise, and strategic partnerships. He added that the process is strictly non-partisan and apolitical, stressing that development transcends political affiliations and partisan interests.
He stated that, for this reason, distinguished individuals and professionals from diverse backgrounds and sectors have been engaged to guide the initiative. He said both the Technical Working Committee and the broader stakeholder engagement process bring together expertise and experience from academia, traditional institutions, and the private sector.
Source:mywordfmonline.com/ Gaspard Adongo Ayuureneeya