WB urges govt to increase forest sector invesment

The World Bank has urged the government to invest more in the forest sector. This investment will improve environmental resilience, create jobs, and boost economic growth.

The World Bank also recommends moving away from traditional methods. The country should adopt technology-driven and diversified forest industries. This shift will help derive more value from the sector.

Naila Ahmed spoke at the Ghana National Landscape Forum's closing session. She is the Programme Leader for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone at the World Bank. Ahmed emphasized that the forest sector has significant potential for job creation and economic growth.

The three-day forum focused on natural resource management and sustainable growth. The final day highlighted Ghana's forestry economy specifically.