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Fri, 01 Nov 2024 Feature Article

Akyem Abuakwa's Green Revolution: Transforming Abandoned Mines to Drive Prosperity

Akyem Abuakwa's Green Revolution: Transforming Abandoned Mines to Drive Prosperity

Praying for divine guidance for the Chiefs and Elders of my beloved Akyem Juaso, my vision is that one day, Ofori Panin Fie will pioneer a groundbreaking green economy partnership. Royal Kwaebibirim Green Ventures (RKGV), a special purpose vehicle owned by Ofori Panin Fie, to revolutionize Akyem Abuakwa's landscape.

In collaboration with Slovenia's renowned Klemen Zupanc and Ghana's leading green entrepreneur, Eugene Kofi Boakye-Yiadom, RKGV could transform mined-out gold concessions into thriving community-driven ventures. This innovative private-public partnership (PPP) can:

1. Rehabilitate degraded lands through industrial hemp and coconut plantations

2. Create integrated industries for textiles, cosmetics, and biofuels

3. Generate fulfilling jobs for young people across Akyem Abuakwa

Personally, I understand the devastating impact of environmental degradation. My extended family clan's 14-square mile upland evergreen rainforest property, acquired by my late Grandpa, P. E. Thompson Esq., in two parcels in 1921 and 1926 and subsequently consolidated as one, has been ravaged by illegal gold miners and lumber producers. Yet, we're determined to revitalize this Globally Significant Biodiversity Area (GSBA) through a community-based conservation initiative.

Partnering with Boakye-Yiadom and Zupanc, we'll transform our ancestral land into a thriving green economy hub, attracting researchers, interns, volunteers, and hikers. This will bring prosperity to Akyem Juaso, demonstrating the power of sustainable development.

Statistics underscore the potential:
- Industrial hemp market projected to reach $12.3 billion by 2025 (Grand View Research)

- Coconut industry expected to grow 5.4% annually (MarketsandMarkets)

- Ghana's green economy can create 300,000 jobs by 2025 (Ghana Chamber of Mines)

This visionary partnership can:
- Empower local youth through entrepreneurship and skills training

- Foster sustainable economic growth, reducing reliance on mining

- Restore Kwaebibirim's prosperity, making it a beacon in Ghana's Eastern Region

Key initiatives:
- RKGV's green special purpose vehicle will mobilize investment and expertise

- Zupanc's Slovenian expertise will enhance technology transfer and capacity building

- Boakye-Yiadom's local knowledge will ensure community-led development

Okyenman's rich heritage and resilience should inspire this green revolution. As we strive to make Kwaebibirim happy and prosperous once more, we invoke the blessings of the Almighty: "Awurade Nyankupong, ma y3n akukuduro, seni33 eb3yaa, Okyenman, y3n 3nma 3nseii da!"

References:
- Grand View Research: "Industrial Hemp Market"
- MarketsandMarkets: "Coconut Market"
- Ghana Chamber of Mines: "Green Economy Opportunities"

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Kofi Thompson
Kofi Thompson, © 2024

Writer & activist for environmental justice & human rights. . More Born into a farming family, I speak truth to power to amplify the voices of victims of injustice.Column: Kofi Thompson

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