12.11.06

UNCTAD president Ostenson arrives in Accra

Mr Olle Ostenson, President of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, arrived in Accra Sunday evening to attend a an Africa regional workshop on financing of bio-fuel and jathropa plantation project.
The workshop will take place in Accra on Monday, November 13, 2006.
In an interview with the GNA on arrival at the Kotoka International Airport, Mr Ostenson said bio-fuel usage in West Africa held great prospect for the continent.
He said apart from having the potential of becoming a new export item, it is also an environmental friendly and could generate employment on a massive scale.
Mr Abraham Dwuma Odoom, Deputy Minister for Local Government, met Mr Ostenson on arrival.
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