Former President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to boosting local food production in the wake of the suspension of USAID support, which has historically played a crucial role in Africa’s development efforts.

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The decision by former U.S. President Donald Trump to discontinue USAID, citing concerns over taxpayer spending on foreign aid, has raised economic concerns across the continent. In Ghana, the withdrawal of funding is expected to result in a revenue shortfall of $156 million.

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A significant portion of this—$78.2 million—was allocated to essential health programmes, including malaria prevention, maternal and child health, family planning, and HIV/AIDS interventions.

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Speaking at the town hall forum of the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Friday, President Mahama acknowledged the challenges posed by the funding cut but stressed the need for self-reliance.

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He urged African nations to take proactive measures to mitigate the impact by increasing agricultural output and exploring alternative funding sources.

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