Ghana’s Lands Minister Leads Delegation to 2025 OECD Forum in Paris
Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has represented the nation at the 2025 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Forum in Paris. The high-profile event, held from May 5 to 7, focused on building sustainable and resilient critical mineral supply chains, with special attention to Africa’s contribution to the global energy transition.
Ghana’s Strategic Mineral Development Plan
During the African leadership session, Minister Buah outlined Ghana’s progressive strategy for mineral resource development. He emphasized the government’s intentional policy to expand the mining sector beyond its traditional gold production dominance.
Ghana is actively establishing itself as a crucial participant in the critical minerals value chain, particularly focusing on manganese, lithium, and graphite – essential resources for clean energy solutions and industrial progress.
Commitment to Sustainable Development
The Minister’s active involvement in the OECD Forum underscores Ghana’s dedication to responsible mineral governance and sustainable economic development. As the nation advances its critical minerals sector, it is emerging as a potential leader in Africa’s supply chain network, fostering economic expansion, industrialization, and environmental sustainability.
Key Forum Discussions
The 2025 OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains commenced with a Policymakers’ Day on May 5, linking the ambitions of developing economies and mining communities with strategies to enhance sector resilience across trade, development, finance, environmental, and taxation policies.
Subsequent sessions on May 6-7 addressed critical issues concerning responsible business practices and mineral due diligence through various formats, including:
- Plenary discussions on supply chain transparency and traceability
- Examination of commodity traders’ role in mineral due diligence
- Analysis of ESG initiative alignment
- Evaluation of due diligence impact measurement
- Regional-focused environmental due diligence sessions
The final day spotlighted initiatives supporting responsible sourcing in artisanal and small-scale mining operations to promote formalization within the sector.
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