GRi BEF News 17-04-2000

Ghana to participate in world Trade fair.

Accra (Greater Accra) 17 April 2000

Ghana will participate in the World Trade Fair dubbed Expo 2000 in Hanover, Germany from 1 June to 30 October .

A 20-member national planning committee has been set up under the chairmanship of the Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Dan Abodakpi, to ensure that the nation derives the maximum benefit from the fair, a statement from the Information Services Department said in Accra today.

The highlight of Ghana's participation will be on July 14 when Ghana's Day at the fair will be held. Ghana 's participation is under the theme "Traditional knowledge of the Environment - A tool for Accelerated Development".

The fair under the theme: "Humankind, Nature and Technology", will attract 20 million guests and 168 countries of which 47 are coming from Africa, the statement said.

Nation’s days at the fair will give every country the opportunity to present events such as parades, drama, folk dance and traditional dress shows of their countries.

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