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Ghana's Vice President represents President Mahama at Democracy Summit in Barcelona
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Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang represented President John Dramani Mahama at the Fourth Meeting of the In Defence of Democracy Summit in Barcelona. The summit gathered global leaders to address threats to democratic values such as extremism, polarization, and disinformation. The 'In Defence of Democracy' initiative, launched at the 2024 United Nations General Assembly, serves as a platform for heads of government and international organizations to coordinate efforts in defending democracy. Discussions at the Barcelona meeting focused on strengthening institutions and multilateralism, addressing disinformation and digital technology impacts, and tackling extremism and inequality. Professor Opoku-Agyemang emphasized the need to address structural inequalities, reform international legal frameworks to protect women and vulnerable groups, and enhance governance in the digital space. She also highlighted the importance of strengthening systems that sustain democracy, advocating for reforms to the international development system and global financial architecture. This includes more equitable distribution of financial resources, fair lending conditions for poorer nations, and trade systems that benefit all. She also noted Africa's progress with the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement, which aims to integrate markets and boost intra-African trade.
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