Speaking at a Presidential Roundtable organised by the Open Society Foundation in New York on Monday, September 21, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, President Mahama stressed the need for Africans to prioritise job creation, improved public services, infrastructure development and expanded opportunities, particularly for young people.

“When I speak about sovereignty in this context, I am speaking about the capacity to act,” he stated.

President Mahama further underscored the importance of stronger coordination across government, increased domestic resource mobilisation, sound financial management and institutions capable of delivering measurable results.

“Where an approach proves successful, the next step should be its adoption into public systems, local delivery institutions, and long-term financing models,” he retorted.

The Presidential Roundtable brought together presidents and chief executives of major global foundations to discuss sustainable development, development financing and institutional strengthening across the Global South.