The authorities of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Institute of Packaging Ghana (IOPG).
Professor Kwasi Kwafo Adarkwa, Vice-Chancellor signed for KNUST and witnessed by Mr Kobby Yebo-Ocran, the Registrar while Mr Kofi Essuman, President of IOPG initialled for his organization.
The MOU stipulates that the two parties are fully committed to facilitating and promoting the competitiveness of Ghanaian exports on both local and international markets by improving product presentation through effective packaging.
It is to support the country's packaging industry as well as its packaging professionals and would both collaborate in the area of packaging development and promotion.
They have also decided to set up a School of Packaging as a key strategy for the development and promotion of the packaging industry in Ghana.
The two would also take appropriate steps to set up a joint Technical Committee to work out and implement the decisions and initiatives agreed upon by the two parties in the MOU.
The MOU further states that they have agreed to facilitate and promote capacity building through training and international collaboration as a means for packaging development and promotion.
Prof Adarkwa said currently products from the country could not match the competition it faces in the international market due to poor labeling and packaging.
He said the signing of the MOU was historic and a dream come true, since it would pave the way for finding a lasting solution to packing problems in the nation.
Mr Essuman on his part said currently the IOPG had dealings with many packing universities and institutions across the world with the intention of linking the nation to international packing network to get acquainted with international packaging level.
Prof. Daniel Bour, Provost of College of Arts and Social Science of KNUST, stated that this year the College had signed four MOUs, and that they have received lots of equipments and financial assistance, which is propelling the university forward.
He indicated that the College was in the process of signing another MOU with Akershesh University in Norway.
Source: GNA
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
Latest Stories
-
I’ll work 24/7 for you – Mahama promises Ghanaians
26 mins -
Fix galamsey challenge to save the fisheries sector – NAFAG
27 mins -
Research is often misunderstood – Prof Anarfi Asamoah Baah
32 mins -
Mahama cautions government against signing $800m gas deal, warns of potential judgment debt
33 mins -
5 physically challenged brothers in Sunyani get mechanised borehole to improve water access
35 mins -
Clear Tema of stray cattle – Greater Accra Minister directs
37 mins -
Dr James Condua Orleans–Lindsay appointed 1st Chancellor of Cape Coast Technical University
38 mins -
CIMAG granted UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Observer Status
52 mins -
Samson’s Take: 53 anti-galamsey protestors: Grant them bail, it is embarrassing.
2 hours -
Bawumia is a unifier hence his all-round support – Sheikh Nuamah
2 hours -
Pandemic preparedness: ALERRT calls for integrating research into policy
3 hours -
Leverage digital platforms in music promotion – AT CEO urges artists
3 hours -
2024/25 GPL: Medeama scrape past Holy Stars to maintain unbeaten start
3 hours -
GPL 24/25: Gold Stars hold Lions in Kpando
3 hours -
GJA, NMC urge government to adequately resource State-owned Media
3 hours