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November 13, 2006
UNCTAD president
Ostenson arrives in Accra
Accra, Nov 12, GNA - Mr Olle Ostenson, President of the
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, arrived
in Accra Sunday evening to attend a an Africa regional
workshop on financing of bio-fuel and jathropa plantation
project.
The workshop will take place in Accra on Monday, November
13, 2006.
In an interview with the GNA on arrival at the Kotoka
International Airport, Mr Ostenson said bio-fuel usage in
West Africa held great prospect for the continent.
He said apart from having the potential of becoming a new
export item, it is also an environmental friendly and could
generate employment on a massive scale.
Mr Abraham Dwuma Odoom, Deputy Minister for Local
Government, met Mr Ostenson on arrival.
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