Iowa University to conduct research into Techiman market

The University of Iowa in the United States will soon commission a research to assess the contributions of Techiman market-based associations to the development of the town.

The project will also analyse the developmental needs of the 72 associations, Professor Rex Honey, Director of Global Studies of the University, said in an interaction with the market associations and traders as part of the preparatory work on the project.

He said the findings of the research would form the basis of a blueprint for the development of similar market-based associations in Africa.

Prof. Honey said Techiman, one of the largest markets in West Africa, was chosen for the project in acknowledgement of Ghana's reputation as a hospitable country.

Mr Michael Kwadwo Ankomah of the Techiman District Assembly said the cosmopolitan status of Techiman makes it ideal for the project and expressed the hope that the research findings would help in the development of the district.

Madam Martha Kumah, President of the associations, pledged the readiness of members to support the project for the benefit of the people.