SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) — South Korea’s prowess in smart infrastructure and innovative technologies will serve as a key foundation for a Ghana-based smart industrial park construction project aimed at building a long-term bridge between South Korea and Africa, the head of the initiative said.
Victor Lawrence, who leads Vilacesti — a smart industrial, and science and technology park development project under way in Ghana’s Greater Accra Region — made the remarks in a recent written interview with Yonhap News Agency.
“Our vision combines smart infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technologies, startup incubation, education, research collaboration and international partnerships, especially between Korea and Africa, to help position Ghana and Africa for the industries of the future,” Lawrence said.
His company recently acquired about 1,000 acres of land near Ghana’s capital, Accra, and has been building “strong relationships with stakeholders” in both countries, while expanding discussions with potential investors and partners.
Stressing his goal of creating an “ecosystem” combining research, innovation and business, he said the project plans to develop a “Korea Technology Town” designed to support Korean firms from....
