Operating under the Office of the President, the Ghana AIDS Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to ending HIV/AIDS in Ghana by 2030, with the support of key local and international partners. At the Commission’s 14th National Partnership Forum held on October 22, 2025, at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, Co-founder of the Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) West Africa and PhD researcher, Mr. John Kojo Williams, delivered a powerful call to action urging the private sector to take an active role in supporting sustainability and public health initiatives.
Speaking as a panellist at the event themed “Harnessing Domestic Resources to End AIDS by 2030,” Mr. Williams highlighted that dwindling global donor funding underscores the urgent need for Ghana and other countries in the Global South to strengthen domestic resource mobilization. “Post-COVID, official development assistance has slowed down due to political, economic, and geopolitical challenges affecting donor nations. This means Ghana must look inward, especially to its private sector, for sustainable solutions,” he explained.
According to Mr. Williams, the current funding landscape offers a unique opportunity for the private sector to partner with organizations like the Ghana AIDS Commission to drive impactful social causes. He emphasized that investing in CSR and sustainability projects not only advances public health goals but also enhances corporate growth and brand reputation. “CSR and sustainability projects often unlock opportunities that contribute positively to a company’s bottom line. Many admired brands today owe their success to strategic engagement in social development initiatives,” he added.
The Ghana AIDS Commission, as the highest policy-making body on HIV/AIDS in the country, plays a pivotal role in coordinating and implementing national strategies for prevention, testing, and treatment. Through partnerships with institutions such as UNAIDS and the Centre for CSR West Africa, the Commission aims to achieve the UNAIDS 95-95-95 target—ensuring that 95% of people living with HIV know their status, 95% of those diagnosed receive sustained treatment, and 95% of those on treatment achieve viral suppression by 2030.
Research has shown that public-private partnerships have been crucial in enhancing healthcare delivery across Africa. Mr. Williams reiterated this point, stressing that collaborative efforts between the Government, private sector, and civil society are vital to sustaining Ghana’s HIV/AIDS response. “The private sector plays a pivotal role in any nation’s development. Key players must embrace innovation and partnership to sustain and scale up Ghana’s HIV/AIDS interventions,” he urged.
Mr. Williams’ presentation was widely praised for its clarity and depth, earning coverage across major Ghanaian news outlets, including Ghanaweb, MyJoyOnline, Peacefmonline, Metro TV Online, and Ghana News Online.
His presentation was succint and well articulated. Snippets of his delivery have been published by leading news portals such as Ghanaweb, myjoyonline, peacefmonline, ghananewsonline and others. Here are some web links:
For more on his insights, visit:
- GhanaWeb
- MyJoyOnline
- Metro TV Online
- Peacefmonline
- Ghana News Online
- https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Commit-to-sustainability-projects-and-experience-growth-Centre-for-CSR-to-Companies-2007288https://www.myjoyonline.com/commit-to-sustainability-projects-and-experience-growth-centre-for-csr-to-companies/
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