Population: 121,756
Area: 60 sq. km
Population Density: 2,029 people per sq. km
Weather: Mostly cloudy during the rainy season, partly cloudy during the dry season. Temperatures range from 72°F to 96°F.
Languages: Akan, English, and Hausa
Diaspora / Culturally Distinct Communities: 978
Neighboring Cities / Countries: Akim Swedru, Akroso / Togo, Burkina Faso, La Cote D’Ivoire
Main Industries: Agriculture and Trading (Wholesale and Retail)
Education:
- Primary Schools: 70
- Colleges / Universities: 2
- Additional Institutions:
- College of Education (4-year Bachelor of Education; graduates 600+ teachers annually)
- Nursing School (graduates 500+ nurses annually)
- 4 High Schools
Tourist Attractions / Points of Interest
- Traditional Magic Stone
- ARDA Dam
- D.C. Kwame Kwakye Library
- The Biggest Tree in West Africa (Aprokumase)
- Oda Sports Stadium
Why is your city interested in a Sister City Pairing?
Government of Ghana fully support city pairing as the Country’s Decentralization policy does not frown on it. This is exemplified by the city pairing between the City of Accra and other Cities in Ghana and some Cities Abroad.
Local Business Associations, Individuals, Non-Governmental and Community Based Organisations that partner the Birim Central Municipal Assembly in the discharge of it’s mandate have advocated for and encouraged the Assembly to pair with a Sister City to further promote collaboration and economic development. It is by purview of the above that a committee of interest was set up and tasked to look for potential Sister Cities abroad to pair with.
What Spurred Interest for city pairing?
The need to share and exchange experiences, culture, ideas and skills to promote development between Akim Oda in Ghana and the Sister City Abroad.
What does your city have to offer to a potential Sister City?
Sharing of cultural values,experiences in best practices in local Governance and providing resources for exchange programs (Teachers ,Nurse Assistants and High School Exchange).
What Other areas beyond the previous specific interests your city would be willing to pursue?
Promotion of agribusiness and other local economic development initiatives and sharing of resources for socioeconomic development of communities.
What awards or recognitions received by the city?
Recognized as the economic hub within its municipal enclave.
Thematic Interests
- Virtual cultural exchanges, festivals, and activities
- Organizing global travel exchanges
- Youth/student exchange programs
- Supporting developing communities
- Humanitarian projects
- Economic partnerships / business development / trade delegations
- Virtual classroom partnerships
- Municipal governance exchange
- Hosting annual/regional conferences
Geographic & Regional Interests
International Regional Interests:
- Central America
- South America
- Caribbean
- Western Africa
- Eastern Africa
- Southern Africa
- Northern Africa
- Middle East
- Western Europe
- Eastern Europe
- Northern Europe
- Central Asia
- East Asia
- South Asia
- Oceania
U.S. Regional Interest:
- North America
Top U.S. States of Interest:
- California
- Ohio
- Washington
Geographic Preferences: Coastal/inland/non-mountainous towns
Previously Researched Cities: Seattle, Chicago, Los Angeles, Laredo, Cleveland
Why these cities stand out:
They are more committed to a Sister City relationship as they have over 20 international partners, making them the United States Cities with the most international ties.
Aspects to Avoid in a Sister City Pairing
- Imbalanced relationship.
- Lack of commitment from one or both potential Sister Cities.
Is there any pertinent information missed in the previous sections?
Akim Oda is the capital of the Birim
Primary and Secondary Contact
Primary Contact
Name: Hon. Castro Asumadu Addae
Phone: 233-542-683-820 / 233-207-136-356
Email: [email protected]
Secondary Contact
Name: Hon. Solomon Kusi Brako
Phone: 233-548-222-730
Email: [email protected]
Organization(Government/Private): Not Specified