According to ghana news agency: What is on Display from African Businesses and other Stakeholders", drew 104 participants from various institutions, demonstrating a robust interest in SDG-focused research in Africa. Prof. Nhamo also acknowledged international universities like the Universities of Johannesburg and Cape Town, as well as the Chinese Academy and University College London, for their leading roles in SDG-related publications. He stressed the urgency of utilizing the remaining years towards 2030 effectively, encouraging stakeholders, including businesses and academia, to intensify their efforts in integrating SDG frameworks into their operations and research agendas. Furthermore, the Upper West Regional Minister, Mr. Stephen Yakubu, addressed the conference, underscoring the significance of the SDGs as a pivotal global initiative of the 21st century aimed at bringing prosperity to millions worldwide. He noted the government's ongoing initiatives in sectors such as agriculture, education, and healt h, which are aligned with the SDGs, and called for collaborative efforts to support these initiatives to ensure their success by 2030.