Clinton to Lead Anti-Poverty Crusade

Bill Clinton, former president of the United States of America, is expected to offer himself as one of the credible personalities that would guarantee the flow of investment into Africa and deprived parts of the world.

Mr Alfred Salia Fawundu, United Nations Resident Co-ordinator, told journalists in Accra that Mr Clinton is expected to arrive in Ghana by September 23.

He would call on the Asantehene and the Okyenhene and some public officials.

His visit would coincide with that of Mr Hernando de Soto, President, Institute for Liberty and Democracy, based in Peru, who propounded the "de Soto principle", an economic theory that emphasises the mainstreaming of assets of people considered as poor.

Mr Fawunde said the United Nations shares Ghana's zeal to generate wealth and reduce poverty.

"de Soto could contribute to the government's philosophy of property owning, democracy and golden age of business idea."