A representative of the World Bank,Eunice Dapaa, has praised authorites of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) for the prudent and effective use of funds allotted them. 
The fund christened “Teaching and Learning Innovation Fund (TALIF) has facilitated the execution of about 43 projects on campus.

An amount of GH¢ 3,062,540.00 representing 89.1% released to the KNUST covered projects such as the renovation of office and classroom Facilities, Library automation and crime detection, capacity building and distance education  facilities among others. 

Mrs. Dapaah made the remarks during a briefing session on the TALIF, in the Conference Room of the Great Hall. Representatives from some beneficiaries’ colleges took turns each to take the World Bank team through the pace of work and challenges of some innovative projects.

Mrs. Dapaah expressed satisfaction over the judicious use of the fund adding her outfit would not hesitate in extending the period of its financial support to  KNUST  if need be.
“The accurate disbursement of the fund clearly shows how tenacious you are” she stressed.
Touching on the challenges, the World Bank official, urged the representatives not to downplay the procurement laws of Ghana.

According to her, procurement plays an integral role in the effective execution of any project and since most of the representatives consider it a major problem,’it is imperative for you to place premium on it’.

Mrs. Dapaah later announced that plans are advanced for the implementation of a project known as Ghana Science and Technology which will link research and industry. She said the World Bank is also in talks with Google to come up with 2 internet connectivity projects. The projects namely “Last Mile” and “Laptop component” are meant to make laptops accessible to needy students and also link them to the information super highway.