Prez. Mahama calls for investment in value chains with high growth potential at 3rd Ghana-EU Business Forum
The 3Rd Ghana-EU Business Forum was held on May 20 and
21, 2025, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, under the theme
“Deepening Ghana-EU Cooperation on Trade and Investment in Non-Traditional
Value Chains under the EU Global Gateway Strategy.” This high-level event
brought together key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors of
Ghana and the European Union to explore avenues for enhancing bilateral trade
and investment.
The forum was graced by the President of Ghana, H:E John
Dramani Mahama, who delivered a keynote address emphasizing the importance of
fostering a conducive environment for business growth.
High-level panelists
included Ghana's Minister for Trade, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare;
representatives from the EU Directorate-General for Trade and Economic
Security; the CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC); the CEO of
the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI); and officials from the African
Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat.
Their collective insights
underscored the shared commitment to strengthening economic ties between Ghana
and the EU.
The forum focused on three key sectors identified as
having significant potential for collaboration: agribusiness, pharmaceuticals
and vaccines, and renewable energy.
Discussions delved into strategies for
modernizing Ghana's agribusiness sector, enhancing local vaccine production
capabilities, and expanding renewable energy initiatives. The EU's Global
Gateway strategy was highlighted as a pivotal framework for facilitating
sustainable investments and fostering innovation within these sectors.
Interactive sessions, including Business-to-Business
(B2B) and Business-to-Government (B2G) meetings, provided participants with
opportunities to forge new partnerships and explore investment prospects.
Exhibition booths showcased a diverse array of Ghanaian and European companies,
offering insights into the latest products, services, and technological
advancements.
These engagements were instrumental in bridging gaps between
stakeholders and catalyzing collaborative efforts.
In conclusion, the Forum served as a significant
milestone in reinforcing the economic partnership between Ghana and the
European Union. By aligning strategic objectives with the EU's Global Gateway
initiative, the forum laid a solid foundation for future collaborations aimed
at sustainable development and mutual prosperity.
The event not only
highlighted existing opportunities but also set the stage for continued
dialogue and cooperation between the two regions.
