The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Ghana) leaders, President of the AmCham Board Kimathi Kuenhyia and Vice President Abdul Rahman Amoadu, joined Ghana’s President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, for a symbolic appearance at the NASDAQ Stock Exchange in New York
The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham Ghana), and the U.S. Chamber was honored to participate in a high-level roundtable today with H.E. President John Dramani Mahama. The meeting, facilitated by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and its CEO, Simon Madjie, offered members a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the President about his government’s policy priorities and vision for advancing Ghana’s economic growth.
President Mahama emphasized his administration’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment and attracting new investments. He reaffirmed that the minimum capital requirement for foreign investors will be eliminated across all sectors, except those specifically reserved for Ghanaians, a long-anticipated reform that will significantly ease market entry and encourage greater U.S. business participation.
In a further boost to the investment climate, the President announced that registration with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) will soon be completed within 24 hours, cutting red tape and accelerating the establishment process for new businesses. He also confirmed that, beginning next year, Ghana will introduce e-visas, making travel and business access to the country faster and more efficient.
These reforms underscore the government’s determination to make Ghana one of the most attractive destinations for trade and investment in the region. For AmCham members, they present new opportunities to expand operations, deepen partnerships, and contribute to Ghana’s economic transformation.
Participants included the President of the AmCham Board Kimathi Kuenhyia and CEO of AmCham Doris Kafui Afanyedey.
Ghana is indeed open for business!
On Friday, September 19, 2025, the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham Ghana), welcomed Patrice Ndzana, General Manager of Cummins Ghana, to our offices as part of the ongoing Member Listening Tour.
The visit created space for an open and engaging conversation about Cummins’ operations in Ghana, its contributions to industrial growth, and the challenges shaping the broader business environment.
Cummins, known globally for its reliable power solutions and engine technologies, has been making significant investments in Ghana. Recent projects include the delivery of six QSK95 engines for new tugboats at Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority, repowering five dewatering pumps at Gold Fields’ Tarkwa mine, expanding service facilities in Tarkwa and Kumasi, and installing two 900 kVA standby generators at CalBank’s Head Office.
Beyond business, Cummins continues to invest in people—employing a predominantly Ghanaian workforce and advancing technical training to equip local talent for highly skilled roles.
The dialogue with Patrice reinforced the value of the Listening Tour: keeping the Chamber connected to members’ experiences, ensuring their perspectives shape advocacy, and strengthening partnerships that drive U.S.–Ghana trade and investment
Yesterday, September 16, 2025, the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham Ghana), in partnership with Google, hosted the AI Business Dialogue and Networking Event at the Google AI Office in Accra. The program brought together executives, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders to explore the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business and the workplace.
Delivering her remarks at the engagement, AmCham CEO Doris Kafui Afanyedey highlighed the transformative potential of AI while emphasizing the responsibility to use these tools ethically and inclusively. She reaffirmed AmCham Ghana’s mission to provide platforms that connect U.S. companies, Ghanaian businesses, and entrepreneurs in leveraging emerging technologies for growth and competitiveness.
Jason Hickey, Senior Research Scientist at Google DeepMind, traced the history of AI from regression models to today’s large language models (LLMs), helping participants contextualize how far the technology has come and where it is headed. Perry Nelson, Country Lead at Google, then led participants through live demonstrations of Gemini for Work and Notebook LLM, showcasing practical applications to boost workplace productivity and collaboration.
Conversations throughout the event focused on the ethical use of AI, the risks of generated content, and practical strategies to ensure accountability and trust in business applications. Participants also raised thought-provoking questions on how AI can support knowledge preservation, creativity, and industry-specific innovation, highlighting both opportunities and challenges.
The program concluded with networking and refreshments, providing a platform for collaboration and exchange among stakeholders committed to shaping Ghana’s digital and business future responsibly.
The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham) is delighted to welcome Oracle Ghana as our newest Platinum Member.
Oracle, a global leader in cloud technology and enterprise solutions, continues to expand its impact in Ghana by providing innovative digital tools that empower businesses, government agencies, and entrepreneurs to achieve greater efficiency, security, and growth.
As a Platinum Member of AmCham Ghana, Oracle Ghana joins a distinguished network of top-tier organizations committed to advancing trade, investment, and sustainable development between Ghana and the United States.
We look forward to collaborating closely with Oracle Ghana to drive innovation, create opportunities, and support Ghana’s digital transformation journey.
Welcome aboard, Oracle Ghana!
Last Friday, on the sidelines of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre’s (GIPC) stakeholder consultation, our CEO, Doris Kafui Afanyedey, and Communications Officer, Albert Ludwig, joined the discussions alongside private sector representatives, including Adjoba Kyiamah, Executive Director of the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC).
The session brought together both public and private sector voices to review the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) Bill, 2025, set to replace the GIPC Act, 2013 (Act 865). Once passed, the Bill will establish GIPA as the lead government agency for promoting, facilitating, and regulating investments into and within Ghana.
Mr. Simon Madjie, CEO of GIPC, emphasized that stakeholder contributions are key to shaping the Bill, noting that the process is designed to build consensus and create a legal framework that responds to the realities of Ghana’s investment climate. He also highlighted that the Bill addresses persistent issues such as fronting and regulatory inconsistencies.
From the legal perspective, Ms. Naa Lamle Orleans-Lindsay, Director of GIPC’s Legal Division, explained why the law needs updating after more than three decades. She pointed to reforms such as expanding the Authority’s mandate, revising its governance framework, and reviewing minimum foreign capital requirements, measures aimed at strengthening investor protection and driving sustainable growth.
The consultation ended with an interactive Q&A session, where both public and private sector participants, including AmCham Ghana and UKGCC, shared perspectives, raised concerns, and contributed meaningfully to shaping Ghana’s investment future.
Earlier today, September 11, 2025, Doris Afanyedey, CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham Ghana), visited Pierre Lambert Hill Managing Director of Mantrac Ghana in Accra as part of the CEO Listening Tour and engaged with the company’s leadership team.
Mantrac Ghana, the authorized Caterpillar dealer in the country, has operated in Ghana for over 88 years, supplying heavy machinery and equipment for the construction, mining, and energy sectors. The company employs a predominantly Ghanaian workforce, with over 97% of its staff being local, and continues to make significant investments in skills development and technical training, having trained more than 2,000 technicians in recent years.
One of Mantrac’s flagship contributions is its $60 million Component Rebuild Centre (CRC) in Takoradi, the largest of its kind in West Africa, which enhances the company’s ability to support mining and infrastructure projects across the region. Despite challenges such as evolving regulatory requirements, import restrictions on equipment, and increasing competition from low-cost suppliers, Mantrac remains committed to operating transparently, building local capacity, and sustaining Ghana’s industrial growth.
Through its investments, Mantrac Ghana continues to position itself as a trusted partner in driving innovation, supporting infrastructure development, and advancing Ghana’s broader extractives and construction industries.
On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Doris Afanyedey visited Baker Hughes Ghana in Accra as part of the CEO Listening Tour and engaged with the company’s leadership team. Baker Hughes, a global energy technology company formed through the merger of GE Oil & Gas and Baker Hughes, has operated in Ghana for nearly two decades.
Doris met with John Swatson, Senior Sales Operations Manager; William Yeboah, Local Content & Government Accounts Manager; and Daniel O., Sales & Commercial (Subsurface), and the discussions focused on:Baker Hughes’ ongoing priorities in Ghana’s oil & gas sector and the broader energy transition.
Baker Hughes reaffirmed its commitment to Ghana’s energy sector and expressed strong interest in working closely with AmCham Ghana’s Energy, Extractives & Infrastructure Board Sector Committee.
This partnership will help strengthen AmCham’s advocacy in the energy space, support Ghana’s transition to sustainable energy, and create new avenues for collaboration between U.S. businesses and Ghana’s energy industry.
Baker Hughes company provides upstream services across subsurface drilling and completions, surface and wellhead equipment, and industrial turbomachinery, while also supporting local operations with a 12-acre base in Ghana that includes workshops, climate-controlled stores, and laydown facilities.
Through these investments, Baker Hughes contributes to Ghana’s energy sector by enabling efficient oil and gas operations, building local capability, and offering infrastructure that can support cross-sector needs. The company remains a key partner in advancing innovation, knowledge transfer, and sustainable growth within Ghana’s extractives industry.
On Friday, September 5, 2025, the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham Ghana) held a strategic meeting with the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) in Accra. The discussions were led by Doris K. Afanyedey, CEO of AmCham Ghana, and Adjoba Kyiamah, Executive Director of the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce.
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The meeting was very constructive and centered around how AmCham Ghana and the UK–Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) can explore new avenues for collaboration and strengthening bilateral chamber relations.
The discussions highlighted past partnerships, including multi-chamber networking events, joint advocacy on investment climate issues, and engagements with key government agencies. Both chambers reaffirmed the importance of speaking with a united voice on matters affecting their members, particularly around taxation.
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Moving forward, AmCham and UKGCC agreed to deepen collaboration through:
This renewed partnership positions both chambers as stronger allies in advancing a favourable business environment and expanding opportunities for their members.
The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce plays a vital role in promoting trade and investment between the United Kingdom and Ghana. Through its focus on market access, regulatory services, advocacy, and trade missions, UKGCC connects businesses with key stakeholders, including government agencies, regulators, and investors, while also providing fee-based trade support such as research, partner searches, and business registration services.
AmCham Ghana is pleased to welcome AFS Intercultural Exchange Programs Ghana as our newest member company. We are excited to build a collaborative and impactful partnership, and we look forward to working together to advance shared goals and strengthen cross-cultural connections.
AFS Intercultural Exchange Programs, Ghana, established in 1967, is part of a global nonprofit network dedicated to creating transformative intercultural learning opportunities. AFS traces its roots to 1914, when it began as the American Field Service, a volunteer ambulance corps that served courageously during World Wars I and II. After the wars, AFS volunteers transformed their legacy of service into a mission of peace, building understanding and friendships across cultures through student and community exchange programs.
Mission & Values
AFS is committed to fostering intercultural understanding as a means to build a more just and peaceful world. Guided by values of respect, inclusion, service, learning, and responsibility, AFS empowers young people and communities to become active global citizens. Its programs develop leadership, cultural sensitivity, and global competence, equipping participants to create positive change in their communities and beyond.
Global & Local Impact
With over 60 partner countries worldwide, AFS continues to provide opportunities for high school students, young adults, and volunteers to immerse themselves in new cultures, broaden their perspectives, and strengthen international cooperation. In Ghana, AFS has proudly maintained uninterrupted operations since 1967, offering transformative experiences that contribute to national development and global connectedness.
Contact Address
AFS Intercultural Exchange Programs, Ghana
No. 8 First Circular Road, Cantonments
P.O. Box GP 14932, Accra, Ghana