ACCRA, 17TH JUNE 2026 – The American Chamber of Commerce in Ghana, (AmCham Ghana) participated as a featured voice at the Google Forum held on June 17, 2026, in Accra, under the theme “Driving Digital Transformation in Ghana Together.” The convening brought together senior leadership from Google Sub-Saharan Africa, the Honourable Samuel Nartey George, Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, representatives of the U.S. Embassy Ghana, and top leaders from Ghana’s business and technology community.

Speaking at the forum, AmCham Ghana CEO Doris Afanyedey commended the government of Ghana and Google for convening what she described as a “crucial forum” and praised Minister George for his “remarkable vision and leadership” in driving Ghana’s AI and digital transformation agenda. She noted that the strides being made under the Ministry’s stewardship were “putting Ghana on the global radar.”

Ms. Afanyedey expressed AmCham Ghana’s strong support for the National AI Strategy, describing its vision of an AI-powered society that scales one million young Ghanaians as “exactly the kind of forward-thinking leadership that attracts global investment.”

She affirmed, however, that realising this ambition requires a policy environment that functions as a powerful accelerator. “Predictability and legal certainty are the bedrock of investor confidence,” she said. “American companies, and the entire global tech community, thrive in environments where the rules of the road are clear and aligned with international best practice.”

Ms. Afanyedey highlighted three areas of ongoing collaborative dialogue between AmCham Ghana and the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation:

Maintaining open and inviting foreign investment frameworks. AmCham Ghana is working closely with the Ministry to ensure that policies related to foreign direct investment remain as open and welcoming as possible, with no unintentional barriers to the capital that Ghana is working hard to attract.

Preserving Ghana’s integration into global digital networks. AmCham Ghana has engaged constructively with the Ministry on the technical realities of global platform operations, advocating for an approach that avoids mandates such as forced data localisation or source code disclosure, and that keeps Ghana fully integrated into secure, globally interoperable networks.

Championing an inclusive digital environment. Afanyedey stressed that the world’s leading technology companies prioritise environments that foster diversity, open expression, and safety for all employees and users, not merely because it aligns with global values, but because inclusivity is critical to attracting the global talent and innovation that Ghana seeks.

Ms Afanyedey described the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation as “the most responsive ministry we have had to work with,” noting that the Ministry replies to all correspondence from the Chamber, a standard she called foundational to productive private-public partnership.

“AmCham Ghana and its members stand ready to continue this constructive dialogue,” she said, “harmonising our regulatory framework to champion both innovation and investment.”

The forum also featured the official unveiling of refreshed Google Street View imagery for Ghana, an update on the 100,000 Google Career Certificate scholarships distributed through the government’s One Million Coders programme, with nearly 30,000 citizens already enrolled and more than 200,000 hours of learning logged, and the announcement of a proposed national AI cloud partnership powered by Google Cloud, built on three pillars: digital public infrastructure, digital resilience, and digital government capacity.

About the American Chamber of Commerce in Ghana (AmCham Ghana) AmCham Ghana is the leading bilateral business organisation advancing U.S.–Ghana commercial relations. Through advocacy, networking, and thought leadership, AmCham Ghana connects American and Ghanaian businesses, promotes trade and investment, and engages government to build a competitive, transparent, and inclusive business environment.

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The AmCham ICT Digital Economy & Innovation Sector Committee convened on Wednesday, 3^rd June 2026, at the Chamber to assess fast-moving legislative and infrastructure developments that could significantly impact the private sector. Topping the agenda was Ghana’s proposed 15 ICT sector bills. Members noted that despite an updated draft reportedly heading to Cabinet and then Parliament, substantial concerns remain unaddressed, including proposed fee hikes and provisions that concentrate appointment powers in the presidency, reducing the autonomy of key agencies.

“Nothing substantive has changed,” a member observed, urging the Chamber to prepare for upcoming public consultations. Strategies discussed include engaging Parliament directly, leveraging media outreach, and involving the World Bank and other stakeholders as the consultative process begins.

On the national AI strategy front, the committee laid out a proactive engagement plan. Amcham intends to produce a formal position paper that articulates the private sector’s priorities and pragmatic policy asks, plan a U.S. government-aligned AI event, exploring topics like responsible AI, talent development, and the National AI Strategy’s impact on businesses. Members also highlighted the need for a collective value proposition to showcase U.S. companies’ AI capabilities to Ghanaian officials.

With parliamentary consultation dates expected to be published soon, the committee resolved to hold weekly review sessions on the bills and finalize a position paper ahead of parliamentary consultations. The chamber urged all members to monitor social and parliamentary channels closely and to be ready to mobilize input as soon as the process opens. Lastly, the Chamber encouraged members to include AmCham in corporate social responsibility initiatives to build visibility.

The American Chamber of Commerce Ghana has called for a renewed focus on transformational reforms, technological innovation, and stronger public-private sector collaboration to drive Ghana’s long-term economic growth.

Speaking at the CEO Summit, Doris K. Afanyedey, Chief Executive Officer of AmCham Ghana, emphasized that while the country has made significant progress in achieving macroeconomic stability, stabilization alone is not enough to deliver sustainable development.  “While Ghana has successfully managed macroeconomic stabilization, stabilization is not transformation,” she noted. “The next phase must focus on sustained reforms that translate economic stability into large-scale transformation and prosperity.”

Key areas identified for reform include reducing the country’s dependence on commodities, broadening the tax base, and addressing import-driven consumption patterns that continue to expose the economy to external shocks. AmCham Ghana also encouraged government to publish a clear transformation and reform calendar to enable the private sector to align investments and actively support implementation efforts.

She further emphasized the critical role of technology in driving Ghana’s economic future. While acknowledging the country’s achievements in digital innovation through initiatives such as the Ghana Card and mobile money ecosystem, she urged policymakers to accelerate efforts in emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI). The CEO noted that, AmCham Ghana’s membership includes leading global technology companies such as Oracle, IBM, Google and Microsoft, whose expertise could support the development and execution of a national AI strategy.”We are yet to be called to contribute to Ghana’s AI agenda,” she remarked, stressing the importance of leveraging available private-sector expertise to position Ghana competitively in the rapidly evolving digital economy.

Commenting on Ghana’s recent introduction of an electronic visa system, AmCham Ghana observed that countries across Africa are increasingly leveraging technology to improve public services and enhance economic competitiveness, underscoring the need for Ghana to maintain momentum in its digital transformation journey. She admitted that the country has produced several ambitious national development frameworks over the years, including Vision 2020, Ghana Beyond Aid and Ghana CARES. However, she argued that the challenge has often been less about ideas and more about execution, institutional capacity and sustained political commitment. “Many of the ideas Ghana has developed have become blueprints for countries that are advancing rapidly today. The gap is not vision; it is implementation,” she stated.

To unlock sustained investment and economic growth, AmCham Ghana proposed structured engagement between government, chambers of commerce, and bilateral business organizations to identify barriers to investment and develop practical solutions across sectors. She further stressed that transformation should not be viewed solely as a policy agenda but as a leadership culture rooted in responsiveness, accountability and service excellence.

The discussion also highlighted the importance of transparency, ethical business practices and compliance with international standards, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), as essential elements for attracting sustainable foreign direct investment and strengthening investor confidence.

CEO Summit 2026 brought together government officials, business leaders, investors and development partners to explore strategies for accelerating Ghana’s economic transformation and enhancing the country’s competitiveness in a rapidly changing global economy.

The American Chamber of Commerce was pleased to partner with its member, Johnson & Johnson to host the Ghana Pharma Mental Health Forum. The event brought together pharmacists from facilities across Ghana, alongside representatives from the Ministry Of Health, Ghana, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, the Mental Health Authority-Ghana, and Academia. The group discussed practical approaches to strengthening mental health care and raising awareness of conditions such as schizophrenia.

Representing the Chamber at the event were the Membership and External Affairs Manager, Mrs. Jane Okyere-Aduachie, and Administrative Assistant Madam Akua Oye Akuffo.

Attendees were enlightened by the valuable insights from distinguished speakers and authorities in the mental health space. Dr. Reiner Adisi, Pro. Sammy Ohene and Enyonam Ganyaglo served as resource persons for the panel discussions, which covered mental health awareness, early diagnosis, treatment adherence, stigma reduction and the importance of collaborative action in improving mental health outcomes.

AmCham Ghana commended Johnson and Johnson for convening this important dialogue and creating a platform for knowledge sharing, partnership, and collective action. Together, the organizations affirmed their commitment to continue advancing awareness, strengthening support systems, and promoting better mental health outcomes for all.