Wisdom Ghana Global Trade Mission Matchmaking Session

Yesterday, July 6, 2026, the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham Ghana) participated in the Wisdom Ghana Global Trade Mission held at the Accra City Hotel, Accra. The event brought together businesses, investors, and trade partners in a dynamic setting designed to accelerate cross-border commercial connections. AmCham Ghana members were among the key participants, benefiting from a rich programme of engagement opportunities across the day.

The session featured a structured matchmaking programme that enabled member companies to connect directly with potential trade partners, investors, and collaborators from across the globe. Participants had the opportunity to explore synergies, identify new markets, and build the kind of relationships that translate into tangible business outcomes. The format reflected the growing momentum of Ghana’s position as a gateway for trade and investment on the African continent.

A highlight of the event was an investor pitch session, where businesses had the platform to present their ventures to a room of prospective funders and strategic partners. AmCham Ghana members took full advantage of the opportunity to showcase their operations, articulate their growth plans, and attract the capital and partnerships needed to scale. The session underscored the value of convening spaces that connect the Ghanaian business community with global networks.

Looking ahead, AmCham Ghana invites members to sustain this momentum by joining the upcoming Global Africa Summit Charlotte 2026 — Ghana Delegation, a premier trade mission to the United States that promises to open further doors for U.S.–Ghana business engagement. Members interested in being part of the Ghana Delegation are encouraged to visit the link below for full details and registration: Global Africa Summit Charlotte 2026 — Ghana Delegation

AmCham Ghana Roundtable with U.S. Congressional Delegation.

On June 8, 2026, the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham Ghana), convened a high-level roundtable briefing at the U.S. Embassy, Accra, bringing together senior Chamber leadership, Chargé d’Affaires Rolf Olson, and a U.S. Congressional Delegation led by U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL). The engagement reflected the strength of the institutional relationship between the American business community in Ghana and its government partners, and provided a timely platform for structured dialogue on the state of U.S.–Ghana trade and investment.

AmCham Ghana was represented by Board President Kimathi Kuenyehia, Vice President and Board Director Danquah Addo-Yobo of Newmont Africa, Board Director and Senior Vice President of Kosmos Energy Joe Mensah, and Chief Executive Officer Doris Kafui Afanyedey, supported by Membership Manager Jane Okyere Aduachie and Communications Officer Albert Ludwig Botchway. Sector Committee leadership in attendance included ICT Committee Chair Boakye Acheampong and Aviation Committee Chair Ilse Adriaen of United Airlines and Brussels Airlines. Together, they presented priority concerns spanning the sequencing of 15 digital economy bills before Parliament, transparency gaps in aviation fee-setting, regulatory stability in the extractive sector, and a systemic absence of private sector consultation ahead of policy and legislative decisions. The Chamber called for strengthened parliamentary oversight and a more structured mechanism for industry engagement in Ghana’s lawmaking process.

Member companies gave voice to both the opportunities and the challenges of operating in Ghana. Board Director Joe Mensah highlighted Kosmos Energy’s $2 billion reinvestment in Ghana’s energy sector and welcomed the resolution of outstanding gas debt payments, a matter on which congressional support had been sought. CEO Doris Kafui Afanyedey raised the urgent need for a dedicated GRA point of contact for member companies navigating frequent tax policy reforms, and called for the settlement of remaining debt obligations owed to American businesses operating in Ghana.

U.S. Representative Buchanan affirmed Congress’s commitment to expanding trade and investment ties with Ghana, noting the significant growth opportunities the country presents for American business. The roundtable concluded with a shared understanding that deepening U.S.–Ghana economic engagement requires consistent dialogue, transparent governance, and a business environment that meets the standards American investors expect. AmCham Ghana remains committed to serving as the bridge between its membership and both governments in advancing that agenda.