The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham Ghana), on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, unveiled its Member Impact Documentary, a landmark production that captures, in the words of its own members, the tangible difference American investment continues to make across the country.

The event drew members, partners, and diplomatic representatives, including the U.S. Embassy, for a morning centred on one message: the numbers behind American investment in Ghana are only half the story, the rest is the people, communities, and skills those numbers represent.

Speaking at the unveiling, AmCham CEO Doris Kafui Afanyedey described the documentary as a deliberate shift in how the Chamber tells its members’ stories. “The impact of the collective economic footprint of AmCham member companies in Ghana is significant and deeply woven into Ghana’s economy. AmCham member companies contribute billions of cedis in taxes and investment, create thousands of direct and indirect jobs, and support skills transfer across multiple industries. Our member companies continue to be one of the country’s highest taxpayers. Newmont Ghana alone paid GH₵12.8 billion in taxes in 2025. Other top taxpayers include American Towers Corporation ATC, Kosmos Energy, Mantrac Ghana, and many others.” Ms. Afanyedey noted.

 

Billions in Tax Revenue, Thousands of Jobs – Newmont Ghana Gold Limited

Member companies reaffirmed their scale of contribution to the Ghanaian economy, citing billions of cedis paid in taxes annually, thousands of Ghanaians employed, and sustained investment in training the country’s next generation of skilled workers.

From a Single Storefront to Nationwide Growth — KFC Ghana

KFC’s representative traced the brand’s journey in Ghana from a single flagship outlet to a nationwide footprint, describing the local market as fertile ground for experimentation and expansion. The company reaffirmed confidence in Ghana’s growth potential, pointing to future-facing investment plans still taking shape.

Impact Sourcing at Scale — e-Services

e-Services used the platform to highlight its impact sourcing initiative, which recruits from underserved communities — including Tamale, Bolgatanga, and the Ashanti Region — and equips them with job-ready skills. The company also announced it will open a new delivery centre by the end of October 2026, a milestone described as a direct outcome of its partnership with AmCham.

Endeavor Energy is part of the U.S. footprint powering Ghana’s energy sector, one of the biggest contributors to Ghana-U.S. trade.

Endeavour Energy currently operates two power plants in Ghana with a combined capacity of roughly 400 megawatts. The Twin City Energy plant in Aboadze is a 200 MW combined cycle, dual-fuel facility capable of running on crude oil or natural gas, producing over 1,600 gigawatt-hours a year, enough to energize up to one million Ghanaian households.

The Member Impact Documentary will be shared across AmCham Ghana’s digital platforms in the coming weeks, alongside continued storytelling on how American investment is shaping Ghana’s economic future.

Earlier Today, Thursday 20th August 2026, the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham Ghana), in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Economic & Commercial Section, hosted its Annual Forum with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) at the Residence of the U.S. Chief of Mission, Accra.

Held under the theme “Advancing Tax Transparency and Business Confidence,” the forum brought together private-sector leaders and senior GRA officials for a candid, solutions-focused dialogue on tax policy, compliance, and reform priorities shaping Ghana’s investment climate.

Guest of Honor Mr. Anthony Akwasi Sarpong, Commissioner-General of the GRA, outlined the Authority’s reform roadmap, spanning legal and policy modernization, digital compliance tools, and improved dispute resolution, and engaged directly with member questions on VAT, customs facilitation, and taxpayer services.

Conversations like these matter. A transparent, predictable tax environment is one of the strongest signals we can send to investors, and dialogue between policy and private enterprise is how we get there.

Thank you to the Ghana Revenue Authority and the U.S. Embassy Ghana for a productive morning of engagement.

On Wednesday, August 16, 2026, the Asuogyaman District Assembly proposed a partnership with AmCham Ghana to attract U.S. private-sector investment, with priority interest spanning tourism and hospitality, agro-processing, real estate, and mineral resources across the district.

A key component of the proposal is the district’s planned Business and Investment Festival, anchoring a broader push to develop the Volta Lake area’s undeveloped islands for tourism, alongside a proposed hospitality and tourism training institute. The district also flagged agriculture and livestock opportunities, available land for real estate development, and limestone deposits for potential cement production.

The discussions were held during a meeting between Hon. Godwin Bobobee, District Chief Executive / Assembly officials, and AmCham Ghana leadership, led by Chief Executive Officer Doris Afanyedey.

Ms. Afanyedey welcomed the district’s proposal and reaffirmed AmCham Ghana’s commitment to connecting member companies with investment-ready opportunities across Ghana’s regions, including support for the district’s engagement with national investment promotion partners ahead of the festival.

The Ghana real estate professionals’association has proposed a strategic collaboration with AmCham Ghana ahead of its 5th annual real estate conference, aimed at connecting U.S. real estate companies and investors with opportunities in Ghana’s property market

A key component of the proposal is the association’s existing bilateral relationship with the U.S. National Association of Realtors, with the upcoming conference 14th–16th October, 2026 expected to draw U.S.-based delegates and international participants, including confirmed representation from France, United States and the UK. The association also outlined its regulatory role under Ghana’s real estate agency framework, including agent licensing, training, and anti-money-laundering compliance requirements, as part of efforts to professionalize the sector and build trust with prospective foreign investors and partners.

The discussions were held during a meeting between the association’s leadership and AmCham Ghana, led by Chief Executive Officer Doris Afanyedey.

Ms. Afanyedey welcomed the proposed collaboration and reaffirmed AmCham Ghana’s commitment to connecting member companies with credible local partners and platforms that support U.S.–Ghana business ties, including further conversations on the scope of a formal partnership and membership structure.

Movenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra on Friday 14th August 2026, hosted a dynamic and interactive session with its esteemed event planners and corporate partners. The event, All Accor Meetings & Events, was designed to showcase the incredible value of the Accor Loyalty Program specifically tailored for meetings and events. The session provided a deep dive into how event organizers, whether planning for a company or an individual client, can maximize their investment and enjoy significant perks through the Accor program.

The core message was that, any event hosted at a Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra or Accor property can earn you valuable points. By signing up for the program, points accumulation starts on every qualifying event spend. These act as “cashback” on your spending, with every Cedi spent earning points that can be redeemed for room nights, dining experiences, and other services. Accumulated points also help clients climb the loyalty tiers, from Classic to Silver, Gold, and even Platinum, unlocking additional exclusive benefits and recognition.

A key point of discussion was how the program handles company bookings. The team explained that companies can have a dedicated corporate account, where points from all employee bookings can be pooled for the company’s benefit. Points earning is automatic after every booking and can be redeemed globally, in any Accor hotel worldwide, including Ghana. The briefing concluded with powerful testimonials of discounts and status upgrade from some planners and corporate clients, reminder of upcoming opportunities.

Earlier today, Thursday, August 13, 2026, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosia and Ken Schilz, Co-Founders of the Ghana-Nebraska Agribusiness, Growth and Trade Chamber, paid a courtesy visit to the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham Ghana) Secretariat, where they were received by Chief Executive Officer Doris Afanyedey. The visit offered valuable insight into the Chamber’s work fostering agribusiness ties between Ghana and Nebraska over the past two decades, and opened the door for meaningful discussions on potential areas of collaboration.

Conversations centred on opportunities across the agricultural value chain, including livestock and poultry processing, by-product utilisation such as rice husk and straw for animal feed, and investment prospects in cashew, rice, and large-scale plantation development. Both parties also discussed avenues for closer institutional collaboration, including joint roundtables and member engagement, as well as continued support for Ghana-Nebraska delegation exchanges. AmCham Ghana looks forward to strengthening this partnership in the interest of advancing agribusiness trade and investment between Ghana and the United States.

Earlier today, Thursday, August 13, 2026, the American Chamber of Commerce in Ghana (AmCham Ghana), led by Chief Executive Officer Doris Afanyedey, met with Ray McShane, General Manager of the Accra Marriott Hotel, for a warm and wide-ranging conversation on how the two institutions can grow together. The meeting reflected a shared enthusiasm for Accra’s future, from supporting Chamber roadshows and workshops that connect international investors to the market to a proposed partnership with the University of Ghana in service of its large international student community. New airline links into the city, including an upcoming Etihad Airways route and a codeshare with Africa World Airlines, were welcomed as fresh opportunities to bring more visitors and business through Ghana’s doors.

Beyond logistics, the conversation carried a genuine spirit of partnership: ideas for a member breakfast speaker series, Marriott loyalty benefits for traveling members, and continued support for Chamber networking evenings were all discussed as ways to bring people together. Mr. McShane also spoke with evident pride about efforts to root the hotel more deeply in Ghanaian culture, from local cuisine and hospitality touches to a calendar of cultural festivals planned for the year ahead, an initiative AmCham Ghana looks forward to celebrating and helping to promote. Both sides agreed to formalize this growing friendship through a Memorandum of Understanding, and AmCham Ghana thanks the Accra Marriott Hotel for its hospitality and looks forward to building on today’s conversation for the benefit of its members and the wider business community.

For more information on AmCham Ghana’s partnerships and upcoming events, members are encouraged to reach out to the Chamber’s Communications Office.