AmCham Ghana’s ICT, Digital & Innovation Committee, led by CEO Doris Afanyedey, held a high-level meeting with H.E. Dr. Abdulla Al Mandoos, UAE Ambassador to Ghana, and a delegation from the U.S. Embassy led by Laurie Kelleher, Commercial Officer, to deepen collaboration and explore new opportunities in Ghana’s digital and innovation ecosystem.

The meeting brought together leading technology companies, including Committee Chairman Mr. Boakye Acheampong, Channel Manager (West Africa) for IBM operated by MIBB, Oracle, Google and ATC Ghana, to discuss how stronger partnerships can accelerate Ghana’s digital transformation and attract strategic investment.

A significant portion of the discussion focused on the proposed US$1 billion UAE–Ghana Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which seeks to drive large-scale investment across digital infrastructure, logistics, trade facilitation, and innovation. The Ambassador highlighted the UAE’s strong interest in strengthening economic ties and supporting initiatives that position Ghana as a strategic gateway for regional and global trade.

Participants also discussed the growing role of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data-driven technologies in enhancing productivity, strengthening cybersecurity, and enabling businesses to scale across sectors.

The meeting further explored opportunities for continued engagement with DP World, with follow-up discussions expected to identify areas of collaboration relevant to AmCham Ghana members and the broader private sector.

AmCham Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to fostering partnerships that advance trade, investment, and innovation, and looks forward to strengthening collaboration with the UAE, the U.S. Embassy, and its member companies to support Ghana’s digital growth agenda.

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