Last Thursday, our CEO, Doris Kafui Afanyedey, along with representatives from the US Embassy and our membership, met at the National Communication Authority Tower to provide input on the Draft Data Protection Bill.

This draft Bill aims to replace the Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 843). It introduces enhanced provisions to establish the Data Protection Commission as an authority and strengthen the legal framework for protecting and responsibly processing personal data.

Furthermore, it outlines the rights and obligations of data subjects, data controllers, data processors, and includes measures to promote compliance with data protection requirements. The meeting’s objective is to allow stakeholders to offer further comments and feedback on the current draft Bill’s provisions.

Last Friday, September 4, 2026, the Chief Executive Officer of the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham Ghana), Doris Kafui Afanyedey, joined the Global Mandate Economic Summit at the W.E.B. Du Bois Museum and Library Complex in Accra to deliver a comprehensive overview of Ghana’s investment landscape and AmCham’s role in deepening U.S.–Ghana business ties.

Held under the summit’s theme, “The Kingdom Has Been Summoned,” the program connected more than 50 diaspora investors, entrepreneurs and business leaders to drive real estate investment, local innovation and stable, sustainable economic growth across Africa. Addressing the gathering, Doris described it as a privilege to represent AmCham Ghana at a summit bringing together the very partners driving the continent’s economic transformation.

“For nearly four decades, AmCham Ghana has been a trusted link between Ghana and the United States business community,” she said. “We advocate for policies that protect investments and create opportunities for collaboration between Ghana and America.”

Doris told delegates that the conversation about Africa has fundamentally shifted. “The question is no longer whether Africa presents opportunities,” she noted. “The question is how we connect those opportunities, capital, expertise and strategic partnerships.”

Ghana as a gateway for business

Ms. Doris positioned Ghana as one of the most attractive investment destinations on the continent, citing the country’s strategic location, entrepreneurial talent, democratic stability and access to regional markets as key differentiators for investors weighing where to build.

Ms. Doris also highlighted the strength of AmCham’s continental network, noting affiliated American Chambers across Africa, including several in West Africa, hat give U.S. companies a coordinated entry point into the region, with Ghana positioned as a natural hub.

How AmCham supports investors

Ms. Doris outlined AmCham Ghana’s role in actively supporting U.S. companies looking to invest, expand and do business in Ghana, by providing market access, business connections, policy engagement and introductions to trusted local partners. She pointed to opportunities across agribusiness, energy, manufacturing, technology, insurance and services as sectors ripe for U.S. investment and partnership.

A call for partnership

Ms. Doris closed her remarks with a call for stronger collaboration between government and the private sector, describing partnership as the engine of investment, innovation and shared prosperity. “Whether you are an American company looking to enter the market, an investor seeking credible local partners, or a Ghanaian business looking to connect with American partners, AmCham is ready to support you,” she said. “Our goal is to help turn partnership into investment, and investment into sustainable growth.”

About AmCham Ghana

The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham Ghana) is the premier business association dedicated to promoting U.S.–Ghana trade, investment and cultural relations, providing a platform for advocacy, networking and knowledge-sharing among member companies and stakeholders.

On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the Chief Executive Officer of the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham Ghana), Doris Kafui Afanyedey, held an engagement with Theodore J. Ruth, a Digital Policy Specialist, and Lauren Molina all of the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration, led by Rachel Kreissl, Commercial Counselor for the U.S. Commercial Service, from the U.S. Embassy in Accra.

The engagement formed part of AmCham Ghana’s ongoing collaboration with the U.S. Commercial Service to advance shared priorities around trade facilitation, investment promotion and advocacy on behalf of the American business community in Ghana.

Discussions centred on the Chamber’s advocacy priorities for the year, including engagement with key government agencies on regulatory and policy matters affecting member companies, and progress on the Chamber’s efforts to expand its sector-based committee structure to give members a stronger, more coordinated voice.

Both sides also discussed opportunities across Ghana’s technology and ICT sector, including the regulatory reforms currently before Parliament, as well as continued collaboration on trade facilitation programmes designed to connect U.S. companies with credible local partners and support their market entry and expansion in Ghana.

Ms. Doris reaffirmed AmCham Ghana’s commitment to working closely with the U.S. Commercial Service and the wider U.S. Embassy team to deepen commercial ties between the two countries, noting the value of continued, regular engagement in identifying practical ways to support American businesses operating in, or looking to enter, the Ghanaian market.

Both sides agreed to continue close coordination in the weeks ahead as part of a broader programme of stakeholder engagement between AmCham Ghana, its members, and U.S. government partners.

About AmCham Ghana The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham Ghana) is the premier business association dedicated to promoting U.S.–Ghana trade, investment and cultural relations, providing a platform for advocacy, networking and knowledge-sharing among member companies and stakeholders.

ACCRA, GHANA—On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham Ghana), the U.S. Embassy in Accra, the U.S. Commercial Service, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) jointly convened the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum 2026 at the Marriott Hotel in Accra, under the theme “AI Deployment and Diffusion: Emerging Opportunities and Supportive Policy.”

The forum brought together government officials, industry leaders and technology partners for a half-day of dialogue on Ghana’s AI trajectory, opening with remarks from U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Rolf Olson, who set the tone for a day centred on deepening U.S.–Ghana digital cooperation.

Infrastructure and market trends

The first panel, “Ghana’s Ongoing AI Infrastructure Buildout,” examined the connectivity, power and data centre infrastructure underpinning the country’s AI ambitions, with representatives from ATC Ghana, NITA, C-Squared and NEDCo.

The second panel, “AI Trends in the Ghanaian Market,” was moderated by AmCham Ghana CEO Doris Kafui Afanyedey, with panelists from Strathouse Ghana, IPMC, eSAL, OmniBsic and KPMG. The discussion explored how Ghanaian businesses are moving from early AI experimentation toward enterprise-wide adoption, the importance of building institutional trust and governance alongside efficiency gains, and the need for locally relevant AI solutions built around Ghana’s own data and business context.

Government vision and a landmark signing

Hon. Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, delivered a keynote address on Ghana’s AI Trajectory, outlining the Ministry’s vision for AI deployment under the National AI Strategy launched by President John Dramani Mahama on April 24, 2026. The Minister underscored that Ghana’s approach to AI is anchored in national data sovereignty, local capacity building and a talent-development agenda, and stressed that the country is pursuing partnerships designed to transfer real skills and create lasting value for Ghanaian businesses.

Following the keynote, USTDA and C-Squared Africa signed an agreement for USTDA to fund a feasibility study for a project to deploy fibre-optic cable along Ghana’s existing electricity infrastructure, a step expected to help expand affordable, reliable digital connectivity across the country. The signing was witnessed by Chargé d’Affaires Rolf Olson and Hon. Samuel Nartey George.

Regulation, data protection and procurement

The third panel, “Ghana’s Emerging Legislative and Regulatory Framework for AI and Data Protection,” moderated by Tracy Magooba, Deputy Economic Officer at the U.S. Embassy Accra, featured the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Telecoms Chamber. Panelists discussed how Ghana’s data protection framework must evolve to address AI-specific challenges around consent, cross-border data flows and automated decision-making, while remaining interoperable with international data-transfer standards.

The fourth panel, “Procurement for Public Sector Deployment,” moderated by Rachel Kreissl, Commercial Counselor at the U.S. Embassy Accra, brought together GIFEC, the World Bank and GDAP to discuss practical approaches to AI procurement in the public sector, including growing calls for a unified, one-stop digital platform to simplify business licensing and regulatory compliance across Ghana’s currently fragmented agency landscape.

Enid Kanor, Deputy Chair of AmCham Ghana’s Digital Committee and representative of ATC Ghana, delivered closing remarks and key takeaways, ahead of a networking and cocktail reception that closed out the forum.

About AmCham Ghana The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham Ghana) is the premier business association dedicated to promoting U.S.–Ghana trade, investment and cultural relations, providing a platform for advocacy, networking and knowledge-sharing among member companies and stakeholders.

On Monday, August 31, 2026, AmCham Ghana, led by our CEO, Doris Afanyedey, attended today’s signing of the Joint Venture Agreement between the AfCFTA Secretariat and Quest, launching the AfCFTA Digital Trade Corridor, the first continental initiative of its kind, at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra.

H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, called it a shift “from policy, from talk, to action,” pointing to IFC projections that Africa’s digital economy could reach $712 billion by 2035. The corridor, headquartered in the Seychelles, will track cross-border digital trade under AfCFTA rules, backed by over $51 million in mobilised private-sector investment.

For U.S. and Ghanaian businesses, it’s a development worth watching as continental digital trade infrastructure takes shape.

#AfCFTA #DigitalTradeCorridor #AmChamGhana #USGhanaTrade #AfricaDigitalEconomy

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.