AmCham Ghana, on February 26, 2021, collaborated with TechGulf to host a virtual meeting on the topic; Assessing Ghana’s Technology Districts – (Facilitating FDI into the Sector) The Role of Overland Tandberg.
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Dow is supporting an information and communication infrastructure pilot to reach approximately 50,000 people in Nsutem, Eastern Ghana to support improved internet and data communications connectivity. Dow’s support will help to enable the construction of a renewable energy biomass power facility which will generate sustainable incomes for thousands of smallholder farmers locally.
Through its local grantee, the Okyeman Environment Foundation (OEF), Dow has enabled the construction of a WiFi network inclusive of hardware, software and deployment of technology to support two base stations and 18 hot spots to create an information and communication infrastructure pilot covering a collective area of about 15 km radius within surrounding communities of the biomass power facility. The infrastructure allows approximately 50,000 people to connect to a WiFi network permitting affordable data communications and internet access. This Project is a grantee of the Dow Business Impact Fund, which has been identifying and funding new projects around the globe that hold the potential to create significant social impact since 2016.
“Access to modern, cleaner energy is essential to human development. For Ghana, and indeed the world over, affordable energy decreases poverty and improves quality of life, be it for jobs, security, climate change, food production or increasing incomes,” said Adwoa Coleman, Country Manager, Dow Ghana and Africa Sustainability & Advocacy Manager, Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics. “Communication infrastructure is also key for sustainable development. Access to reliable and affordable communication technologies lifts people out of poverty and helps them to overcome the digital divide. Dow’s 2025 sustainability goals aim to engage for impact and deliver breakthrough innovations, which is exactly what this project allows us to do.”
Lack of affordable access to electricity and subsequent lack of telecommunication infrastructure form the crux of the digital divide inhibiting poor rural community members from participating in meaningful socio-economic development in this region. To address this problem in a sustainable way, a 40MW biomass power plant is planned to be constructed in Nsutem, Ghana. The project has been sponsored by Village Corps and a Power Africa grant by the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and has been advanced through the commitment and support of the Government of Ghana, the Akyem Abuakwa Kingdom and the Okyeman Environment Foundation.
The Project will address several UN Sustainable Development Goals, inclusive of #7 and #9 for clean and affordable energy and industry, innovation and infrastructure. The Project will not only drastically increase the access to baseload renewable electricity, but also will help mitigate climate change and assist local community members to adapt to a changing climate, which contributes to the Paris Climate Accord.
With the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) infrastructure installed and operational, community members can have affordable data connectivity and will be trained in how to use their phones to benefit from various software solutions to help enable skills development and access to valuable information in areas such as primary education, farming, and healthcare,” said Norman Beaulieu, founder of Village Corps. “WiFi infrastructure can no longer be considered a luxury, it is now an essential resource, and we believe that this project is taking important steps towards delivering this resource to an underserved community.”
In today’s digital world, most companies are flooded with data, both structured and unstructured. Indeed, data itself has become a commodity, and the mere possession of abundant amounts of data is not enough.
Businesses today experience no shortage of data in terms of quantity; the challenge is tapping into the enormous potential of that collected data and extracting value from it as a resource. Data may be the new oil, but it is only valuable if you have a reliable infrastructure.
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AmCham Ghana Member Nii Plants & Car Rentals Limited Company Profile
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On January 18, 2021, the President of the Chamber, Ayesha Bedwei, and the Executive Secretary, Simon Madjie, engaged in a virtual meeting with the CEO of the American Business Council Nigeria, Margaret Olele, for a discussion on enhancing collaboration between the two organizations to advance the interest of member companies and bolster the influence of AmChams across the region.
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AmCham Ghana, in collaboration with UKGCC, under the auspices of the Private Sector Anti-Corruption Group (PSACG) and Strengthening Action Against Corruption (STAAC), on October 27, 2020, hosted a webinar on anti-corruption in the private sector.
The webinar featured an insightful presentation and discussions on the United Kingdom’s Bribery Act 2010 and the United States’ Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
The main speaker for the event, Korieh Duodo, the Founder of Egality Law, took participants through the basics of corruption, provided an in-depth overview of the FCPA and the UK Bribery Act, and outlined some best practices in anti-bribery and corruption.
Julian Wrigley, the Country Head, Financial Crime Compliance at Standard Chartered Bank Ghana, and Abraham Agbozo, Compliance Counsel at Newmont Ghana, shared policies and actions instituted and implemented at their respective organizations to ensure bribery and corruption-free operations.
Other speakers included Howard Tucker, Team Leader at Strengthening Action Against Corruption (STAAC).
COVID-19 has undesirably destabilized economies, rendered many vulnerable, and worst of it all cost the loss of human lives. Given these unfortunate effects of the pandemic, The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Ghana, TCCBCG, in defiance of limited resources, speedily responded to the call of providing support to communities. This support was given in forms ranging from the donation of critical medical supplies, food items & beverages, and a public sensitization campaign about the disease.
We amplified our support to the fight against COVID-19 by donating 10 pesewas from the sale of each 1.5L PET product on the Ghana Market.
From the scale of the significant number of bottles we sell, we are able to make a meaningful contribution to the COVID-19 Fund which has been established by the Private Sector in Ghana.
Our initiative goes a long way to shore up the government’s effort in managing the pandemic which has taken a hit on the economy.
To enhance public sensitization on how to stay safe at all times, our 1.5L PET products bear labels that communicate COVID-19 prevention protocols prescribed by health authorities. This action is to ensure that we provide our consumers with the requisite information each time they grab a bottle of our products. Staying safe is indeed our priority.
The technology company, TechGulf, has opened its sales office in Accra, Ghana, to deliver unparalleled client experience in Data Storage and Security.
TechGulf Ghana Limited is the Accra-based operating arm of TechGulf LLC. With a strong commitment to excellence in every facet of its operations, the company sells Overland Tandberg products for the entire Africa region, developing a world-class base of distributors to support the Overland Tandberg business operation.
TechGulf is also a development partner working on a world-class Technology Park in Accra, and according to the company’s CEO, Franklin Asare, the opening of the Accra sales office marks the beginning of greater things to come.
The company is committed to helping communities grow and thrive. Manned by leadership with decades of experience in developing projects and an understanding of the complicated process required to get development off the ground.
Techgulf products include RDX® QuikStor® and RDX® QuikStation® Removable Disk Backup, a removable disk-based technology providing lightning-fast backup and restore. They also have Tape Libraries and Autoloaders which is the ultimate solution for a final layer in data protection and archive. Widely used, LTO Tape is recognized as the standard for final data protection processes. Learn More
President of the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana, Ayesha Bedwei, visited the Fashion Connect Africa garment factory to interact with management and observe the production of face masks intended to be distributed for free in rural communities to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
The production of these face masks will be handled by the FCA Garment Factory, which is reputable for producing quality clothing materials, including face masks.
The chamber recently provided Fashion Connect Africa with the seed fund for the production of the first 5000 facemasks. This is in support of the organization’s One Million Facemasks for Rural Communities Project.
Fashion Connect Africa is an emerging social enterprise established to change lives in the creative industry. The project is aimed at protecting educating and empowering individuals and families living in rural communities by the wearing of face masks and practicing safety measures such as the washing of the hands and application of hand sanitizers.
ACCRA, Ghana – ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Ghana (Deepwater) Limited (ExxonMobil), and co-venturers Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and GOIL Offshore Ghana Limited, donated equipment to the Medical Intensive Care Unit of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
The September 23 donation included an arterial blood gas machine, a Seimens Rapid Point 500e, two video laryngoscopes, a McGrath MAC Handle 9X1, and video laryngoscope blades, and 1,000 KN95 face masks.
“ExxonMobil and its co-venturers are happy to play their part by providing this equipment and supplies to benefit Ghanaians,” said Preba Arkaah, public and government affairs manager at ExxonMobil. “We hope that patients in the Medical Intensive Care Unit will greatly benefit from it.”
The donation aligns with ExxonMobil’s commitment to support healthcare, a social investment pillar. The medical supplies were procured following engagements with hospital physicians to better understand patient needs and to support the facility’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“These vital medical items are in demand and for ExxonMobil to secure them for us is a great blessing,” said Dr. Yaw Ofori-Adjei, head of the Medical Intensive Care Unit. “These items will enhance the unit’s delivery of care for the patients we serve.”
Dr. Ofori-Adjei reiterated the importance of healthcare and noted the equipment will contribute immeasurably to the hospital’s efforts to provide quality healthcare to all Ghanaians.
ExxonMobil is the operator of the Deepwater Cape Three Points block offshore Ghana’s western coast; GNPC and GOIL are co-venturers.