AmCham CEO Engages TEMPLARS in Opening Session of Listening Tour

On Monday, August 25, 2025, our CEO, Doris Afanyedey, began her Listening Tour with an engagement at TEMPLARS Law Firm, a platinum member of AmCham. Templars (Ghana) is a full-service commercial law firm in Accra and part of TEMPLARS, one of Africa’s largest and most reputable law firms with offices in Ghana and Nigeria.

In February 2024, TEMPLARS merged with leading Ghanaian firm FEROCITER, consolidating operations to strengthen its West African presence. Today, the firm boasts over 150 lawyers, including 21 partners, with more than 49 years of combined experience.

The meeting, led by Partner Funmi Iyayi, provided space for open and constructive dialogue. Doris emphasized her commitment to building deeper connections with members by being accessible and listening firsthand to their most pressing concerns. Discussions focused on how AmCham can strengthen its impact, tailor programs to deliver value, and create effective platforms for member networking.

The conversation underscored AmCham Ghana’s commitment to listening first, building trust, and ensuring that its future direction reflects the aspirations of the business community.

AmCham CEO hosts U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC)

On Monday August 25, 2025, AmCham Ghana CEO Doris Kafui Afanyedey hosted a delegation from the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), led by Nina Halal, to explore opportunities within Ghana’s dairy and food and beverage sector. USDEC, a non-profit organization representing America’s dairy farmers, processors, and cooperatives, works globally to promote the use of U.S. dairy products through trade development and education.

The meeting provided an opportunity to explore how dairy products can be better integrated into Ghana’s market, particularly through beverages and other value-added applications. The USDEC team noted that their members in the United States are eager to deepen their presence in Ghana, viewing partnerships in the country as a strategic bridge for broader business opportunities. Nina underscored the Council’s commitment not only to expanding trade but also to equipping local stakeholders with the knowledge and skills to harness the full potential of dairy in food and beverage production.

Doris emphasized the importance of prioritizing local content, noting that sustained growth in the sector will depend on strategies that both leverage international expertise and foster domestic participation.

The meeting reinforced AmCham Ghana’s role in creating meaningful connections that bring global expertise into dialogue with local ambition, advancing shared opportunities across the dairy and wider food and beverage industries.

AmCham CEO Welcomes U.S. Commercial Service Delegation for Strategic Talks

Our CEO, Ms. Doris Afanyedey, earlier today hosted Ms. Rachel Kreissl, Senior Commercial Counselor, and Ms. Laurie Kelleher, Commercial Officer at the U.S. Commercial Service (U.S. Embassy Ghana), for a strategic meeting on strengthening U.S.–Ghana commercial relations.

The discussion highlighted the core mandate of the Commercial Service Office and explored ways the Chamber can support and leverage their expertise to create value for our members.

As part of our efforts to facilitate U.S. investment in Ghana, the Chamber also shared plans to establish a Business Helpdesk. This initiative will assist U.S. companies with local registration and industry requirements, providing the guidance needed to navigate the Ghanaian business environment successfully

AmCham Ghana Visits Carloking Freight Logistics Ltd

Acting Executive Secretary Jane Okyere-Aduachie paid a courtesy visit to Carloking Freight Logistics Ltd, where she met with Operations Manager Beatrice Oyumfour Ocansey. Carloking, a valued member of the freight and logistics sector, welcomed the visit as part of our ongoing commitment to building stronger partnerships and driving collaboration with key industry stakeholders.

AmCham Member Visitation to Consolidated Shipping Agencies Ltd (Conship).

As part of the Chamber’s ongoing member engagement efforts, the Acting Executive Secretary paid a courtesy visit to Consolidated Shipping Agencies Limited (Conship) and met with CEO Dr. Macdonald Vasnani at their Swiss Port offices in Airport City. The visit aimed to strengthen ties and explore opportunities for collaboration, while also discussing some of the operational challenges facing the logistics sector, including the rising cost of doing business.

Conship is a proudly Ghanaian-owned logistics company established on February 13, 1996. With nearly 30 years of experience, the company has expanded its presence across Tema, Takoradi, and over 200 global locations. Conship specializes in freight forwarding, customs brokerage, haulage, warehousing, vessel agency, and personal shipping services, and recently opened new offices in Rwanda and Houston, further solidifying its global reach.

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AmCham Ghana meets with the AMPP Chapter Ghana and Industrial Coatings Africa.

Earlier today, Ing. Daniel Allotey, CEO of Industrial Coatings Africa and president of the AMPP Ghana Chapter, together with the chapter’s executive team, paid a courtesy visit to the Secretariat. The visit offered valuable insight into their operations and the mission of AMPP Ghana. It also opened the door for meaningful discussions on potential areas of collaboration, conversations we are proud to support and eager to build on.

AmCham Ghana Joins Launch of Landmark Project to Map Investment Opportunities Across All 261 Districts

The Chamber’s Acting Executive Secretary, Jane Okyere-Aduachie, joined Mr. Simon Madjie, CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), at the official launch of the Investment Opportunity Mapping Project (IOMP), a pivotal step in Ghana’s investment drive. The event featured a keynote address by Hon. Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, and remarks from Guest Speaker Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness & Industry, who emphasized the government’s commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth through strategic investment.

The IOMP is a joint initiative between GIPC, the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), and the Ministry of trade agribusiness and Industry, and Industry (MoTAI). It seeks to systematically identify, assess, and document viable investment opportunities across all 261 districts in Ghana. The ultimate goal is to promote balanced economic growth nationwide.

The initiative encompasses several key interventions:

▪️ Investment Opportunities Mapping: A nationwide exercise to identify and profile investment-ready prospects across Ghana’s districts.

▪️Regional Investment Roadshows: High-level forums designed to spotlight regional opportunities and encourage a more equitable distribution of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

▪️Tailored Investment Presentations: Focused sessions for Regional Ministers, MMDCEs, and traditional authorities to support local advocacy and promote viable Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) beyond Accra.

▪️Regional Expansion of GIPC Offices: A decentralization strategy aimed at improving accessibility, strengthening service delivery, and enabling real-time engagement with regional stakeholders.

The Chamber is proud to support this forward-looking initiative and remains committed to advancing investment and economic inclusion across Ghana.

AmCham Ghana meeting with Jobberman Ghana

Earlier today, the American Chamber of Commerce Ghana and Jobberman Ghana explored strategies to propel members for human resources needs and collaborate to connect with more experts to contribute to the development of human resources.

Additionally, Jobberman partnered with Mastercard to provide free soft skills training for young women, helping them find jobs.

AmCham Ghana Joins Africa Real Estate Conference & Expo to Discuss Sustainable Growth and Innovation

On Wednesday, June 18th, AmCham Ghana had the opportunity to take part in the Africa Real Estate Conference & Expo, hosted by the Ghana Real Estate Professionals Association (GREPA) under the theme: “Unlocking Africa’s Potential for Sustainable Growth.”

Held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, the event brought together a vibrant mix of voices, industry leaders, developers, government officials, and innovators, who are all playing a role in shaping the future of real estate across Africa.

One of the key highlights was a powerful address from Hon. Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui, Deputy Minister for Works and Housing. She spoke about the importance of fully rolling out Ghana’s Real Estate Agency Act and the value of adapting tried and tested international frameworks, like the U.S. model, to fit Ghana’s unique needs and realities.

A particularly exciting moment came from our Platinum Member, Zipline, represented by Country Director Daniel Marfo. He shared how Zipline’s drone technology, originally developed to deliver life-saving medical supplies like blood, is now opening up new possibilities for infrastructure and urban development. Ghana, after Rwanda, is one of the first countries in the world to use this innovation at scale, and it’s already showing promise in supporting smarter real estate planning and service delivery.

During the event, our acting executive secretary, Jane Okyere-Aduachie, shared brief remarks on the Chamber’s ongoing commitment to strengthening U.S.-Ghana trade and investment. She highlighted the importance of real estate as a key pillar of economic growth and emphasized AMCHAM’s role as a bridge between American investors and Ghana’s growing sectors.

The event also featured an engaging fireside chat, where panelists dove into key topics such as

  • Making land ownership and registration more accessible and secure

  • Financing infrastructure projects and enabling digital real estate transactions

  • Using technology and data to plan better, more livable cities

For AMCHAM Ghana, it was an energizing reminder of how collaboration between the public and private sectors can drive real, sustainable progress. We’re proud to be part of these conversations, and even more excited about what lies ahead for Ghana’s real estate space.

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