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U.S. – Ghana Business Forum
July 5, 2018 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
The maiden U.S.-Ghana Business Forum is a high-level meeting of U.S. and Ghanaian Businesses aimed at fostering and deepening bilateral commercial engagements between the two countries. The United States is one of the major trading partners of Ghana and the U.S. is among the top sources of Foreign Direct Investment into Ghana.
The 2018 U.S.-Ghana Business Forum is on the theme: Strengthening U.S.-Ghana Commercial Partnerships towards a Ghana beyond Aid. The Ghana Beyond Aid Initiative, sees Ghana taking full ownership and responsibility for the its economic growth and transformation, in a new partnership with the country’s partners through strategic and innovative domestic revenue mobilization as well as long term financing instruments to support economic development for higher productivity, jobs and inclusive growth.
The forum will endeavor to strengthen trade and promote business partnership opportunities between U.S. and Ghanaian Companies in infrastructure, railway, and renewable energy and technology sectors.
The maiden U.S.-Ghana Business Forum will have in attendance government officials, influential business leaders, trade and technology experts and stakeholders to discuss trade and investment opportunities between the United States, Ghana and the African Continent. It will also serve as a platform to explore new business opportunities and address regulatory challenges affecting trade and investment.
Speakers will include senior U.S. and Ghanaian Officials and leaders from the business community.
At the end of the conference, it is expected that U.S.-Ghana Commercial relations will be strengthened, focusing on improving the investment climate in both countries. Participants will have the opportunity to network, share their experiences and identify specific investment opportunities for future transactions.