AmCham Ghana Hosts Maiden ICT & Digital Economy Committee Sitting

Accra, Ghana- Wednesday, 3rd December 2026- The American Chamber of Commerce in Ghana (AmCham Ghana), led by CEO Doris Kafui Afanyedey, successfully hosted the maiden sitting of the ICT & Digital Economy Committee at the Chamber Secretariat. The meeting represents a key milestone in deepening collaboration and policy advocacy across Ghana’s fast-growing digital ecosystem.

The session brought together leading industry players and technology partners, including representatives from Google West Africa, IBM Ghana, Microsoft Ghana, Oracle Ghana, American Tower Corporation (ATC), E-Services Africa Ltd. (Esal), Apotica Limited, Multithread ICT Solutions Limited, Devops Africa Limited, NCR Corporation, and Trimble Export Limited. Officials from the U.S. Embassy in Ghana, led by Senior Counselor Rachel Kresil, and supported by Commercial Officer Laurie Kelleher, Jennifer Antwi, an Economic Specialist at the Economic Section and Commercial Specialist Victoria Agbai, also joined the meeting to reinforce the shared U.S.–Ghana commitment to digital advancement.

Discussions centered on reviewing the mandate, vision, and objectives of the ICT & Digital Economy Committee, as well as examining current developments within Ghana’s policy and regulatory environment. Members also set priorities for the sector’s challenges and opportunities, while aligning on the 2026 Workplan, upcoming stakeholder engagements, and key flagship initiatives to drive industry growth.

AmCham Ghana expresses sincere appreciation to Multithread ICT Solutions Limited, proud sponsor of this maiden sitting, for their invaluable support and dedication to promoting digital innovation and transformation in Ghana.

This engagement underscores the Chamber’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the U.S.–Ghana commercial partnership through strategic platforms that enable dialogue, innovation, and sustainable technology-driven development

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Delta Air Lines resumes non-stop flights from Accra to Atlanta

AmCham Ghana joined its Platinum Member, Delta Air Lines, at the Kotoka International Airport for the official launch of the expanded seasonal Accra to Atlanta service.

The expanded service, which complements Delta’s year-round operation from New York JFK, enhances travel flexibility for business and leisure passengers and supports the rising flow of commerce, tourism, and cultural exchange. Remarks from U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Rolf Olson, GACL Managing Director Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, GCAA Director-General Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur, and GTA CEO Marilyn Maame Efua Houadjeto highlighted the diplomatic, operational, and economic significance of the new connection and reaffirmed the shared commitment to strengthening Ghana’s role as a regional aviation hub.

The flight, operated on the Airbus A330-900neo, delivers an improved onboard experience across all cabins, including Delta One Suites, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort, and Delta Main, with seatback entertainment and free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles Members.

The Chamber was represented by CEO Doris Kafui Afanyedey and members of the Secretariat, who participated alongside Delta’s leadership team, headed by Eliona Baddoo, General Manager, Ghana. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the start of the daily flight that will run for six weeks through January 16, introduced in response to strong travel demand between Ghana and the United States during the peak holiday season.

AmCham Ghana congratulates Delta Air Lines on this milestone. It remains committed to supporting initiatives that advance U.S.–Ghana commercial ties and expand opportunities for travelers and businesses on both sides.

Thanksgiving, Partnership, and Purpose: Reflections from AmCham Ghana’s 36th Annual Celebration

Thanksgiving stands as one of America’s oldest and most meaningful traditions, rooted in a story of resilience, generosity, and shared abundance. The first Thanksgiving in 1621 brought together early settlers and the Wampanoag people to celebrate a successful harvest after years of hardship. Over centuries, this simple gathering evolved into a national holiday symbolizing gratitude, community, and the belief that even in challenging seasons, there is always something to give thanks for.

For Americans, Thanksgiving is not merely a holiday; it is a philosophy. It calls communities to pause, reflect, and acknowledge the people, partnerships, and opportunities that make progress possible. It is this same spirit that guides AmCham Ghana’s cherished annual Thanksgiving Dinner, now in its 36th year.

This year’s celebration, our most attended to date, with over 380 members, partners, and leaders, brought that spirit to life. The presence of Hon. Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff to the President of Ghana, as Special Guest of Honour, alongside Rolf Olson, the Chargé d’Affaires and U.S. Embassy leadership, added profound significance to the evening.

Speaking on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, the Chief of Staff reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to strengthening the U.S.–Ghana partnership, based on shared democratic values and mutual respect. He highlighted Ghana’s ongoing macroeconomic recovery, citing positive indicators such as 8% inflation and 6.3% economic growth in Q2 2025. He encouraged U.S. businesses to explore emerging opportunities in technology, energy, manufacturing, and digital transformation as the government continues its efforts toward stability, transparency, and investment-friendly reforms.

The Chargé d’Affaires echoed this message, commending AmCham’s leadership and the Chamber’s role in shaping a dynamic, predictable environment for U.S. companies in Ghana. He reaffirmed the Mission’s commitment to expanding bilateral trade and investment while supporting American businesses operating in Ghana.

What We Should Be Grateful for This Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving season offers an important moment for reflection, both as Ghanaians and as members of the U.S. business community.

As Ghanaians, we are grateful for:

  • A resilient economy that continues to stabilize and rebound.
  • A strong democratic tradition that enables peaceful transitions and continuity in governance.
  • A vibrant private sector that continues to invest, innovate, and create jobs.
  • Trusted bilateral partnerships, especially with the United States, that support technology transfer, capacity building, and long-term development.

As the U.S. business community in Ghana, we are grateful for:

  • A welcoming investment environment, strengthened by reforms and renewed policy dialogue.
  • Growing commercial opportunities in digital innovation, energy transition, logistics, health, and manufacturing.
  • A dependable local workforce whose skills and resilience fuel the success of U.S. companies operating in Ghana.
  • A strong partnership with the government and the U.S. Mission, which continues to champion transparency, predictability, and collaboration.
  • The AmCham ecosystem, which remains a trusted bridge, offering advocacy, insights, networks, and platforms to help businesses grow.

A Celebration of Community

This year’s Thanksgiving Dinner also recognized outstanding sponsors, partners, and contributors whose support strengthens the Chamber’s mission. The overwhelming participation and positive feedback reaffirm the power of community and the importance of gratitude in building lasting partnerships.

As AmCham Ghana looks toward 2026, we carry forward a shared message: Thanksgiving reminds us that progress is built together. Whether as Ghanaians or as members of the U.S. business community, we have much to appreciate, and even more to look forward to.

This is the heart of the AmCham Business Bridge: connecting communities, strengthening partnerships, and advancing shared prosperity.

Ghana–U.S. Executive Dialogue Strengthens Investment Ties on the sidelines of UNGA 2025

On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce in Ghana (AmCham Ghana), convened a high-level U.S.–Ghana Executive Business Dialogue. The 25th September event was graced by H.E. President John Dramani Mahama, who reaffirmed his government’s commitment to creating a more attractive and enabling environment for foreign investment in Ghana.

Renewed Commitment to Investment Reforms

In his remarks, President Mahama underscored reforms designed to open Ghana further to global investors. The comprehensive dialogue covered opportunities in energy, healthcare, mining, technology, and agriculture in Ghana, one of West Africa’s fastest-growing markets. The discussions underscored Ghana’s determination to strengthen U.S. commercial partnerships, with President Mahama reaffirming his campaign message that the country is “open for business.”

He emphasized the removal of minimum capital requirements for foreign entry (except for sectors reserved for Ghanaians), the ongoing digital transformation of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) to enable 24-hour business registration, and the planned introduction of electronic visas from 2026. These measures, he stressed, will ease the process of doing business and position Ghana as the “gateway to Africa” for U.S. investors.

Business Leaders Engage on Opportunities

The roundtable brought together leading American multinationals and Ghanaian corporate leaders across energy, aviation, technology, healthcare, and financial services. Discussions centered on deepening partnerships, expanding trade and investment flows, and addressing shared challenges in the business environment. Companies welcomed the government’s reforms and expressed optimism about the opportunities to scale their investments in Ghana.

For U.S. firms, the discussions signal a stronger and more predictable investment climate in Ghana, backed by the President’s commitment to reforms. The removal of capital entry requirements for most sectors lowers barriers for new entrants, while the push toward 24-hour business registration and future e-visas reduces friction for cross-border operations.

Trade policy is also central. The possible renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) will ensure continued duty-free access to the U.S. market, which is vital for Ghanaian exports and, by extension, for U.S. firms building supply chains and joint ventures in the country. Meanwhile, Ghana’s role as host of the AfCFTA Secretariat gives U.S. companies a strategic hub into Africa’s 1.4-billion-person market.

Sector by sector, opportunities are opening. In energy and mining, U.S. technology and service providers can partner with Ghana to modernize infrastructure and drive sustainable practices. In healthcare, demand for pharmaceuticals, digital health solutions, and advanced

medical equipment remains high. Agriculture and agribusiness present avenues for U.S. firms to apply innovation across supply chains. And in technology, Ghana’s youthful population and digital transformation create fertile ground for American innovation and investment.

Ultimately, the roundtable reinforced that Ghana is positioning itself as the entry point for U.S. companies into Africa. For American businesses, this is both a market opportunity and a strategic imperative: those who move early will be best placed to shape and benefit from the continent’s next wave of grow

AmCham Ghana’s Role

As the convener on the Ghana side, AmCham Ghana facilitated candid exchanges between policymakers and the private sector. The Chamber reaffirmed its role as a trusted partner that connects U.S. businesses to Ghana’s opportunities, while ensuring that members’ concerns are constructively addressed through advocacy and dialogue. The event further highlighted the Chamber’s growing influence as a neutral platform that strengthens U.S.–Ghana economic relations.

AmCham Ghana is uniquely positioned to serve as the bridge between U.S. businesses and Ghana’s evolving investment landscape. At the New York roundtable, the Chamber played a convening role—bringing the President, senior policymakers, and corporate leaders into one room for frank and solution-oriented dialogue.

Going forward, AmCham’s role will be threefold:

1. Advocacy – ensuring that the concerns of U.S. investors are voiced at the highest levels of government, particularly on regulatory clarity, taxation, and trade policy.

2. Facilitation – creating platforms where members can explore partnerships, expand into new sectors, and connect with Ghana’s AfCFTA advantage as a regional gateway. It will also facilitate a U.S. Ghana Commercial dialogue with key Ministries and Agencies to provide members with a formalized high level platform to influence policy and gain insights to the Ghana’s evolving economy

3. Support – equipping member companies with practical tools, market intelligence, and policy insights to reduce business risks and unlock opportunities.

In essence, AmCham Ghana will remain a trusted partner for U.S. companies, enabling them not just to enter the market but to thrive, while also strengthening Ghana’s position as a reliable investment destination in Africa

Looking Ahead

The success of the New York roundtable not only reaffirmed Ghana’s openness for business but also set the tone for sustained U.S.–Ghana cooperation. With a renewed focus on investment facilitation, digital reforms, and inclusive growth, the Chamber and its partners will continue to play a pivotal role in unlocking opportunities that benefit both economies.

As the President succinctly put it, “Ghana is indeed open for business.

Baker Hughes Hosts AmCham CEO Doris Afanyedey

On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Doris Afanyedey visited Baker Hughes Ghana in Accra as part of the CEO Listening Tour and engaged with the company’s leadership team. Baker Hughes, a global energy technology company formed through the merger of GE Oil & Gas and Baker Hughes, has operated in Ghana for nearly two decades.

Doris met with John Swatson, Senior Sales Operations Manager; William Yeboah, Local Content & Government Accounts Manager; and Daniel O., Sales & Commercial (Subsurface), and the discussions focused on:Baker Hughes’ ongoing priorities in Ghana’s oil & gas sector and the broader energy transition.

  • Key challenges faced by multinational energy firms, including local content requirements and taxation,
  • Opportunities for collaboration with AmCham Ghana in advocacy, energy transition dialogues, and local capacity building initiatives.

Baker Hughes reaffirmed its commitment to Ghana’s energy sector and expressed strong interest in working closely with AmCham Ghana’s Energy, Extractives & Infrastructure Board Sector Committee.

This partnership will help strengthen AmCham’s advocacy in the energy space, support Ghana’s transition to sustainable energy, and create new avenues for collaboration between U.S. businesses and Ghana’s energy industry.

Baker Hughes company provides upstream services across subsurface drilling and completions, surface and wellhead equipment, and industrial turbomachinery, while also supporting local operations with a 12-acre base in Ghana that includes workshops, climate-controlled stores, and laydown facilities.

Through these investments, Baker Hughes contributes to Ghana’s energy sector by enabling efficient oil and gas operations, building local capability, and offering infrastructure that can support cross-sector needs. The company remains a key partner in advancing innovation, knowledge transfer, and sustainable growth within Ghana’s extractives industry.

AmCham CEO Doris Afanyedey visits UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce.

On Friday, September 5, 2025, the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham Ghana) held a strategic meeting with the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) in Accra. The discussions were led by Doris K. Afanyedey, CEO of AmCham Ghana, and Adjoba Kyiamah, Executive Director of the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce.

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The meeting was very constructive and centered around how AmCham Ghana and the UK–Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) can explore new avenues for collaboration and strengthening bilateral chamber relations.

The discussions highlighted past partnerships, including multi-chamber networking events, joint advocacy on investment climate issues, and engagements with key government agencies. Both chambers reaffirmed the importance of speaking with a united voice on matters affecting their members, particularly around taxation.

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Moving forward, AmCham and UKGCC agreed to deepen collaboration through:

  • Structured joint advocacy platforms, including policy briefs on the ease of doing business.
  • Sector-specific programs in areas such as energy transition, digital economy, healthcare, and logistics.
  • Joint trade and investment missions, fostering U.S.–UK–Ghana triangular business partnerships.
  • SME and skills development initiatives to build capacity for Ghanaian businesses.

This renewed partnership positions both chambers as stronger allies in advancing a favourable business environment and expanding opportunities for their members.

               

The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce plays a vital role in promoting trade and investment between the United Kingdom and Ghana. Through its focus on market access, regulatory services, advocacy, and trade missions, UKGCC connects businesses with key stakeholders, including government agencies, regulators, and investors, while also providing fee-based trade support such as research, partner searches, and business registration services.

Cargill Ghana Hosts AmCham CEO Doris Afanyedey as Part of Listening Tour

On Thursday, August 28, 2025,  Doris Afanyedey visited Cargill Ghana as part of the Listening Tour and met with Managing Director Max Essoh Latte.

Cargill, a global leader in food and agriculture, has operated in Ghana for more than four decades. Through its cocoa processing facility in Tema, established in 2008, Cargill supports local employment, strengthens Ghana’s cocoa value chain, and contributes to sustainable agriculture practices that benefit farmers and communities.

In April 2025, Cargill extended its strategic partnership with Orange Corners Ghana to empower youth entrepreneurs through mentorship, training, and funding support. This investment reflects Cargill’s commitment to Ghana’s long-term growth, fostering innovation and opportunity while deepening its role as a trusted partner in the country’s economic development.

AmCham CEO Engages Kosmos Energy

On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Doris Afanyedey visited Kosmos Energy as part of the Listening Tour and met with Vice President Joe Mensah.

Kosmos Energy, a long-standing Platinum Member of AmCham Ghana, is an upstream oil and gas company with a strong presence in Ghana’s Jubilee and TEN fields. The company is known for its focus on sustainable exploration, technological innovation, and long-term partnerships with host communities.

In May 2025, Kosmos announced a US $2 billion investment to expand its upstream operations in Ghana. The investment will accelerate exploration and production activities, upgrade offshore infrastructure, and deploy advanced technologies to maximize output. This milestone underscores Kosmos’ commitment to Ghana’s energy sector and its role in driving economic growth through responsible resource development.

AmCham CEO Engages Max Industries Ghana

The Listening Tour also took Doris to Max Industries Ghana, a platinum member that joined the Chamber in 2024. Founded in July 2020 and based in the Dawa Industrial Zone near Tema, Max Industries is Ghana’s largest rice miller, with operations spanning toll milling, paddy drying, rice processing, packaging (1 kg–50 kg bags), and nationwide distribution. The company plays a vital role in strengthening local agriculture and food security through advanced processing systems. Doris was received by Board Chairman Maxwell Techie and Managing Director Dr. Kwadwo Brako Appiah Kubi.

Beyond rice, the Max Group has diversified into other sectors. Max Buy, its electronics and home appliances retail chain, operates in major malls across Ghana, including a newly opened outlet at West Hills Mall in Accra. The company represents brands such as Tecno, Infinix, Syinix, and Itel. Other subsidiaries include ventures in real estate and poultry farming.
Discussions centered on how AmCham could facilitate partnerships with U.S. companies to help Max Industries scale its rice farming and milling operations, while also expanding opportunities across its growing group of businesses.

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