Accra, Ghana – The 3rd Ghana-EU Business Forum was held on May 20 and 21, 2025, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, under the theme “Deepening Ghana-EU Cooperation on Trade and Investment in Non-Traditional Value Chains under the EU Global Gateway Strategy.” President John Dramani Mahama delivered a keynote address, emphasizing the importance of fostering a conducive environment for business growth and calling for investment in value chains with high growth potential.
The forum brought together key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors of Ghana and the European Union to explore avenues for enhancing bilateral trade and investment. High-level panelists, including Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, and representatives from the EU Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security, discussed strategies for modernizing Ghana’s agribusiness sector, enhancing local vaccine production capabilities, and expanding renewable energy initiatives.
The EU’s Global Gateway strategy was highlighted as a pivotal framework for facilitating sustainable investments and fostering innovation within these sectors. Interactive sessions, including Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Government (B2G) meetings, provided participants with opportunities to forge new partnerships and explore investment prospects.
The forum concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthening economic ties between Ghana and the EU, laying a solid foundation for future collaborations aimed at sustainable development and mutual prosperity.
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