Caribbean Export indicators three MoUs to assist elevated commerce between Caribbean and Ghana
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Caribbean Export indicators three MoUs to assist elevated commerce between Caribbean and Ghana

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Final Tuesday, June 6, 2023, there was a major gathering of presidency officers, enterprise leaders, and commerce consultants on the first leg of the Caribbean-West Africa Commerce mission to Ghana.

Hosted by the Caribbean Export Growth Company (Caribbean Export), the mission aimed to foster collaboration and discover rising areas for commerce and funding alternatives between Ghana and the Caribbean.

The opening session welcomed the Hon. Stephen Amoah, the Deputy Minister of Commerce from the Authorities of Ghana, who delivered remarks, expressing the federal government’s dedication to fostering commerce relations with the Caribbean.

– Commercial –

Benjamin Dzoboku, Managing Director of Republic Financial institution Ghana PLC, and Mr. Gerald Nsomba, Specialist Commerce, and Company Finance with AfriExim Financial institution, additionally shared their views on the importance of the Ghana-Caribbean partnership and their efforts to assist SME improvement together with commerce and enterprise alternatives between the areas.

The signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) befell between Caribbean Export and distinguished Ghanaian organizations, together with the Personal Enterprise Federation, Ghana Union of Merchants Affiliation, and Ghana Nationwide Chamber of Commerce and Business (GNCCI).

These MoUs purpose to foster nearer collaboration and improve commerce relations between the Caribbean and Ghana, exploring potential partnerships for joint actions and facilitate companies in key sectors similar to renewable power, agriculture expertise and ICT.

– Commercial –

Mr. Deodat Maharaj, Govt Director of Caribbean Export, talking on the occasion emphasised the significance of forging sturdy partnerships and highlighted the potential for financial development by collaboration between Ghana and the Caribbean.

“The choice to mount this mission to Ghana was in keeping with Barbados’ dedication to strengthen its bilateral relationship with Ghana and the continent of Africa, significantly in relation to the inexperienced and orange economies,” he shared.

Moreover, Hon Ginger Moxey, Minister for Grand Bahama from the Authorities of the Bahamas, and Hon. Sandra Husbands, Minister of State within the Ministry of Overseas Affairs and Enterprise Growth, added their voices to the dialog, emphasizing the potential for mutually helpful cooperation between Ghana and the Caribbean.

Mr. Clement Osei-Amoako, President of GNCCI, talking on the signing ceremony mentioned it was solely by commerce that the non-public sector might harness their full potential and develop along with the Caribbean given the similarities they share.

“So, I see this as a possibility for us to see our counterparts from the Caribbean and commerce with them,” he added.

Following the signing ceremony, members had the chance to community and interact in business-to-business conferences which offered a conducive surroundings for fostering concrete connections and exchanging concepts.