… Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare (MP), Minister of Trade, Industry and Agribusiness, for driving industrialisation and trade facilitation policies that support SME growth and exports. …
6th Ghana Minister of the Year Awards slated for June 6Ghana Minute.
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Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare
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Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare — Ghana's Trade Minister advancing women's economic participation and trade-led growth, speaking at 2026 summit on leveraging female entrepreneurs.
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The Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Sampson Ahi, on behalf of the Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, urged renewed commitment to Africa’s economic transformation through trade, industrialisation, agribusiness, and innovation, while highlighting the importance …
Trade Ministry calls for Africa’s economic and spiritual transformation at Let Africa Go Conference… At the joint World Bank–African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)–ISSER seminar on ‘Rethinking Trade for Growth and Jobs in Ghana’, Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Minister, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare said Ghana posted its strongest external trade performance in history in 2 …
Export concentration failing to create enough jobs despite record trade performance… Addressing the gathering, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, said although Ghana had made significant progress in stabilising the economy, the country had yet to fully harness the benefits of trade. …
Ghana advised to rethink Trade Strategy to drive jobs and economic growthThe Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, on Monday, May 11, held separate meetings with envoys from the United Kingdom and China to discuss opportunities aimed at strengthening trade, investment, and economic cooperation between Ghana and the two …
Trade Minister engages UK, Chinese envoys on investment and economic cooperationMinister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare says the proposed Women’s Development Bank will provide low-interest financing, flexible collateral requirements and tailored business support for women-led enterprises as government moves to close the financin …
Women’s Development Bank to offer low-interest credit for female entrepreneurs – Trade MinisterMinister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has described women as Ghana’s “underutilised engine of national growth,” stressing that the country cannot achieve its economic ambitions while leaving half of its population underutilised. …
Women are Ghana’s underutilised engine of growth—Trade MinisterThe Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has told female business leaders that Ghana’s economic future depends on unlocking the full potential of women entrepreneurs and professionals across all sectors of the economy. …
Ghana’s economic future depends on women—Trade Minister tells CEOsMinister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has declared that the government is actively driving transformational policies aimed at expanding opportunities for women and positioning them at the centre of Ghana’s economic development agenda. …
“We are not just inheriting change; we are driving it”—Trade Minister on Affirmative Action Law… It will require strong partnerships, coordinated investments, and a shared commitment.” “Together, we can position Ghana as a leader in cashew apple valorization in Africa.” Government Support Speaking on behalf of Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Deputy Minister Sampson Ah …
TCDA CEO leads charge to scale up cashew apple value addition opportunities
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Ghana Minister of the Year Awards returns June 6 in Accra
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The 6th Ghana Minister of the Year Awards will be held at La Palm Beach Convention Centre in Accra on June 6, 2026, recognizing Ministers of State for measurable delivery in their portfolios. Six contenders have emerged following public nominations and performance assessments.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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Ghana Minister of the Year Awards returns June 6 in Accra
The 6th Ghana Minister of the Year Awards will be held at La Palm Beach Convention Centre in Accra on June 6, 2026, recognizing Ministers of State for measurable delivery in their portfolios. Six contenders have emerged following public nominations and performance assessments.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Trade Ministry urges Africa's economic, spiritual transformation at conference
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Trade called for renewed commitment to Africa's economic transformation through trade, industrialisation, and innovation at the 2026 Let Africa Go Conference, emphasising the importance of faith and values in sustainable development alongside Africa's potential through its youth, resources, and entrepreneurial spirit.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's record trade surplus failing to create adequate jobs
Ghana posted its strongest external trade performance in 2025 with a trade surplus of US$13.6 billion and export receipts of US$31.11 billion, mainly from gold exports. However, policymakers and economists warn that the current export model remains concentrated in raw commodities and insufficient to drive broad-based employment gains and long-term industrialisation.
15 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Thursday 14 May
Ghana urged to rethink trade strategy for growth and jobs
Participants at a World Bank-led seminar in Accra said Ghana must fundamentally rethink its trade strategy to unlock sustainable economic growth and create jobs. Ghana's Trade Minister reported a historic trade surplus of US$13.6 billion in 2025 and export receipts of US$31.11 billion, but noted the country has yet to fully harness trade benefits.
14 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Monday 11 May
Trade Minister meets UK, Chinese envoys on investment cooperation
Ghana's Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare held separate meetings with the UK High Commissioner and Chinese envoy to discuss strengthening trade, investment, and economic cooperation, including attracting foreign direct investment and boosting local manufacturing. The UK High Commissioner reaffirmed commitment to a Ghana–UK Investment Summit scheduled for June 1–2, 2026 in London, which President Mahama is expected to attend.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 7 May
Women's Development Bank to provide low-interest credit for female entrepreneurs
Ghana's Trade Minister says a proposed Women's Development Bank will offer low-interest financing, flexible collateral requirements, and business support for women-led enterprises, with the 2026 national budget allocating 401 million Ghana cedis to capitalise the institution.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Women as underutilised engine of Ghana's economic growth
Ghana's Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare has described women as an "underutilised engine of national growth," arguing that women's economic participation should be treated as a national economic priority rather than a social issue, speaking at the 2026 Ghana Female CEOs Summit.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's economic future depends on women entrepreneurs, trade minister says
Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare told female CEOs at the 2026 Ghana Female CEOs Summit that Ghana's economic future depends on unlocking the full potential of women entrepreneurs and professionals across all sectors. The Minister said women constitute approximately 51 percent of Ghana's population and are an underutilised engine of national growth.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Trade Minister highlights Affirmative Action Law implementation for women
At the 2026 Ghana Female CEOs Summit, Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare stated that the government is actively driving transformational policies to expand opportunities for women through legislation, financing, and institutional reforms, describing women's economic participation as a national competitiveness strategy rather than a gender programme.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Saturday 2 May
TCDA CEO urges investments in cashew apple value addition
Ghana's Tree Crops Development Authority CEO called for urgent investment and partnerships to expand cashew apple processing, noting that an estimated 2 million metric tonnes of cashew apples are produced annually but mostly go to waste, despite potential for transformation into juices, wines, jams, ethanol, and other products.
2 May 2026 · Joy Online →