Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana

Diplomatic mission providing support for cultural and social impact initiatives in Ghana, including digital education training, film production, and artistic exchange programs.

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September 2026
15 SeptJoy Online
… Deputy Head of Mission and Head of Cooperation at the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana, Magdalena Wüst, said sustainable growth in the cashew industry required stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors. …
African Cashew Alliance Conference 2026 opens in Accra with call for sustainable growth
August 2026
11 AugJoy Online
… tted to providing the policy and fiscal frameworks needed to empower local authorities, but said sustained progress would depend on coordinated action, accountability and adequate resources.‎ ‎Madam Magdalene Wust, Deputy Head of Cooperation at the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana …
IMCC seeks stronger decentralisation for local development‎
8 AugJoy Online
… those people who are taking care of our children in the schools as far as IT or ICT education is concerned to acquire some level of skills that would encourage or enhance the work they are doing in the classrooms.” He expressed appreciation to the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana …
ICT centres alone not enough to drive digital learning – UNIWIZ CEO
8 AugJoy Online
… on Thursday, August 6, and ended on Friday August 7, at the Methodist University was organised by the UNIWIZ Foundation in partnership with the Ghana Education Service (GES), ModePlus Innovation Hub and Intellite IT Solutions, with support from the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana …
Photos: UNIWIZ Foundation equips Greater Accra ICT coordinators in advanced digital skills
8 AugJoy Online
… Organised by the UNIWIZ Foundation in partnership with the Ghana Education Service (GES), ModePlus Innovation Hub and Intellite IT Solutions, with support from the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana, the training was held on the theme, “Advancing Ghana’s Education Technology Workfor …
UNIWIZ Foundation trains Greater Accra ICT coordinators in advanced digital skills
June 2026
5 JunDaily Guide
Panel discussion during the Art of Exchange event on The final edition of “Art of Exchange”, a cultural diplomacy initiative by DiplomArts in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana, closed on May 30, 2026, at the Sankofa Africa Center under the auspices of the Roc …
‘Art Of Exchange’ Closes In Aburi
May 2026
25 MayJoy Online
… The production has already secured strategic collaborations with the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana, Woodin and Ayoba, further positioning the film as one of the most ambitious independent Ghanaian productions currently in development.
Over 300 actors audition for Big Ghun and Doreen Avio’s ‘Scarlett Unveiled’
21 MayJoy Online
… The call was made by lawyer and President of For The Future Organisation, Kezia Asiedua Sanie, during the maiden edition of the FTF Impact Summit – Changemakers Dialogues held at the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana in Accra last week. …
FTF Impact Summit calls for stronger youth collaboration to drive Ghana’s development
14 MayThe Ghanaian Times
… The production is being developed in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana, which is supporting the project’s executive launch. …
Big Ghun and Doreen Avio set to unveil Scarlett Unveiled Auditions on May 23, 2026
14 MayJoy Online
… The production is being developed in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana, which is supporting the project’s executive launch. …
Big Ghun, Doreen Avio to hold Scarlett Unveiled auditions on May 23

Agriculture & Land

African Cashew Alliance conference opens in Accra for sustainable growth

The News

The 2026 African Cashew Alliance Annual Conference and Expo opened in Accra on September 15 to discuss building a more sustainable and value-driven cashew sector across Africa. The four-day event, organised by Ghana's Ministry of Food and Agriculture and the Tree Crops Development Authority with international partners, brought together stakeholders across the cashew value chain to address demand for quality, traceability, and sustainability.

15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

African Cashew Alliance conference opens in Accra for sustainable growth
The 2026 African Cashew Alliance Annual Conference and Expo opened in Accra on September 15 to discuss building a more sustainable and value-driven cashew sector across Africa. The four-day event, organised by Ghana's Ministry of Food and Agriculture and the Tree Crops Development Authority with international partners, brought together stakeholders across the cashew value chain to address demand for quality, traceability, and sustainability.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

IMCC calls for Ghana's decentralisation reset towards service quality
Dr Gameli Hoedoafia, Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation, has called for a fundamental reset of Ghana's decentralisation system to improve public service delivery and accelerate local development, moving beyond institution-building to focus on service quality and development outcomes.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 8 August

ICT centres need teacher training to drive digital learning
The UNIWIZ Foundation CEO says providing ICT centres for schools without equipping teachers with skills to use them effectively limits their impact, which is why the foundation has introduced an Advanced Digital Skills Training programme for GES ICT coordinators beginning in the Greater Accra Region.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
UNIWIZ Foundation trains Greater Accra ICT coordinators in digital skills
ICT coordinators and teachers from Greater Accra Region attended a two-day Advanced Digital Skills Training organised by UNIWIZ Foundation in partnership with the Ghana Education Service and others, aimed at strengthening capacity to support digital education in schools.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
UNIWIZ Foundation trains Greater Accra ICT coordinators in digital skills
ICT coordinators from across the Greater Accra Region underwent a two-day Advanced Digital Skills Training programme organised by UNIWIZ Foundation in partnership with the Ghana Education Service, ModePlus Innovation Hub and Intellite IT Solutions, with support from the Embassy of Switzerland, to strengthen digital literacy and enhance delivery of ICT education in schools.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

Art of Exchange cultural diplomacy initiative concludes in Aburi
The final edition of "Art of Exchange," a cultural diplomacy initiative by DiplomArts and the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana, closed on May 30, 2026, at the Sankofa Africa Center, featuring an installation by Ibrahim Mahama, a performance by Rocky Dawuni, and a panel discussion on decentralised artistic practices and creative communities' role in fostering dialogue across borders.
5 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 25 May

Over 300 actors audition for 'Scarlett Unveiled' film
More than 300 actors auditioned for Scarlett Unveiled, a Ghanaian feature film led by filmmaker Big Ghun and broadcaster Doreen Avio, in a 16-hour session on May 23, 2026. The film is based on the true story of a living individual and will blend film, literature, music and youth engagement.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

FTF Summit urges youth collaboration for Ghana's national development
Young people working in Ghana's social impact space were called to build stronger partnerships and collaborative networks to drive national development. The maiden FTF Impact Summit, held at the Embassy of Switzerland in Accra, brought together more than 200 policymakers, entrepreneurs, diplomats, and youth leaders to discuss leadership, innovation, and social impact.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

Big Ghun and Doreen Avio launch Scarlett Unveiled film auditions
Award-winning filmmaker Big Ghun and media personality Doreen Avio will open auditions for their feature film Scarlett Unveiled on May 23, 2026, at MCB Studios in Lapaz Tabora, inviting actors of all ages to participate. The project is supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana and Woodin textile brand.
14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Big Ghun, Doreen Avio audition Scarlett Unveiled film in May
Award-winning filmmaker Big Ghun and producer Doreen Avio will hold auditions for their feature film Scarlett Unveiled on May 23, 2026, at MCB Studios in Lapaz, inviting actors of all ages to participate in what they describe as an ambitious Ghanaian cinema project supported by the Embassy of Switzerland.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →