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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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In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy 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
  3. August 2026
  4. Joy 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
  5. Joy 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
  6. Joy 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
  7. Joy 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
  8. June 2026
  9. Daily 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
  10. May 2026
  11. Joy 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’
  12. Joy 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
  13. The 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. Joy 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.

12 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. 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.

    12 hours ago · Joy Online

Tuesday 11 August

  1. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

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