Francis Kojo Kwarteng Arthur

Also known as: Mr. Arthur

CEO of Ghana Export Promotion Authority, advancing export growth through trade partnerships and investment promotion facilities.

2026-06-162026-10-28

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October 2026
8 OctJoy Online
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), Francis Kojo Kwarteng Arthur, has called for increased investment, expertise and partnerships to transform Ghana’s economic opportunities into productive activity. …
GEPA CEO calls for investment to transform Ghana’s economic opportunities
September 2026
10 SeptDaily Guide
… The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, made the call when the Chief Executive Officer of GEPA, Francis Kojo Kwarteng Arthur, paid a courtesy call on him during his tour of the region. …
Western Region Seeks Closer Investment Collaboration
7 SeptDaily Guide
… The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), Francis Kojo Kwarteng Arthur, mentioned that Ghana’s non-traditional exports growth was driven by strong performance across several sectors, particularly horticultural products, which recorded significant …
Adhere To Global Standards For Export Success – Trade Minister
4 SeptJoy Online
… Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Francis Kojo Kwarteng Arthur, said non-traditional exports reached US$5.006 billion in 2025, representing a 30.7 percent increase from US$3.83 billion in 2024. …
Gov’t moves to make horticulture key driver of Ghana’s export growth
August 2026
21 AugDaily Guide
Francis Kojo Kwarteng Arthur (M), Davies Narh Korboe with other officials The third edition of the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 has been launched with a call for stronger partnerships among government, the private sector, farmers and exporters to transform the country’s agricultu …
Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 To Expand Export Opportunities
19 AugThe Chronicle
… Nelson made the remarks when the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), Francis Kojo Kwarteng Arthur, paid a working visit to the Western Region. …
‘Silo mentality’ costing Western Region billions -Minister warns
14 AugJoy Online
… Mr Nelson made the call when the Chief Executive Officer of GEPA, Francis Kojo Kwarteng Arthur, paid a working visit to him during his tour of the Western Region to assess the authority’s operations and activities. …
Western Region needs stronger investment coordination to unlock economic potential — Joseph Nelson
5 AugThe Ghanaian Times
… The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GEPA, Mr Francis Kojo Kwarteng Arthur, described the London Trade House as a practical link between Ghanaian producers and UK buyers. …
Ghana strengthens UK trade ties …As GEPA opens Trade House in London to boost exports
July 2026
21 JulJoy Online
… n attendance at this high-level meeting were Jeroen Verheul, the Netherlands Ambassador to Ghana and representing the Netherlands Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation; Eddison Mensah Agbenyegah, Ghana’s Ambassador to the Netherlands; Francis Kojo Kwarteng Arthur …
GEPA, Netherlands CBI sign MoU to formalise trade partnership
21 JulJoy Online
… n attendance at this high-level meeting were Jeroen Verheul, the Netherlands Ambassador to Ghana and representing the Netherlands Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation; Eddison Mensah Agbenyegah, Ghana’s Ambassador to the Netherlands; Francis Kojo Kwarteng Arthur …
GEPA, Netherlands CBI sign MoU to formalise trade partnership

Business

GEPA CEO calls for investment to unlock Ghana's economic potential

The News

The CEO of Ghana Export Promotion Authority has called for increased investment, expertise and partnerships to transform Ghana's economic opportunities into productive activity, saying the country's resources could support new industries and attract investment if properly harnessed. He made the call at the launch of the Invest Ghana Summit 2026 and 22nd Ghana Club 100 Awards, scheduled for November 16 and 17.

8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

GEPA CEO calls for investment to unlock Ghana's economic potential
The CEO of Ghana Export Promotion Authority has called for increased investment, expertise and partnerships to transform Ghana's economic opportunities into productive activity, saying the country's resources could support new industries and attract investment if properly harnessed. He made the call at the launch of the Invest Ghana Summit 2026 and 22nd Ghana Club 100 Awards, scheduled for November 16 and 17.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

Western Region urges closer investment promotion collaboration
The Western Regional Minister has called for stronger engagement between government investment and export promotion agencies and the Western Regional Coordinating Council to maximise the region's economic potential and create jobs. He cited the region's productive base and exportable products, and raised concerns about inadequate information sharing between the regional administration and investment promotion institutions.
10 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 7 September

Trade minister urges exporters to meet global quality standards
Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Ghana's Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Minister, has urged Ghanaian exporters to prioritise compliance with global standards and quality requirements, saying increased production alone cannot guarantee success in international markets. She noted that food safety, traceability, certification, packaging, and quality standards are essential for competing under market access arrangements like the African Continental Free Trade Area.
7 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 4 September

Government positions horticulture as key export growth driver
The government is working to develop Ghana's horticulture sector as a driver of export growth, with efforts to improve production, processing, certification and market access. The Trade Minister said non-traditional exports exceeded US$5 billion in 2025 and highlighted an approved agribusiness policy aimed at addressing supply, financing, value addition and market access challenges.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

Ghana launches third horticulture expo to boost exports
The third Ghana Horticulture Expo 2026 has been launched in Accra with a theme of "From Soil to Sovereignty: Building Ghana's Agricultural Self-Reliance." The President of the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters said the expo aims to strengthen partnerships among government, the private sector, farmers and exporters to build Ghana's capacity to feed its population, supply industries, reduce import dependence, create jobs and compete in global markets.
21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 19 August

Western Region minister warns silo mentality costs billions
Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson has warned that poor coordination and information-sharing among state institutions is undermining the region's economic potential and costing billions of cedis in investment and export opportunities. He cited insufficient information flow between the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre and the Regional Coordinating Council as an example of how agencies fail to provide coordinated support to businesses.
19 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 14 August

Western Region Minister urges stronger investment coordination
Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson has called for closer cooperation between government investment and export promotion institutions (GEPA, GIPC) and the Western Regional Coordinating Council to maximise the region's economic potential through job creation, increased production and export growth. He noted inadequate information-sharing between the regional administration and investment institutions, and identified the region's natural resources and industrial activities as key to Ghana's domestic production and export agenda.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in London to boost exports
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority has opened a Trade House in London to provide Ghanaian exporters with a permanent marketplace in the United Kingdom and create new opportunities for trade and investment. The facility will showcase processed foods, beverages, textiles, cosmetics and light manufactured goods, and host sector-focused exhibitions and business-to-business meetings to connect Ghanaian producers with UK buyers.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 21 July

GEPA and Netherlands CBI formalize Ghana trade partnership
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority and the Netherlands' Centre for the Promotion of Sustainable Production and Trade have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen economic cooperation and provide direct market access for Ghanaian exporters to the Netherlands and the European Union.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
GEPA and Netherlands CBI sign trade partnership agreement
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) and the Netherlands' CBI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalise a trade partnership, aiming to strengthen economic cooperation and provide Ghanaian exporters with direct market access to the Netherlands and wider EU markets.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 29 June

GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has officially opened the Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, establishing Ghana's first dedicated commercial foothold on the United States East Coast. The facility provides market intelligence, trade advisory, export matchmaking, investment promotion support, and financing access for Ghanaian businesses seeking to enter or expand in the American market.
29 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Friday 26 June

GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority has opened a Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, Ghana's first dedicated commercial facility on the U.S. East Coast, offering market intelligence, trade advisory, export matchmaking, and investment promotion support to Ghanaian businesses seeking entry to the American market.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia for export support
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority has opened a Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, establishing Ghana's first dedicated commercial facility on the U.S. East Coast. The facility provides market intelligence, trade advisory, export matchmaking, and investment promotion support for Ghanaian businesses entering the American market, and follows similar Trade Houses opened in London and Kenya.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

Ghana to use World Cup 2026 for investor recruitment forums
Ghana's investment and export agencies are organizing Invest Ghana Business Forums in Canada and the United States during the 2026 FIFA World Cup to attract foreign direct investment and highlight opportunities in energy, agribusiness, manufacturing, mining, and other sectors.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →