Hans Akerboom

Also known as: H.E. Akerboom · Mr Akerboom · H.E. Hans Akerboom · Ambassador-designate of the Netherlands to Ghana

2026-10-262026-10-31

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October 2026
29 OctJoy Online
… National Security Coordinator, COP Osman Abdul-Razak, also emphasised collective action, while Netherlands Ambassador to Ghana, Hans Akerboom, highlighted the importance of inclusive governance, youth opportunities and community engagement. …
Stakeholders call for stronger community-security collaboration to prevent extremism
26 OctJoy Online
… The Deputy Minister subsequently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Netherlands Ambassador to Ghana, Hans Akerboom, to strengthen cooperation in the poultry sector. …
Government is taking poultry sector seriously – Dumelo
26 OctJoy Online
… Hans Akerboom, said his country was ready to work with Ghanaian stakeholders to identify practical solutions to challenges facing the sector and expand opportunities for local poultry farmers and businesses. …
Netherlands pledges technical support and investment to boost Ghana’s poultry industry
26 OctJoy Online
… Hans Akerboom, has expressed concern over Ghana’s dependence on imported poultry, saying the country imports about 80% of its poultry supply despite strong domestic demand. …
80% poultry import dependence highlights need to grow local production – Netherlands Ambassador
26 OctJoy Online
… Hans Akerboom, who disclosed that about 80 per cent of Ghana’s poultry supply was imported. …
Middlemen making local chicken more expensive than imported ones – Deputy Agric Minister, Dumelo

Society

Stakeholders urge stronger community-security ties against extremism

The News

At a National Dialogue on Civil-Security Engagement in Accra convened by Catholic Relief Services in partnership with the National Security Council Secretariat and National Peace Council, stakeholders called for stronger collaboration between communities and security agencies to prevent violent extremism. Participants from government, security agencies, civil society, traditional and religious institutions emphasised the need for a whole-of-society approach, inclusive governance, and innovative youth employment strategies.

29 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 29 October

Stakeholders urge stronger community-security ties against extremism
At a National Dialogue on Civil-Security Engagement in Accra convened by Catholic Relief Services in partnership with the National Security Council Secretariat and National Peace Council, stakeholders called for stronger collaboration between communities and security agencies to prevent violent extremism. Participants from government, security agencies, civil society, traditional and religious institutions emphasised the need for a whole-of-society approach, inclusive governance, and innovative youth employment strategies.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

Government committed to addressing poultry sector challenges
Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture John Dumelo said the government is taking the poultry sector seriously and committed to addressing production challenges. He raised concerns about high locally produced poultry prices, noting that birds sold by farmers at around GH¢80 can cost around GH¢200 by the time they reach consumers, due to middlemen in the supply chain.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Netherlands offers technical support and investment for Ghana's poultry sector
The Netherlands Ambassador pledged technical expertise, knowledge exchange, and investment to help Ghana develop a stronger and more competitive poultry industry. The support aims to address challenges in the sector, expand opportunities for local farmers and businesses, and increase domestic production to reduce reliance on poultry imports.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana imports 80% of poultry supply despite strong domestic demand
The Netherlands Ambassador to Ghana has expressed concern over Ghana's dependence on imported poultry, noting that the country imports about 80% of its poultry supply, including approximately €18 million from the Netherlands alone in 2024. He said the situation presents an opportunity for Ghana to strengthen local production, create jobs, and improve the livelihoods of poultry farmers by developing stronger partnerships between government and the private sector.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Middlemen inflate local chicken prices above imported poultry costs
Deputy Agriculture Minister John Dumelo has blamed intermediaries for making locally produced poultry more expensive than imported chicken, noting that farmers sell at affordable prices but prices rise significantly by the time products reach consumers, undermining Ghana's poultry industry competitiveness.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →