Also known as: Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Republic of Ghana
Government ministry implementing trade, agribusiness and industrial development initiatives, including SME support and sectoral investment promotion programs.
… The program also saw the participation of some members of the Board of Directors of GTFCL, alongside representatives of the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, partner institutions, industry associations, business leaders, and entrepreneurs from various sectors of the e …
… Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Smith at the Litina Travel Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup Expo in Boston Organised by Litina Travel and Tours in partnership with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, the expo coincided with Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cu …
… the Castel Group, “our commitment to Ghana’s farmers and to local sourcing is stronger than ever.” The signing ceremony was attended by dignitaries including the German Ambassador to Ghana, Frederik Landshöft; the Chief Director of the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry …
… Litina Travel and Tours, in partnership with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, says the expo is designed to go beyond football by creating business-to-business engagements and opening new export opportunities for Ghanaian companies. …
… Acting Head of the National AfCFTA Coordination Office at the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Benjamin Asiam, argued that increased trade among African countries could help retain more wealth within the continent and strengthen economic resilience. …
… The workers, through their union leadership, have expressed frustration over what they describe as the slow progress in facilitating a deal with a Hong Kong-based investor, despite repeated appeals to the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry to expedite discussions and fi …
… According to SUFAG, the factory remains idle and is gradually deteriorating despite years of oversight by the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry. …
Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) embarked on a five-day Regional Investment Roadshow across Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions to identify and promote investment opportunities in agribusiness, agro-processing, logistics, eco-tourism, mining-linked value addition and rural industrialisation. The roadshow, part of the Investment Opportunity Mapping Project, will engage local assemblies, traditional authorities and businesses in Sunyani, Techiman and Goaso to develop investment-ready projects and attract domestic and foreign investors.
Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) embarked on a five-day Regional Investment Roadshow across Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions to identify and promote investment opportunities in agribusiness, agro-processing, logistics, eco-tourism, mining-linked value addition and rural industrialisation. The roadshow, part of the Investment Opportunity Mapping Project, will engage local assemblies, traditional authorities and businesses in Sunyani, Techiman and Goaso to develop investment-ready projects and attract domestic and foreign investors.
The Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited, in collaboration with Republic Bank Ghana, held the inaugural SME Connect program at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, designed to equip small and medium enterprises with knowledge, skills, and partnerships for growth and market access. The event brought together board members, government representatives, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs to explore strategies for enterprise expansion.
The Ghana Olympic Committee president says the Ghana House project, launched in London on July 8, 2026, represents a major opportunity to advance Ghana's economic diplomacy agenda and position the country as an investment destination. The initiative is designed to promote Ghanaian products and services, facilitate trade partnerships, showcase tourism and creative industries, and strengthen diaspora relationships.
Litina Travel and Tours staged a two-day Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston on June 22 and 23, bringing together Ghanaian manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and investors to showcase Ghanaian businesses to international markets. The event, attended by Ghana's Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and Ambassador to the USA, coincided with Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage match against England.
Guinness Ghana Breweries and Germany's GIZ have signed an MoU to launch the INSPIRE Sorghum project, targeting 30,000 farmers and aiming to produce 40,000–45,000 metric tonnes of sorghum annually while creating more than 150 sustainable jobs across the sorghum value chain in northern Ghana.
Kasapreko, Indigo Homes, Alisa Hotel and other Ghanaian companies are participating in the Litina Travel Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston on June 22–23, timed to coincide with Ghana's Group L match against England.
The Chairman of the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers, Ghana has called for Ghana's cement industry to reduce reliance on imported clinker and embrace locally driven production methods, citing unsuitable limestone deposits and rising import costs from fuel prices and supply disruptions. He advocates developing lower-clinker cement using alternative raw materials to improve self-sufficiency and reduce foreign exchange pressure, pointing to innovations like Eco Cool and Supercem already in production.
Policymakers, trade experts and business leaders at the 2026 Citi Business Festival say Ghanaian businesses must take a more proactive role in leveraging opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area, citing the need for stronger private sector participation, policy coordination and trade financing to maximise benefits from Africa's $3 trillion single market.
Workers at Akosombo Industrial Company Limited say delays in government approval of a Hong Kong-based investor takeover are deepening the company's financial and operational crisis. Negotiations that began in December 2025 were expected to conclude by February, but remain stalled; workers say the deal could provide capital to revive operations and settle owed salaries and benefits.
The Sugarcane Farmers Association of Ghana has suspended a planned demonstration against the Trade Minister after appeals from regional political and traditional leaders, setting a July deadline for government action on the idle Komenda Sugar Factory, commissioned in 2016 but still inoperative.
Titus Owusu Darko, National Union of Ghana Students Secretary for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Skills Development, campaigned on empowering students to pursue agriculture and agribusiness as pathways to economic empowerment and job creation. He scored 73.85 percent before the 58th NUGS Vetting Panel on September 5, 2025, securing his place on the ballot.
The Coalition of Natural Rubber Actors of Ghana has proposed a regulated export quota system as an alternative to the government's planned 10-year prohibition on raw rubber exports, arguing that a complete ban could suppress farm-gate prices, eliminate rural jobs, and undermine the domestic processing industry.
The Private Sector and Innovation Promotion (PSInno) project has been launched in Tamale to strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises, with support targeting over 1,100 women-led and youth-led businesses in agribusiness and the digital economy. The initiative, implemented by the Northern Regional Coordinating Council with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and German development agency GIZ, is expected to generate about 2,000 jobs and support around 60 innovations by 2028.
A renewed attempt to introduce a cargo-tracking system—involving Advance Cargo Information, Electronic Cargo Tracking Note, or Smart Port Note technologies—has raised concerns in the trade and logistics sector that it could introduce additional mandatory charges on importers, exporters, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and consumers. The policy, previously shelved at the Ministry of Trade, is now being pursued through the Ministry of Transport, with Inter-Ocean Maritime and Logistics Institute Limited reportedly seeking official backing for the service.
A renewed attempt to introduce a cargo-tracking regime through Ghana's Ministry of Transport has triggered fresh concerns in the trade and logistics sector. The proposed system—described as Advance Cargo Information (ACI), Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN), or Smart Port Note (SPN)—could introduce additional mandatory charges affecting importers, exporters, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and consumers, after a similar effort failed at the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry.
The Rubber Processors Association of Ghana warns that raw natural rubber continues being transported toward export channels despite the government's April 2026 ban, risking non-compliance that could undermine the policy's goal of retaining materials for domestic value addition and supporting local manufacturing.
Smallholder farmers in northern Ghana are calling for the establishment of a Northern commodity exchange to improve market access, stabilise prices and strengthen agribusiness value chains. The CEO of Boressa Investment Ltd cited unsold 2025 harvests, weak market linkages, and price volatility as challenges, and also urged government to reduce rice and maize imports and prioritise locally produced grains for public institutions.
The 5th edition of the West Africa Pharma & Healthcare Expo has opened in Accra, bringing together more than 100 exhibitors from across the globe and expected to attract between 4,000 and 5,000 professional visitors, reinforcing Ghana's position as a healthcare investment hub in West Africa.
The CEO of Ace Group has described Ghana as one of the most dynamic healthcare and pharmaceutical markets in West Africa, citing growing population, increasing healthcare awareness, expanding hospital infrastructure, and rising demand for medicines and medical equipment. He noted the country imports substantial volumes of pharmaceuticals and medical devices annually, creating opportunities for international partnerships and investment.
The 5th West Africa Pharma & Healthcare Expo will take place from 8–10 June 2026 at UPSA in Accra, bringing together 100+ exhibitors and an estimated 5,000+ trade visitors from Ghana and across West Africa to showcase pharmaceutical, medical, and healthcare products and forge business partnerships.
The 10th Beauty, Cosmetics & Wellness West Africa expo has opened at UPSA Auditorium in Accra, bringing together over 300 exhibitors from South Korea, Dubai, Egypt, Turkey, Nigeria, and India. The organiser says the platform helps businesses discover new markets, attract customers, secure partnerships, and build sustainable brands.
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry is rolling out a "Feed the Industry" programme using contract commercial farming to address persistent raw material shortages that force many agro-processing firms to operate below capacity or shut down during off-peak periods. The initiative aims to strengthen farmer-processor links, improve job creation, and reduce import reliance as part of the broader 24-hour economy agenda.
Ghana's Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry is piloting a land equity model in the Yeji traditional area, where traditional authorities contribute land as equity in agribusiness ventures and become part owners, while investors provide capital and machinery. About 40,000 acres have been made available through this partnership arrangement, which the government says aims to improve investor access to farmland and reduce disputes.
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has secured access to about 40,000 acres of land in the Yeji traditional area to support large-scale commercial farming. The arrangement uses an equity-based model where traditional landowners become part-owners of projects, aimed at reducing land disputes and facilitating investor access.
Ghana has launched the Private Sector and Innovation Promotion (PSInno) programme in partnership with Germany to support 1,100+ agribusinesses and youth-led firms in northern Ghana, with focus on strengthening agribusiness and promoting the digital economy, particularly for women-led and youth-led enterprises.
Ghana's Trade Ministry has held a preparatory meeting for a US Chamber of Commerce Trade Mission scheduled for May 30–June 5, 2026, to showcase priority projects and investment opportunities. Preparations include investment roundtables and business meetings focused on agriculture, agribusiness, renewable energy, and technology.
Commercial drivers' mates, traders, and shop operators are increasingly rejecting lower pesewa denominations (10p and 20p coins) in everyday transactions, despite their legal tender status. The practice has intensified as wholesale prices of sachet water rose, with some retailers raising prices from 50p to 60p and refusing to give correct change when customers lack smaller coins.
AAK has begun distributing over 13 million EUR (170 million GHS) in interest-free, obligation-free pre-financing to women shea collectors in Northern Ghana ahead of the shea season through its Kolo Nafaso program, which now has 275,000 women participants as of April 2026.
AAK has begun distributing over €13 million in pre-financing to women shea collectors across Northern Ghana through its Kolo Nafaso program ahead of the shea season. The interest-free, obligation-free disbursement strengthens income stability for 275,000 women participants, with 15,480 women in the Bimbilla area receiving funds first.
Mining contributes over 7% to Ghana's GDP and generates more than US$6 billion in export earnings annually, but the article argues ownership alone is insufficient to realise mining's full developmental potential; instead, Ghana should focus on capturing spending that mining companies direct abroad—approximately US$2.5 billion annually on goods and services.