Ghana moves to boost market competitiveness – Trade minister

The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has revealed the government's plans to enhance Ghana's competitiveness and access to international markets.

Speaking at the opening of the 2nd Kwahu Business Forum on April 19, 2025, the minister highlighted that Ghana's national development agenda prioritizes building strategic partnerships to drive economic growth.

She noted that the ministry is focused on accelerating trade expansion by leveraging institutions such as the Ghana Export Promotion Authority and taking advantage of opportunities within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to position Ghana more prominently on the global trade stage.

“Our national development blueprint places great emphasis on building strong partnerships across three core levels: government-to-government, government-to-business, and business-to-business. In today’s rapidly evolving global trade landscape, Ghana is taking bold steps to position itself strategically for increased market access and competitiveness,” the minister stated.

She added, “Together with the Ghana Export Promotion Authority and the National AfCFTA Office, the ministry is embarking on targeted export expeditions to deepen trade relations and improve market access.”

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