Ghana hosts high-level AEF talks to reshape continents economic destiny'

ACCRA – The Africa Economic Forum (AEF) held a high-level strategic meeting in Accra on Wednesday, bringing together senior members of its leadership and advisory bodies to advance the Forum’s goal of positioning Africa as a central player in the evolving global economic order.

The April 15, 2026, meeting convened three eminent leaders whose experience continues to shape policy, governance, and economic transformation across the continent:

· H.E. John A. Kufuor, former President of Ghana and member of the AEF Strategic Advisory Board;

· Hon. Akwasi Opong-Fosu, former Minister, Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, and AEF Strategic Advisory Board member;

· Hon. Abraham Dwuma Odoom, former Deputy Minister of Health, former Member of Parliament, Executive Board Member of AEF, and Honorary Chair of the Africa Agriculture & Food Forum.

Discussions focused on strengthening the AEF’s strategic direction, enhancing partnerships, and accelerating efforts to establish the platform as Africa’s premier convener for investment, policy dialogue, and cross-border collaboration.

The engagement underscores Ghana’s long-standing commitment to Pan-African ideals and its continued leadership in shaping the continent’s economic and political trajectory. As a historic hub of Pan-African thought and action, Ghana plays a pivotal role in amplifying Africa’s voice globally.

The Africa Economic Forum described Ghana’s support as both symbolic and strategic, emphasizing the need to align leadership, vision, and institutional platforms to drive sustainable growth and continental integration.

“The future of Africa must be defined by Africans—through strong institutions, bold leadership, and strategic cooperation,” a Forum spokesperson said. “The Africa Economic Forum exists to translate this vision into actionable outcomes, fostering investment flows, policy alignment, and transformative partnerships.”

The Forum remains committed to building a world-class platform that connects Africa to global capital, ideas, and opportunities while ensuring the continent actively shapes the emerging global economic architecture.

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