Togbe Afede XIV is spearheading Ghana’s participation at the 2026 World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) Global Business Forum in Philadelphia, as the country intensifies efforts to attract investment and deepen global trade partnerships. Togbe Afede XIV, who serves as Executive Chairman of World Trade Centre Accra and a Board Member of the World Trade Centers Association in New York, is leading a high-level delegation comprising key players from both the public and private sectors. The forum, scheduled from April 19 to 22, brings together global business leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore cross-border partnerships and unlock opportunities across critical sectors of the global economy. Ghana’s delegation features executives from industries including energy, agribusiness, pharmaceuticals, and industrial development, reflecting a coordinated national push to position the country as a competitive investment destination. Speaking ahead of the event, Togbe Afede XIV said the delegation’s primary focus is to forge strategic partnerships, attract foreign direct investment (FDI), and strengthen Ghana’s integration into global value chains. READ ALSO GCB Delivers Record 2025 Results Fallouts from the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings that Hailed Ghana and Ethiopia as Africa’s “Reform Champions” Delayed Road Construction Drives Up Costs For Households And Businesses “Our priority is to connect Ghana to global capital, technology, and markets to enhance competitiveness and accelerate economic growth,” he stated. He noted that international platforms such as the WTCA Global Business Forum offer valuable opportunities for countries like Ghana to showcase their economic potential and engage directly with investors seeking emerging market prospects. As part of its participation, Ghana will spotlight investment opportunities in value addition, industrialisation, and export-led growth, key pillars of the country’s long-term economic transformation agenda. A major highlight of Ghana’s presence will be a national exhibition aimed at promoting the country’s business environment and investment potential. The exhibition is being coordinated by the World Trade Centre Accra in partnership with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre and the 24-Hour Economy Authority. Stakeholders say the initiative will provide a platform to showcase Ghana’s strengths across priority sectors while facilitating direct engagement with potential investors and international partners. Participation in the forum is also expected to open new avenues for trade expansion, technology transfer, and economic cooperation, aligning with broader national efforts to drive sustainable growth. Analysts view Ghana’s active engagement at global platforms such as the WTCA forum as a strategic move to enhance its visibility in international markets and attract the capital needed to support industrialisation and job creation. The delegation’s mission underscores a wider policy direction to position Ghana as a hub for business and investment in West Africa, leveraging partnerships to accelerate inclusive and sustainable economic development. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... Related