COLEAD at the Ghana-EU Business Forum : Investing together for sustainable agriculture

COLEAD participated in the third edition of the Ghana-EU Business Forum, which took place on 20 and 21 May in Accra. Organised by the Delegation of the European Union to Ghana in partnership with the Ministries of Finance, Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, and Foreign Affairs, as well as several key institutions including the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), EU Member State embassies, EuroCham, the Ghana Agribusiness Chamber, the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) and the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), the event aimed to promote sustainable agriculture.

A platform for strategic dialogue

The Ghana-EU Business Forum provides a privileged space for dialogue between public decision-makers and economic actors from both continents. The aim is to foster a climate of trust and commitment around sustainable investment, promoting transparent and inclusive cooperation between the European Union, its Member States, and the Ghanaian and European private sectors.

COLEAD’s contribution

Invited by the EU Delegation in Accra, COLEAD participated in a high-level panel entitled:

‘Harnessing sustainable agriculture for green growth: collaborative strategies for EU-Ghana Partnerships and Investment’.  The panel examined the synergies between public policies and private initiatives to accelerate the agroecological transition in Ghana. In this context, COLEAD’s Regulations and Standards Department joined the discussion remotely to present on the topic: ‘How can the transition to sustainable agribusiness be accelerated through the adoption of climate-smart and environmentally responsible practices? The Role of Regulations and Standards’. COLEAD also facilitated the participation of WAD, a Ghanaian partner beneficiary of the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) programme, in the panel discussion.

COLEAD also hosted a stand in the EU Projects and Programmes area to showcase the FFM+ and AGRINFO initiatives, highlighting the concrete actions taken to promote sustainable development and strengthen the capacities of the agri-food sector across Africa.

Meetings and perspectives

Beyond participating in the forum, the mission provided an opportunity to hold several bilateral meetings with Ghanaian FFM+ partner beneficiaries to discuss ongoing activities, upcoming technical support and the implementation of tailored action plans and group training sessions.

The Fit For Market Plus programme, implemented by COLEAD within the framework of Development cooperation between the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), and the European Union (EU).  The AGRINFO programme, implemented by COLEAD and funded the European Union (EU).  This publication receives financial support from the European Union and the OACPS. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of COLEAD and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union or the OACPS.