Ghana’s ambassador to the UK calls the country a gateway to Africa
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Sabah Zita Benson, stated at the Asante Business Summit roundtable in London that hosting the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Ghana strengthens the country’s position as a gateway to Africa. According to her, this places Ghana at the centre of a project to deepen trade and economic integration on the continent.
As MyJoyOnline reports, Benson believes that Ghana can be not only a destination but also a platform for production, innovation and access to African and other international markets.
Cooperation between the state, business and the diaspora
The roundtable was attended by representatives of business, the investment sector and institutions. They discussed how to turn Ghana’s potential into concrete economic opportunities for its population.
The ambassador also noted cooperation with the Manhyia Palace and the role of traditional leadership in Ghanaian society. In her view, the state should create favourable conditions and promote international economic ties, while traditional institutions should provide local legitimacy, continuity and close links with communities.
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She noted that the private sector provides capital, innovation and commercial discipline, while the diaspora has international contacts, experience and market access. According to Benson, combining these resources around reliable projects and transparent structures opens up significant opportunities.
Investment opportunities in the regions
Benson named human capital, natural resources, entrepreneurship, culture and creativity as Ghana’s strengths. Among the areas for development, she highlighted agriculture and agro-processing, manufacturing, infrastructure, technology, tourism and the creative economy.
The ambassador stressed the need for investments that will create jobs, develop skills, strengthen Ghanaian businesses and expand production capacity for domestic, regional and global markets. She also noted the important role of Kumasi and the wider Ashanti region, which have long been regarded as centres of trade, entrepreneurship, crafts and culture.
