AmCham Ghana

American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana exist to promote investment between Ghana and the U.S. As an affiliate of the US Chamber, it represents US businesses in GH

[AmCham Ghana @AmChamGhana]

Beyond the facility tour, the conversation focused on a critical shift, digital infrastructure is no longer a back-end consideration, it is a strategic enabler of growth, compliance, and competitiveness. Laurie Kelleher of the U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Embassy Accra noted that ACR2 is not just a building but a gateway, plugging Ghanaian businesses directly into the global interconnected fabric that powers commerce and innovation across continents, and that investments like this are precisely the foundation on which Ghana’s National AI Strategy must be built.

Our CEO, Doris Kafui Afanyedey, closed the remarks by framing the tour as an act of informed advocacy. “What we saw today is exactly the kind of access we need, not just to understand the infrastructure, but to understand what it enables. What Digital Realty has built here is a complete example of the intersection of U.S. investment and Ghana’s growth agenda.” She called on members to carry the conversation forward and committed AmCham Ghana to protecting and expanding the conditions that make this level of investment possible.

AmCham Ghana thanks Digital Realty for hosting the membership at ACR2, and to all members who joined, including representation from IBM Ghana, United Airlines, Endeavor Energy Holdings LLC, KPMG, Ntrakwah & Co, MultiThread ICT Solutions, Acadia (Tampico Beverages), and TEMPLARS. As data localisation, connectivity, and cloud adoption accelerate, ACR2 stands ready to give businesses in Ghana a scalable, secure, and globally connected foundation to grow. We look forward to continuing the dialogue as Ghana’s digital ecosystem evolves.

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[AmCham Ghana @AmChamGhana]

On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, members of the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana, visited the ACR2 Data Centre in Accra for an exclusive facility tour hosted by Digital Realty, a Gold Member of AmCham Ghana and one of the world’s leading data center and colocation providers.

The visit gave members a firsthand look at the infrastructure underpinning Ghana’s digital transformation, with Digital Realty’s team, led by Mr. Ing. Joseph Koranteng, PMP®, Managing Director, walking the group through ACR2’s carrier-neutral architecture, its direct connection to the 2Africa subsea cable system, and the five-layer security and redundant power systems that keep the facility running around the clock.

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[AmCham Ghana @AmChamGhana]

Happy 250th Independence Day, America!

Today, AmCham Ghana joins the @USChamber, the @USEmbassyGhana and businesses across the globe in celebrating 250 years of American enterprise, innovation, and the spirit that continues to drive U.S.–Ghana commercial ties.

For a quarter-millennium, American ideals of opportunity and free enterprise have shaped economies far beyond U.S. borders, including right here in Ghana, where U.S. investment continues to power jobs, trade, and growth.

Here’s to the next 250 years of partnership. 🎇

#Freedom250 #IndependenceDay #AmChamGhana #USGhanaBusiness #USChamberOfCommerce

[U.S. Embassy Accra @USEmbassyGhana]

From July 3-5, the night sky will shine a little brighter! As we mark 250 years of America’s Independence, the U.S. Embassy building will be illuminated as a beacon of freedom and democracy. If you are passing by the U.S. Embassy at night, take a moment to join us in celebrating this historic milestone! #Freedom250

[AmCham Ghana @AmChamGhana]

The American Chamber of Commerce Ghana's Legal, Policy and Governance Committee convened on 23 June 2026 at the AmCham Ghana Secretariat, bringing together legal practitioners, policy experts, business leaders, and government affairs professionals to examine the regulatory and legislative developments most relevant to Ghana's business environment. The meeting was chaired by Augustine Kidisil, Managing Partner at TEMPLARS Ghana, one of Ghana's leading commercial law firms, whose leadership brought a sharp legal and policy lens to the discussions.

The session took place at a moment when Ghana's legislative calendar is particularly active, with several consequential bills moving through the pipeline across digital governance, labour regulation, investment policy, and trade facilitation. The committee reaffirmed its commitment to serving as a credible and proactive voice for the private sector, with members agreeing that effective advocacy means engaging policymakers early in the legislative process rather than responding after decisions have already been made.

A significant portion of the discussion focused on Ghana’s emerging digital policy landscape, particularly proposed legislation governing artificial intelligence, data transfers, and emerging technologies more broadly. Members expressed concern that overlapping regulatory mandates and multiple approval requirements across institutions could increase compliance costs and create the kind of uncertainty that discourages technology-driven investment, sitting in direct tension with Ghana’s ambition to become a regional innovation hub.

The committee also discussed labour regulation reforms, stressing that any new legislative framework must reflect the realities of modern business practices, including evolving workforce models and the growing role of digital and remote work arrangements. In both areas, members identified the need to obtain and review draft bills early so that the private sector’s experience and concerns can be incorporated before policies are finalised.

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[AmCham Ghana @AmChamGhana]

The American Chamber of Commerce Ghana’s Health, Hospitality, Logistics, Transport, and Aviation Sector Committee convened on 23 June 2026 at the AmCham Ghana Secretariat, bringing together industry leaders from across these sectors to examine the barriers most affecting Ghana’s competitiveness as a business, tourism, and investment destination. The meeting was chaired by Emmanuel Antwi, Country Lead for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, whose expertise in the healthcare and life sciences sector shaped a discussion that was grounded in both commercial reality and public interest.

Members worked through a wide range of concerns, from the high cost of intra-Africa air travel and logistics bottlenecks to gaps in healthcare coverage and the rising cost of doing business in the hospitality sector. What united every conversation was a shared conviction that Ghana has the potential to become West Africa’s leading hub across all these sectors, and that closing the gap between that potential and the current operating reality requires deliberate, evidence-based engagement with government and regulators.

Connectivity emerged as the meeting’s most persistent theme. Members noted that it is, in many cases, cheaper to fly from Accra to a European city than to a neighbouring West African capital, a situation driven by unresolved traffic rights agreements, limited route competition, and a compounding tax burden on air tickets. At Accra International Airport, committee members raised concerns about the pace and communication surrounding ongoing infrastructure changes, stressing that operational decisions affecting airlines and passengers must be accompanied by transparent, timely stakeholder engagement. For Ghana to fulfil its ambition as a regional aviation hub, members agreed, infrastructure development must be matched by policies that actively encourage carrier competition and keep travel accessible for the business travellers and tourists the country is working hard to attract.

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[AmCham Ghana @AmChamGhana]

AmCham Ghana celebrates all the fathers driving business, family, and community forward.

To every dad balancing boardrooms and bedtime stories, deals and dad jokes, thank you for leading with strength, patience, and love. Your dedication shapes not just your home, but the future of our businesses and communities.

Here's to the fathers who inspire us every day. 👔👨‍👧‍👦

#HappyFathersDay #AmChamGhana #USGhanaBusiness #Leadership #Family

[Google in Africa @googleafrica]

What an incredible day at the Google #AICC! 🇬🇭 We were honored to host Hon. Communication, Digital Tech and Innovations Minister, @samgeorgegh, @MoCDTI, @AmChamGhana, @USEmbassyGhana, and key partners to celebrate the massive Street View update and the future of #DigitalGhana.

[AmCham Ghana @AmChamGhana]

On the national AI strategy front, the committee laid out a proactive engagement plan. Amcham intends to produce a formal position paper that articulates the private sector’s priorities and pragmatic policy asks, plan a U.S. government-aligned AI event, exploring topics like responsible AI, talent development, and the National AI Strategy’s impact on businesses. Members also highlighted the need for a collective value proposition to showcase U.S. companies’ AI capabilities to Ghanaian officials.

With parliamentary consultation dates expected to be published soon, the committee resolved to hold weekly review sessions on the bills and finalize a position paper ahead of parliamentary consultations. The chamber urged all members to monitor social and parliamentary channels closely and to be ready to mobilize input as soon as the process opens. Lastly, the Chamber encouraged members to include AmCham in corporate social responsibility initiatives to build visibility.

[AmCham Ghana @AmChamGhana]

The AmCham ICT Digital Economy & Innovation Sector Committee convened on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026, at the Chamber to assess fast-moving legislative and infrastructure developments that could significantly impact the private sector. Topping the agenda was Ghana’s proposed 15 ICT sector bills.

Members noted that despite an updated draft reportedly heading to Cabinet and then Parliament, substantial concerns remain unaddressed, including proposed fee hikes and provisions that concentrate appointment powers in the presidency, reducing the autonomy of key agencies.

“Nothing substantive has changed,” a member observed, urging the Chamber to prepare for upcoming public consultations. Strategies discussed include engaging Parliament directly, leveraging media outreach, and involving the World Bank and other stakeholders as the consultative process begins.

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[AmCham Ghana @AmChamGhana]

Bold reforms. AI adoption. Stronger public-private partnerships. These were the calls coming out of the CEO Summit 2026, and AmCham Ghana was right at the center of the conversation.

In Volume 20 of the AmCham Ghana Business Newsletter, we bring you the stories, voices, and developments shaping U.S.–Ghana business this season.

Explore what's inside 👇
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#AmChamGhana #CEOSummit2026 #USGhanaBusiness #AIAdoption #PublicPrivatePartnership #BusinessNewsletter

[AmCham Ghana @AmChamGhana]

The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana, was pleased to partner with its member, Johnson & Johnson to host the Ghana Pharma Mental Health Forum. The event brought together pharmacists from facilities across Ghana, alongside representatives from the Ministry Of Health, Ghana, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, the Mental Health Authority-Ghana, and Academia. The group discussed practical approaches to strengthening mental health care and raising awareness of conditions such as schizophrenia.

Representing the Chamber at the event were the Membership and External Affairs Manager, Mrs. Jane Okyere-Aduachie, and Administrative Assistant Madam Akua Oye Akuffo.

Attendees were enlightened by the valuable insights from distinguished speakers and authorities in the mental health space. Dr. Reiner Adisi, Pro. Sammy Ohene and Enyonam Ganyaglo served as resource persons for the panel discussions, which covered mental health awareness, early diagnosis, treatment adherence, stigma reduction and the importance of collaborative action in improving mental health outcomes.

AmCham Ghana commended Johnson and Johnson for convening this important dialogue and creating a platform for knowledge sharing, partnership, and collective action. Together, the organizations affirmed their commitment to continue advancing awareness, strengthening support systems, and promoting better mental health outcomes for all.

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[AmCham Ghana @AmChamGhana]

Last Monday’s launch of Ghana’s new e-Visa platform may prove to be one of the country’s most significant travel and trade reforms in recent years. Introduced on Africa Day by President John Dramani Mahama, the initiative signals more than just a technological upgrade; it reflects Ghana’s ambition to position itself as one of Africa’s most accessible and business-friendly destinations.

The launch event brought together government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, business leaders, and representatives of the private sector, including the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana, Doris Kafui Afanyedey, and the Chamber’s Manager for Membership and Special Projects, Jane Okyere-Aduachie.

For years, travelers to Ghana often faced lengthy visa procedures, embassy visits, extensive paperwork, delays, and uncertainty around approvals. For many members of the business community, particularly U.S. companies and executives seeking to explore investment opportunities in Ghana, the process was frequently cited as one of the practical barriers to doing business in the country.

The introduction of the e-Visa system is therefore expected to significantly improve the experience for international investors, business travellers, and corporate delegations. Travelers can now apply online through the Ghana Immigration Service platform and receive responses within approximately 48 to 96 hours, reducing administrative bottlenecks and making travel planning far more efficient.

For the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana and its members, the reform represents a meaningful step toward improving Ghana’s overall investment climate. Over the years, the Chamber has received notable feedback and complaints from U.S. business executives regarding the cumbersome and often unpredictable nature of Ghana’s visa acquisition process. Delays in approvals and the need for physical documentation and embassy visits sometimes affected business travel schedules, investor meetings, and participation in conferences and trade engagements.

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[AmCham Ghana @AmChamGhana]

From Delta Air Lines' 20 years of connecting Ghana and the United States to the launch of Ghana's e-Visa platform and a landmark Google–Ministry of Education MoU, the business landscape between our two nations is moving with real momentum.

In Volume 19 of the AmCham Ghana Business Newsletter, we cover what's shaping the U.S.–Ghana business environment right now:

�� Dr. Yao Guevera of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Africa Business Centre visits AmCham Ghana
🔹 Delta Air Lines marks 20 years of operations in Ghana
🔹 Ghana's e-Visa launch — a digital gateway opening doors for trade and investment
🔹 Ghana's Trade Minister pitches the country as Africa's gateway to 1.4 billion consumers
🔹 Absa Bank Ghana's Risk Management Seminar for businesses navigating market volatility
🔹 Newmont's NADeF empowers local entrepreneurs with GHS 3.86M in cumulative business support
🔹 Our call for participation in the 250th U.S. Independence Anniversary supplement in the B&FT

Plus updates from Cummins Ghana, Africa Skills Hub, and more.

Explore the stories, opportunities, and partnerships defining U.S.–Ghana business in 2026.
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[U.S. Embassy Accra @USEmbassyGhana]

For 20 years, @Delta has strengthened connectivity between the United States and Ghana through its daily, direct service between Accra and New York City –and last year added a seasonal Accra – Atlanta flight, deepening the connections and business opportunities between our two countries. Congratulations Delta!

[U.S. Embassy Accra @USEmbassyGhana]

The U.S. Embassy met with Minister of Communications @samgeorgegh, joined by Chief of Staff for @NTIAgov Brooke Donilon and Associate Administrator Jaisha Wray to discuss opportunities to strengthen U.S.-Ghana digital cooperation and celebrate @USTTI Satellite Connectivity training in Ghana for policymakers from 19 African countries.

[AmCham Ghana @AmChamGhana]

Delta Air Lines marked 20 years of continuous operations in Ghana with a commemorative anniversary dinner in Accra, bringing together government officials, aviation stakeholders, diplomatic representatives, travel industry leaders, corporate partners, media, staff, and long-standing customers to celebrate the airline’s journey in Ghana since launching operations in 2006. The evening also saw the participation of the AmCham Ghana Delegation, led by CEO Doris Kafui Afanyedey, underscoring the strong business and trade ties between Ghana and the United States

Speaking as the Guest of Honour on behalf of the President of the Republic of Ghana, Chief of Staff Hon. Julius Debrah highlighted Delta Air Lines’ role in strengthening Ghana–U.S. relations and connecting people, families, and opportunities over the past two decades.

“When Delta launched its nonstop service between Ghana and the United States 20 years ago, it was more than a commercial decision; it was a bold statement of confidence in Ghana and in the future of this partnership,” he said.

“Over the years, Delta has become a trusted link for families, businesses, students, and professionals, and has played a meaningful role in strengthening the connection between our two countries.”

Since launching operations in Ghana, Delta has transported nearly two million passengers between Ghana and the United States while connecting travelers from Accra to more than 215 destinations worldwide through its global network.

Emphasizing the importance of Delta’s longstanding presence and partnerships in Ghana, Rob LeBel, Managing Director – International and Specialty Sales, Delta Air Lines, said the anniversary represents far more than a milestone in aviation operations.

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[AmCham Ghana @AmChamGhana]

This week, the American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana, welcomed Dr. Guevera Yao, the vice president of the U.S.-Africa Business Center at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and his board member, Mr. Kwabena Osei-Sarpong, president and CEO of RIFE International, and Ing. Nana Afua Sarpong, PMP, CEO of Belshaw Limited, for a courtesy visit to the Chamber’s offices in Accra to explore joining the Chamber.

The delegation was received by the Chamber’s CEO, Doris Kafui Afanyedey, together with the Manager for Membership and Special Projects, Jane Okyere-Aduachie. The meeting provided an opportunity for both organizations to discuss areas of mutual interest, including strengthening U.S.–Ghana business relations, enhancing private sector collaboration, and identifying opportunities to deepen commercial engagement between Ghanaian and American businesses.

Discussions also highlighted the growing importance of strategic partnerships in advancing trade, investment, innovation, and sustainable economic growth across the region. The visit further reaffirmed the strong relationship between the American Chamber of Commerce in Ghana and key stakeholders within the broader U.S. business community.

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[PwC Ghana @PwCGhana]

Our Workforce Transformation team delivered GBfoods Ghana's Middle Managers Development Programme, equipping 37 middle managers with leadership, growth and future-ready skills. We’re proud to help unlock people’s potential—because empowered leaders build stronger businesses.