Business opportunities for Ghana and the EU
Session 1: Agribusiness Sector
TUESDAY 20th MAY, 2025, 11:15am-12:30pm
Boosting business opportunities in agriculture
Ghana’s agribusiness sector is brimming with untapped potential. Ghana’s push for agricultural modernization presents significant opportunities for European companies specializing in irrigation systems, mechanization, and agricultural technology. At the same time, regulatory clarity and efficient implementation will be essential to attract sustained investments.
Session 2: Pharmaceutical & Vaccines sector
TUESDAY 20th MAY, 2025, 2:30pm-4pm
EU supports manufacturing and access to vaccines, medicines and health technologies in Ghana
Under the EU Global Gateway strategy, pharmaceuticals and vaccines are priority sectors for EU investments. The pharmaceutical industry is one of Ghana’s strategic anchor industries and can be a potent driver for economic transformation. At the GHEUBF last year, the EU launched the Ghana Component of the ‘Special Measure’ Team Europe initiative on manufacturing and access to vaccines, medicines and health technologies in Africa (MAV+). On Ghana’s side, a new policy for the pharmaceutical sector has been under development, a vital component of which could be an incentive regime. With Ghana’s increased ambitions but also capabilities (cf. recent FDA upgrade, now being able to test vaccines) to produce high-quality medicines and embarking on vaccine production, there are currently many opportunities for EU business to engage and invest in this sector in. This will not only increase access to essential drugs and vaccines, but also create more decent jobs and generate greater domestic revenues.
Session 3: Renewable Energy Sector Opportunities
TUESDAY 20th MAY, 2025, 4:30-5:30pm
Working with EU companies to bring the latest technology and expertise to Ghana's renewable energy landscape
Ghana has significant potential for investments in renewable energy, including solar, wind, and hydropower, aimed at meeting growing energy demands sustainably. These projects offer opportunities for partnerships with EU companies to bring the latest technology and expertise to Ghana's renewable energy landscape. Efforts to reduce inefficiencies in energy distribution through grid modernization create opportunities for firms specializing in energy infrastructure and smart grid technologies. Ghana’s ambitions to lead West Africa’s energy transition open the door for collaborations in clean energy innovations, strengthening the country's energy security and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Break-out session 3: AFRICO Business Engagement
Wednesday 21th MAY 2025, 11:50am-1pm
How to get more companies involved in international projects in West Africa
The Ibero-African Association of Chambers of Commerce (AFRICO) was founded in 2024 by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and FEWACCI -representing the 12 national Chambers of Commerce of ECOWAS- to strengthen economic cooperation, trade, and investment between Spain, Portugal, and West Africa. Officially endorsed by the Spanish government, AFRICO leverages the extensive capillarity of its chamber network to facilitate structured dialogue between private companies and public institutions, providing European businesses -especially SMEs- with direct access to strategic contacts, market intelligence, and tangible business opportunities.
At the Ghana-EU Business Forum 2025, AFRICO will host a high-level roundtable bringing together key European and Ghanaian stakeholders to identify practical strategies for increasing private sector engagement in West African markets. The session will explore major challenges such as informational gaps and regulatory hurdles, while emphasising the essential role that chambers of commerce play as strategic enablers. AFRICO aims to equip companies with actionable guidance, effective market-entry tools, clear pathways to funding, and support in building long-term and sustainable commercial partnerships.