The third edition of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration’s made-in-Ghana bazaar has commenced today, Thursday, May 23 at the Accra International Conference Centre.
The three day event according to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey is strategically designed to harness the efforts of micro, small and medium size businesses, to promote Ghanaian products and services in foreign markets, through the use of the network of Ghana’s Diplomatic Missions abroad and Diplomatic Missions accredited to Ghana.
Under the theme; Promoting Made-in-Ghana Goods and Services for Economic Prosperity “re-echos the need to patronize Made-in-Ghana goods and services while improving on the production, processing, packaging, and distribution chain”, the Bazaar would also afford exhibitors with an opportunity to showcase a wide range of innovative products and services, as well as establish contacts with strategic partners, exchange experiences, explore business opportunities, and consolidate relationships with new and existing customers”, the Minister added.
Chief Director for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Ambassador Ramses Cleland also mentioned that one of the Ministry’s mandate is to promote Ghana’s interest abroad and was optimistic that the 3rd Made-in-Ghana Bazaar would provide the opportunity for exhibitors especially Small Medium Enterprises (SME’s) to learn best practices, standards and network with other businesses.
The Bazaar will feature side events under the themes “The Changing Nature of Diplomacy: 21st Century Economic Diplomacy a Private Sector Perspective”, “Equipping the Small Medium Enterprises (SME’s) to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)” and “Projecting Ghana’s Creative Arts Industry for Sustainable Development”.
Patrons of the 3rd Made-in-Ghana Bazaar will also witness a theatre play titled “The Second Coming of Nkrumah” by Mr. Latif Abubakar.
Source: Myrepubliconline