Welcome

His Excellency Ambassador Daniel Ohene Agyekum

Welcome to the official website of the Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Washington D.C. This site has been upgraded to reflect the desire to satisfy the needs of our numerous visitors and serve as a source of information on Ghana, a country endowed with unlimited opportunities in human capital, trade, investment and tourism.

Ghana is recognized as a model of democracy, characterized by political stability, and respect for the rule of law and fundamental human rights, the nation enjoys peace and political harmony which are essential for socio-economic progress and cultural advancement.

The economy is built on the abundance of mineral, agriculture and other natural resources which include forests, vast areas of arable land and deposits of gold, diamond, manganese and oil. With the available natural and human, stable political system, liberalized economy and constantly expanding resources infrastructure, Ghana is rapidly becoming attractive and profitable investment and business destination in West Africa, facilitating easy access to sub-regional markets from some 250 million people. The recent discovery of significant amount of crude oil continues to give rise to promising opportunities an opening for private investors. Multilateral agreements such as AGOA and MCA are some of the associated advantages of investing in Ghana.

Ghana’s historic links with Africans in the Diaspora, cultural diversity, friendly people and the proverbial hospitality, coupled with geographic accessibility uniquely positions Ghana as the preferred destination for many tourists

The Ghana Embassy remains committed to serving the needs of its numerous friends and partners in development as well as its citizens resident in the United States of America. It is our sincere hope that our visitors will find this website resourceful and we welcome any constructive suggestions that would help improve our services.

Thank you!

 

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Jan 23, 2012

Mr. Robert Agaab, Upper East Regional Co-ordninator of the Local Enterprises and Skills Development Programme (LESDEP) says the   programme has provided training for 527 youths in the Upper East Region in various trade vocations to make them self-employable.

Jan 23, 2012
Ms. Sherry Ayittey, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology (MEST), says Government of Ghana has inaugurated the Ghana National Cleaner Production Centre at Tema in the Greater Accra Region, to effectively reduce industrial impact and improve the environment and to maximise industrial profit.  

Jan 18, 2012
Mr. George Blankson, Commissioner General of Ghana Revenue Authority has announced that GRA has exceed its 2011 target by GH¢1,161.73 million.
Jan 18, 2012
Madam Augustina Nana Yaa Jantuah, the Director of Public Affairs of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), in collaboration with the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), has embarked on a move to sink boreholes and extend potable water to deprived areas throughout the country.
Jan 18, 2012
President John Evans Atta Mills says government has begun talks with Shelter Afrique, the largest housing development support organization in Africa, as part of its efforts at securing alternative funding for STX housing project.
Jan 12, 2012

President John Evans Atta Mills says Ghana plans to establish an Embassy in Turkey to further consolidate trade relations with that country.

Jan 12, 2012

President John Evans Atta Mills says, the National Identification Authority (NIA) will be given the needed resources and support to secure the national identity cards.

Jan 10, 2012

Mr. Martin Eson-Benjamin, Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) says MiDA has commissioned a six-unit classroom block for the Saint Francis Anglican Primary School at Bontrase in the Awutu Senya District in the Central Region.

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