Ghana Learning Event

Food Security and Trade: Driving Impact

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01 Robin Wheeler, Chief of Party, USAID West Africa Trade & Investment Hub

02 - 03 Rousing conversations with newly formed connections and familiar colleagues aided in creating atmosphere of collaborative learning.

04 The event’s Opening Program included energizing remarks from Andrew Read, Director of USAID/Ghana’s Economic Growth Division; Trade Hub COP Robin Wheeler; and Jacob Gyamfi-Aidoo, Senior Advisor Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building of the National AfCFTA Coordination Office.

05 Collaborative learning taking place through dialogue

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06 Representatives of Ethical Apparel Africa/Maagrace Garments Limited

07 Engaging exchange and networking over refreshments

08 Dora Torwiseh (Nuts for Growth) sharing her packaged shea butter

09 Evelyn Nyarko (Director of Investor Services, Ghana Investment Promotion Center (GIPC)), and Edmund Onyame, GIPC

10 Networking opportunities allowing exchanges between co-investment partners, representatives from USAID, Trade Hub, government entities, and others West African companies.

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The Product Exhibit allowed co-investment partners (including Black Buffalo International (Ayéya), Ethical Apparel Africa, FreezeLink, & those listed below) to display & interact over their varied products & services.

11 & 12 Nuts for Growth (N4G) (Shea Butter)

13 AMAATI Company Limited (Fonio)

14 Global Mamas (Apparel & Body Care)

15 8 Degress North (8DN) (Palm Oil)

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16 Charles Polet, Trade Hub Public Private Partnership & Investment Manager

17 Dora Torwiseh, Nuts for Growth

18 Sofia Durrani, The Savannah Fruits Company

19 Strengthening Food Nutrition & Security in Northern Ghana Panel ​moderated by Rahaman Abdul-Salam, Trade Hub MEL Specialist

20 Paul Allen, Ethical Apparel Africa/Maagrace Garments Limited

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21 Environment of collaborative learning & rich insights

22 Accelerating Apparel Hub & Creativity Development in Ghana Panel moderated by Blessing Lass, Trade Hub Communication Manager

23 Inclusive Export-Driven Agro-Development moderated by Charles Polet, Trade Hub Public Private Partnership & Investment Manager

24 Karis McGill, Private Enterprise Officer, USAID/Ghana

25 Osman Bangura, 8 Degrees North

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26 Global Mamas team, including Panelist, Francisca Tabi-Manu

27 Ethical Apparel Africa/Maagrace Garments Limited Panelists, Paul Allen & Reuben Katako

28 FreezeLink

29 Nuts for Growth team, including Panelist Dora Torwiseh

30 The Savannah Fruits Company, including Panelist Sofia Durrani

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31 USAID/Ghana colleagues: Kofi Anyemedu, PSE Specialist, and Karis McGill, Private ​Enterprise Officer

32 Erin Moran, Creative Associates International; Robert (Robin) Wheeler, Trade Hub COP; ​Kafui Djonou, Snr. Project Management Specialist, USAID/West Africa; Sizwe Mduli, Private ​Enterprise Officer, USAID

33 Trade Hub colleagues: Blessing Lass, Communication Manager; Rahaman Abdul-Salam, ​MEL Specialist; Akua Mensah, Communication Specialist

34 Pearl Coleman Ackah, Private Sector Team Lead, USAID/Ghana; Kafui Djonou, ​USAID/West Africa

35 Event Facilitator, Tia Swain, Trade Hub Communication Specialist

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“While the numbers are impressive and tell an important story, we will also celebrate the tangible illustrations of improved livelihoods and empowered communities across Ghana.”


Robert (Robin) Wheeler,

Chief of Party,

West Africa Trade & Investment Hub