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