The Ghana-Nebraska Agribusiness Growth and Trade Relations Chamber (GNEBCham) has been officially launched in Accra, marking a significant step towards enhancing agribusiness between Ghana and Nebraska, USA.
speaking at the launch on Wednesday 17th July 2024 ,the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, emphasized the importance of the chamber in fostering trade relations between Ghana and the US. He encouraged Ghanaian agribusinesses to register as members of GNEBCham to leverage this new opportunity.
“The initiative aligns with Ghana’s foreign policy of creating economic partnerships,” he noted. “At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, we support initiatives that aim to create sustainable agribusiness opportunities and strengthen trade exchanges. This collaboration will advance the agribusiness sector, encourage innovation, and streamline trade processes between Ghana and Nebraska.”
the representative from the US Embassy, Mr. Easton Reid, highlighted the significance of the initiative for the agricultural sectors of both regions. He noted that since 2022, the US Embassy had collaborated with the founders of GNEBCham to facilitate the participation of over 20 Ghanaian company executives and government leaders in Husker Harvest Days, Nebraska’s largest annual farm show and workshop.
“The US Embassy reaffirms its commitment to working with GNEBCham. Together, we will continue to build bridges, create opportunities, and drive economic growth for the benefit of our nations,” He Remarked .
adding his voice the Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, Yaw Frimpong-Addo, also urged young Ghanaian farmers to capitalize on the opportunities presented by this partnership to grow their businesses.
Senator Ken Schilz, a co-founder of GNEBCham, explained that the chamber aims to foster collaboration and partnerships between agribusinesses in Ghana and Nebraska. “The chamber is not only committed to facilitating networking opportunities between Ghanaian and Nebraskan agribusinesses but will also advocate for better policies to improve agriculture in both regions,” he added.
