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The Chamber of Commerce and Industry France Ghana (CCIFG) is hosting the
CAP Afrique Delegation of African Experts to better understand the market
and explore business opportunities.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry France Ghana (CCIFG) is currently hosting the CAP Afrique
Delegation of African Experts to better understand the market and explore business opportunities. The
Delegation is made up of representatives from the regional CCIs in France who through their visit to
Ghana can portray to French businesses and investors the opportunities available so as to extend their
business activity.
The seminar begun with a debriefing by the Ambassador of France to Ghana H.E. Francois Pujolas as
well as the Vice-President of the CCIFG Gauthier Pourcelle. In his welcome message to the delegation,
the French Ambassador spoke on the positive outlook of the Ghanaian economy pointing out the
growth of 7.9% realised in 2017, as well as the drop in inflation from 17% in 2016 to 11.8% in 2017. He
also elaborated on the growing relations between Ghana and France which was reinforced by the visit
of the President of France, H.E. Emmanuel Macron to Ghana in November. The French President’s visit
was part of his attempt to modernise France's relations with Africa by emphasising business links,
education and sport rather than development aid. He discussed further this relationship through the
activity of French businesses in Ghana citing examples such as Air France with the introduction of direct
flights between Ghana and Paris. He mentioned this has boosted economic relations as well as import
and export via air cargo between both countries. He also made mention of the merger between Danone
and Fanmilk who are successful in Ghana with their milk based products, Cocoa Touton Processing
Company which is transforming the cocoa processing sector in Ghana, Decathlon’s implantation in
Ghana and the partnership between Bolloré and Maersk for the concession of a new terminal at the
Tema port and its development. He concluded that this visit was crucial to further advancing relations
between both countries with Ghana being the second largest economy in Ghana.
The Vice-President of CCIFG addressing the delegation spoke on the economic rebound experienced
in2017 which gives a positive expectation for 2018. This he said has been fortified with the World Bank
ranking Ghana as number one in economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. He attributed the country’s
success to its effective democracy which has permitted political stability for about 20 years. He went
further to speak on the positive impact that this political stability has given birth. He explained that the
viable state of affairs allows the government and investors to engage together on major infrastructure
projects, to which he mentioned the Tema Port expansion and the construction of the new airport
terminal at the Kotoka International Airport. These projects will result in a tripling of the flow of goods
managed, as well as lead to an increase the capacity at the international airport to 5 million passengers
thus strengthening its position as the leading logistics hub in West Africa.
Addressing the press, the Managing Director of the CCI France Ghana said there was a need to organise
events of this nature to give better exposure to the Ghanaian market. Business activity at the CCIFG
also seeks to assist companies in Ghana extend their businesses abroad. As such, CCIFG will organise a
business breakfast to educate participants on the opportunities available as well as requirements and
other vital information in preparation of a trade mission to France. CCIFG will continue use its extensive
network to provide a platform for business development in Ghana, France and abroad.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry France Ghana is an association of companies and professionals
belonging to different sectors which aims at supporting, fostering and enhancing bilateral trade and
investment relations between French and Ghanaian companies. With over 20 business sectors
represented, the CCIFG acts as a business support system to its members by providing information
through market studies, product-market testing, prospective missions and trade shows.
The promotion of the Ghanaian market and providing a bridge between Ghana and France is at the core
business of the Chamber. This objective is materialised through tailored business support services to
French companies wishing to develop their activities in Ghana. CCIFG also launched and successfully
executed Ghana Days to effectively promote the Ghanaian market in France and abroad.