President John Dramani Mahama has extended a compelling invitation to Czech businesses to invest in Ghana’s priority sectors, leveraging their technological and industrial prowess to support Ghana’s transformation agenda.
Speaking at the Czech Business Delegation during the second day of President Petr Pavel’s official state visit to the country, President Mahama highlighted Ghana’s readiness to collaborate on mutually beneficial initiatives in “digital infrastructure, transportation, health, and manufacturing.”
“We stand ready to work with our Czech partners to create prosperity for our people,” President Mahama declared, pointing to the urgent need for international partnerships to fast-track Ghana’s economic progress.
The President noted that Ghana’s transformation hinges on strategic partnerships that elevate sectors critical to inclusive growth.
“The cutting-edge solutions by tech companies in fintech, robust cybersecurity frameworks, and sophisticated digital infrastructure development would be invaluable in accelerating this transformation”
President John Dramani Mahama
As the host country of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, “Ghana is aggressively pursuing infrastructure development to enhance its trade capacity.”
President Mahama outlined the ten-billion-dollar ‘Big Push programme,’ which aims to build a comprehensive multimodal transport network that supports “intra-African trade.”
“Czech companies with specialized expertise in integrated transportation systems, including the tram and light rail systems proposed for Accra and Kumasi, can play a transformative role in this endeavour”
President John Dramani Mahama
The President emphasized the potential of these investments to link people, goods, and opportunities across the country and region.
Healthcare and Manufacturing
Touching on healthcare, President Mahama lauded the Czech Republic’s history of innovation in medical equipment and care delivery.
He cited the Medevac program’s success in some teaching hospitals and expressed appreciation for the Czech government’s financial backing of the Kpong mini hospital, which is set to be inaugurated.
“We earnestly welcome strategic partnerships to expand our health care infrastructure, enhance medical training programs, and develop pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity”
President John Dramani Mahama
He also called for deeper collaboration in manufacturing and processing. Ghana, he said, is “focused on climbing the global value chain through the transformation of raw materials into high-value products.”
“The Czech Republic’s renowned industrial expertise and technological capabilities can be invaluable in this transformation, particularly in specialized areas such as food processing, mineral refinement, pharmaceutical production, and light manufacturing”
President John Dramani Mahama
Strengthening Investment
President Mahama emphasized Ghana’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
From regulatory reforms to improved ease of doing business, the country is intensifying efforts to attract global partners.
“We’re making substantial investments in transportation networks and digital connectivity infrastructure to enhance Ghana’s competitiveness in the global economy,” he stated, welcoming Czech expertise in efficient urban mass transport systems and digital infrastructure.
He reassured Czech investors of Ghana’s openness and support.
“Our dedicated investment promotion agencies stand ready to provide comprehensive support to Czech businesses interested in exploring the abundant opportunities that Ghana has to offer”
President John Dramani Mahama
Enduring Collaboration
President Mahama noted that both countries are already laying the groundwork for sustained economic engagement.
Ghanaian institutions including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Association of Ghana Industries, and the Ghanaian mission in Prague are preparing to host a trade and investment forum in Prague later this year.
“It is also hoped that the MOU on trade cooperation between our two countries will be finalized by the close of the year,” he added, expressing optimism that this will cement a stronger framework for bilateral trade.
The Czech delegation, led by President Pavel, is expected to inaugurate the Czech House exhibition later in the day. The exhibition will serve as a permanent showcase for Czech technology and economic opportunities in Ghana.
“I urge our Ghanaian business men and women to visit the Czech House to view what opportunities they can take advantage of to enhance the cooperation”
President John Dramani Mahama
As the forum concluded, the President drew from the words of renowned Czech statesman Vaclav Havel, urging both sides to embrace “the human power to reflect, in human meekness and in human responsibility.”
President Mahama said the partnerships initiated during the visit must blossom into “enduring collaborations that will stand the test of time.”
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