“As we look to the future, our focus must be on building a resilient, diversified, and value-driven export economy that empowers local industries, creates jobs, and enhances Ghana’s global competitiveness,” she stated.
The Vice President further emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between government, financial institutions, and the private sector to unlock new opportunities in agribusiness, manufacturing, and non-traditional exports.
Driving Ghana’s Export Transformation
In his keynote address, the Chief Executive of GEXIM, Sylvester Adinam Mensah, highlighted the Bank’s pivotal role in reshaping Ghana’s export landscape through targeted interventions across agribusiness, manufacturing, and industrial value chains.
He emphasized that over the past decade, GEXIM has consistently delivered on its mandate to support export diversification, enhance value addition, and empower local enterprises to compete globally.
“Our journey over the past ten years has been defined by purpose, resilience, and impact. As we look to the future, we must deepen innovation, strengthen partnerships, and scale up investments to unlock Ghana’s full export potential,” he stated.
Government Reaffirms Commitment to Export Growth
Also delivering a keynote address, the Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Sampson Ahi, underscored the importance of export finance in driving economic growth, job creation, and industrialization.
He reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening institutions like GEXIM to accelerate Ghana’s transition to a resilient, export-driven economy.
Strategic Insights from Industry Leaders
The conference featured high-level panel discussions and presentations addressing key themes shaping the future of trade and development finance, including:
- The evolving role of DFIs in Africa’s economic transformation
- Leveraging artificial intelligence and digital tools in export finance
- ESG, sustainability, and green financing for inclusive growth
- Strengthening intra-African trade and global market access
Notable contributions came from distinguished speakers including Dr Joseph Nyarkotei Dorh, Board Chairman of GEXIM who provided strategic context on the changing dynamics of development finance institutions.
Strengthening Global Partnerships
A key highlight of the conference was engagement with members of the Global Network of Export-Import Banks and Development Finance Institutions, reinforcing GEXIM’s commitment to fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and investment partnerships across the Global South.
A Vision for the Next Decade
As GEXIM enters its next phase, the Bank reaffirmed its commitment to scaling impact through:
- Increased support for non-traditional exports
- Enhanced financing solutions for SMEs
- Strategic investments in agro-processing and industrialization
- Adoption of digital innovation in trade finance
- Alignment with global sustainability and climate goals
The GEXIM @10 International Conference not only celebrated a decade of achievements but also set a clear and ambitious agenda for the future positioning the Bank as a catalyst for Ghana’s export competitiveness and economic transformation.
