Switzerland commends Ghana on launch of the 2018 PEFA report

16.08.2019 — Local news Ghana
Switzerland facilitated the undertaking of the 2018 PEFA assessment.

Swiss National Day Celebrated in Accra

15.08.2019 — Local news Ghana
On 14th of August 2019, Ambassador Philipp Stalder addressed guests at the Swiss National Day reception with the speech below. 

Switzerland, IFC launch publication on female business leaders

09.08.2019 — Local news Ghana
Switzerland supported the launch of IFC’s publication on female business leaders

ILO, Switzerland launch expansion of SCORE program to tourism sector

24.07.2019 — Local news Ghana
Switzerland, Norway and the ILO launched the expansion of the SCORE program to the hospitality and tourism sector in Ghanaprogram.

Switzerland, IFC launch green building competition

24.07.2019 — Local news Ghana
Switzerland and the IFC launched the first green building student competition under the EDGE green building program.

Switzerland supports the Sustainable West Africa Palm Oil Programme (SWAPP II)

15.07.2019 — Local news Ghana
Switzerland’s engagement towards a sustainable Palm Oil sector in Ghana formally launched with a ceremonial event on SWAPP II and CORIP II.

Promoting the Development of Innovative Remittance Products and Services

15.07.2019 — Local news Ghana
In a symbolic event, the Embassy of Switzerland and the Ministry of Finance awarded Matching Funds Grants to Fintechs under the Remittance Grant Facility (RGF)

Meeting on economic cooperation between Switzerland and Ghana

15.07.2019 — Local news Ghana
The Minister of Finance of Ghana, Hon. Ken Ofori-Atta and Ambassador Raymund Furrer have met to exchange on the economic cooperation between Switzerland and Ghana

Swiss-Ghanaian Intellectual Property Project: monitoring mission to Ghana

15.07.2019 — Local news Ghana
From June 10-14, 2019, the Project Coordinator of SGIP II from the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) visited Ghana on a 5-day monitoring mission

Ambassador Philipp Stalder's opening remarks at MDPO19 Course at KAIPTC

05.07.2019 — Local news Ghana
Ambassador Philipp Stalder opened the Multidimensional Peace Operations Course 2019, organized by the Swiss Ministry of Defence,  at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center in Accra.

Ambassador Philipp Stalder presents credentials

04.07.2019 — Local news Ghana
Ambassador Philipp Stalder, presented his letters of credence to Ghana's President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at a ceremony in Accra. 

Switzerland engages in promoting a positive image of TVET

14.06.2019 — Local news Ghana
A representative from the Embassy of Switzerland participated in a panel discussion during the launching ceremony of the MyTVET campaign - My TVET, My Skills, My Future.”

The Federal Council adopts dispatch on AEOI with 19 further partner states and approves first review report

30.05.2019 — Press release Ghana
Bern, 29.05.2019 - During its meeting on 29 May 2019, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the introduction of the automatic exchange of financial account information (AEOI) with 19 further partner states. Entry into force is planned for 2020 with the first exchange of data in 2021. Furthermore, the Federal Council has approved the report on the review mechanism for standard-compliant implementation of the AEOI by partner states.

Swiss abroad congress 2018 takes off in Visp

21.06.2018 — Press release Ghana
From 10.-12. August, 2018, the 96th Congress of the Swiss Abroad in Visp will take place in the middle of the beautiful Valais mountains. This year's theme "Switzerland without Europe - Europe without Switzerland" aims to show that the relationship between Switzerland and Europe is a topic that for the most part goes beyond the European question.

Embassy of Switzerland and partners launch Warehouse Receipt System

09.11.2017 — Press release Ghana

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ministry of Food and Agriculture, the Ghana Commodity Exchange and the Embassy of Switzerland launched the national Warehouse Receipt System project as an intervention to improve access to credit and markets for the agricultural sector. The program was launched in Accra and convened over 120 participants and stakeholders.

Switzerland and Ghana deepen partnership for inclusive and sustainable growth with USD 15.3 million in project grants

08.06.2016 — Press release Ghana

On June 7 2016, the Swiss Government and the Government of Ghana signed three agreements worth USD 15.3 million in project grants for the years 2016 to 2022. The projects will support the Government of Ghana in strengthening domestic revenue mobilization, addressing the challenges of urban mobility and deepening financial inclusion. These projects underscore Switzerland’s continued commitment to support Ghana to foster inclusive and sustainable growth.

SECO, IFC, CGAP launch initiative to expand financial inclusion in Ghana

08.06.2016 — Press release Ghana

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, together with the State Secretariat of Economic Affairs of Switzerland, SECO, and the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor, CGAP, today launched the Ghana Digital Financial Services Initiative to advance financial inclusion in Ghana through the use of new technology and innovative business models. 

Switzerland Helps Expand Mobile Banking in Ghana

18.04.2016 — Press release Ghana

Switzerland is committing $5.6 million to spur access to affordable financial services and boost financial inclusion among Ghana’s low-income individuals, small-scale entrepreneurs, and rural populations.

Ghana and Switzerland to Cooperate on Intellectual Property Protection

21.01.2016 — Press release Ghana

The Hon. Dr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, Minister of Trade and Industry of the Republic of Ghana, the Hon. Marietta Brew Appiah-Opong, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Republic of Ghana, and the Hon. Gerhard Brügger, Ambassador of Switzerland in Ghana, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of the second phase cooperation project focusing on intellectual property at an official signing ceremony in Accra.

Switzerland commends Ghana on launch of the 2018 PEFA report

16.08.2019 — Local news Ghana
Switzerland facilitated the undertaking of the 2018 PEFA assessment.

Swiss National Day Celebrated in Accra

15.08.2019 — Local news Ghana
On 14th of August 2019, Ambassador Philipp Stalder addressed guests at the Swiss National Day reception with the speech below. 

Switzerland, IFC launch publication on female business leaders

09.08.2019 — Local news Ghana
Switzerland supported the launch of IFC’s publication on female business leaders

ILO, Switzerland launch expansion of SCORE program to tourism sector

24.07.2019 — Local news Ghana
Switzerland, Norway and the ILO launched the expansion of the SCORE program to the hospitality and tourism sector in Ghanaprogram.

Switzerland, IFC launch green building competition

24.07.2019 — Local news Ghana
Switzerland and the IFC launched the first green building student competition under the EDGE green building program.

Switzerland supports the Sustainable West Africa Palm Oil Programme (SWAPP II)

15.07.2019 — Local news Ghana
Switzerland’s engagement towards a sustainable Palm Oil sector in Ghana formally launched with a ceremonial event on SWAPP II and CORIP II.

Promoting the Development of Innovative Remittance Products and Services

15.07.2019 — Local news Ghana
In a symbolic event, the Embassy of Switzerland and the Ministry of Finance awarded Matching Funds Grants to Fintechs under the Remittance Grant Facility (RGF)

Meeting on economic cooperation between Switzerland and Ghana

15.07.2019 — Local news Ghana
The Minister of Finance of Ghana, Hon. Ken Ofori-Atta and Ambassador Raymund Furrer have met to exchange on the economic cooperation between Switzerland and Ghana

Swiss-Ghanaian Intellectual Property Project: monitoring mission to Ghana

15.07.2019 — Local news Ghana
From June 10-14, 2019, the Project Coordinator of SGIP II from the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) visited Ghana on a 5-day monitoring mission

Ambassador Philipp Stalder's opening remarks at MDPO19 Course at KAIPTC

05.07.2019 — Local news Ghana
Ambassador Philipp Stalder opened the Multidimensional Peace Operations Course 2019, organized by the Swiss Ministry of Defence,  at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center in Accra.

Ambassador Philipp Stalder presents credentials

04.07.2019 — Local news Ghana
Ambassador Philipp Stalder, presented his letters of credence to Ghana's President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at a ceremony in Accra. 

Switzerland engages in promoting a positive image of TVET

14.06.2019 — Local news Ghana
A representative from the Embassy of Switzerland participated in a panel discussion during the launching ceremony of the MyTVET campaign - My TVET, My Skills, My Future.”