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The Divine Order Film Screening

04.12.2019 — Local news Ghana

The Embassy of Switzerland in Accra is pleased to invite you to the screening of the comedy «The Divine Order» (2017) by Petra Volpe.

When: Thursday, 12 December 2019, at 6pm

Where: Goethe-Institut, Kakramadu Rd, Accra

Entrance is free - limited number of seats, first come, first serve - nibbles and drinks will be served.

Bounty Film Screening

21.11.2019 — Local news Ghana

Wed. 27 November - 6 pm – Alliance Française

Free – sponsored by the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana

Switzerland provides Decentralized Budget Support to the Government of Ghana

30.10.2019 — Press release Ghana
Switzerland and Ghana signed an agreement on the provision of decentralized budget support for 18 million US Dollars for the years 2019 to 2021. All 260 districts will benefit from performance-based grants to strengthen public financial management and invest in basic social and economic infrastructure.

Embassy holds 2nd Swiss Business Lunch for 2019

22.10.2019 — Local news Ghana
On 9 October, Ambassador Philipp Stalder hosted the second Swiss business lunch at the Swiss Residence. Besides the Swiss cuisine and informal networking opportunities, the renowned legal scholar, Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh spoke about the framework of the Ghanaian economy.

Switzerland continues its engagement in quality infrastructure in Ghana

01.10.2019 — Local news Ghana
Switzerland’s long-standing commitment in quality infrastructure and standards in Ghana is reinforced with the launch of the new Global Quality Standards Project (GQSP).

Switzerland helps to establish sector skills bodies in Ghana

19.09.2019 — Local news Ghana
Switzerland supports the establishment of sector skills bodies for agriculture, construction, tourism and hospitality

Swiss company HPW inaugurates a solar installation

17.09.2019 — Local news Ghana
Swiss Embassy attended the inauguration of the Swiss company’s solar panel system

Ghanaian palm oil sector holds its 2nd Oil Palm Stakeholders Forum

17.09.2019 — Local news Ghana
Swiss Embassy attended the opening of the 2^nd Oil Palm Stakeholders Forum in Ghana

Ambassador Stalder inaugurates sector skills bodies

17.09.2019 — Local news Ghana

Ambassador Philipp Stalder Inaugurated Sector Skills Bodies for Agriculture, Construction and Tourism & Hospitality, Accra, 12th September, 2019.

Below is his speech:

Ambassador Stalder endorses punctuality campaign

17.09.2019 — Local news Ghana

Ambassador Philipp Stalder joined the list of high profile dignitaries and personalities to give their approval of the punctuality campaign.

Switzerland and the IFC awards winners of the maiden EDGE students competition

05.09.2019 — Local news Ghana
Switzerland and the IFC award winners of the first green building student competition under the EDGE green building program.

Swiss company Taste Cocoa opens a factory in Assin

04.09.2019 — Local news Ghana
Swiss Embassy assisted the official inauguration of the factory

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Switzerland provides Decentralized Budget Support to the Government of Ghana

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.