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Switzerland opens World Resources Forum in Accra
19.10.2021
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Local news
Ghana
Deputy Head of Mission, Mr. Heinz Kaufmann, was joined by officials of Ghana's Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation and the German Embassy, to open the World Resources Forum 21 (WRF 21) in Accra last week.
Official working visit by Federal Councillor Sommaruga to Senegal and Ghana
05.07.2021
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Local news
Ghana
Federal Councillor Simnetta Sommaruga will travel to Accra from 6th July to 9th July 2021 for a working visit.
Swiss funded multidimensional peace support operations course opens at KAIPTC
29.06.2021
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Local news
Ghana
Ambassador Philipp Stalder made opening remarks to commence the Multidimensional Peace Support Operations Course (MDPO) 2021, at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center (KAIPTC) on 28.06.2021.
Ambassador Stalder touts Swiss vocational training to Ghana
31.05.2021
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Local news
Ghana
Ambassador Philipp Stalder has praised the Swiss vocational training model as one of the main reasons for Switzerland's strong economic performance in Europe.
Information about COVID-19 for Swiss citizens in Ghana and travelers to Ghana or Switzerland
17.02.2021
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Local news
Ghana
Please follow the recommendations of the local Ghanaian and Swiss authorities. Links available below.
Federal Council stresses Africa’s importance and adopts first continent-wide strategy
14.01.2021
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Press release
Ghana
At its meeting on 13 January 2021 the Federal Council approved a strategy on Sub-Saharan Africa for the first time. The countries of North Africa are already covered by the MENA strategy adopted by the Federal Council on 14 October 2020. The new strategy recognises the great diversity of the African continent and the challenges and opportunities it presents. It sets out Switzerland's priorities and measures in the region for the 2021–24 period. In addition to peace, the core elements of the strategy are security and human rights, migration, prosperity, sustainability and digitalisation, areas in which the strategy builds on a tradition of partnership with the states of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Switzerland and Ghana sign an agreement on climate protection
23.11.2020
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Press release
Ghana
Switzerland and Ghana today signed an agreement during a video conference in the Ghanaian capital Accra, which enables Switzerland to reduce its CO2 emissions partly abroad through climate protection projects in the African country.
Master in European and International Governance at the University of Geneva
23.11.2020
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Local news
Ghana
The University of Geneva, in cooperation with the United Nations in Geneva, will be offering a “Master of Advanced Studies in European and International Governance" (MEIG Program), starting September 2021, with admission no later than 31, December 2020.
ETH Zurich and Ashesi University Ghana Jointly Introduce Course
14.10.2020
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Position
Ghana
Ambassador Philipp Stalder joined the virtual launch of the Master in Engineering Program jointly formulated by the ETH Zurich and the Ashesi University in Ghana.
Switzerland - Ghana Ministry of Energy Cut Sod for Construction of Renewable Energy Mini-Grids
06.10.2020
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Local news
Ghana
On 06.10.2020, Ambassador Philipp Stalder and the Ghanaian Minister for Energy, Mr. John Peter Amewu, jointly cut the sod for the construction of three (3) renewable energy mini-grids on three (3) island communities in the Ada East District of the Greater Accra Region.
Raw materials: Switzerland calls for greater transparency in international gold trade
24.09.2020
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Press release
Ghana
On 24 September, Switzerland submitted a proposal to the World Customs Organization (WCO) regarding an amendment to the international customs duty classification for gold. The aim of the proposal is to improve transparency and traceability in the international gold trade. Switzerland will already implement the proposed amendment for gold imports into Switzerland from 1 January 2021.
Ambassador Stalder opens Swiss course at Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center
15.09.2020
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Ghana
On 14.09.2020, Ambassador Philipp Stalder formally opened the Swiss organized Multidimensional Peace Operations Course 2020 (MPOC), at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center in Accra.
