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Informations COVID-19 pour les citoyens suisses au Ghana et les voyageurs se rendant au Ghana ou en Suisse

17.02.2021
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Local news
Ghana
Veuillez suivre les recommandations des autorités locales ghanéennes et suisses. Liens disponibles ci-dessous.
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.
Switzerland supports Ghana's launch of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

03.09.2020
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Local news
Ghana
Ambassador Philipp Stalder joined Ghana's Minister of Environment Science Technology and Innovation, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, to virtually launch Ghana's National Determined Contribution (NDCs) on 01.09.2020.
Federal Council adopts report on Switzerland's implementation of international humanitarian law
12.08.2020
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Local news
Ghana
On 12 August 2020, the Federal Council adopted a voluntary report on the implementation of international humanitarian law by Switzerland. Seventy-one years after the adoption on 12 August 1949 of the Geneva Conventions, Switzerland is one of the first states to do so. Respecting, strengthening and promoting international humanitarian law are written into Switzerland's DNA. Switzerland intends to set an example and encourage other states to take similar initiatives. This would foster dialogue among states in order to improve the protection of victims of conflicts worldwide.
Coronavirus: Large-scale events in Switzerland to be permitted from October under strict conditions and with a permit
12.08.2020
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Press release
Ghana
At its meeting on 12 August, the Federal Council took the decision to re-allow events for more than 1000 people from 1 October. Strict protective measures will apply and the events will have to be authorised by the cantons, taking into account the local epidemiological situation and their contact tracing capacity. The Federal Council thereby intends to ensure that the epidemiological situation in Switzerland does not deteriorate. At the same time, this careful reopening step takes into account the needs of society and the economic interests of sports clubs and cultural venues.