The upcoming Kwahu Business Forum, scheduled for Saturday, April 19, is being positioned as a strategic platform to accelerate Ghana’s industrialisation and entrepreneurship agenda. Anchored by President John Mahama’s vision for sustainable economic transformation, the event seeks to rally stakeholders across sectors to drive forward a national agenda of inclusive industrial growth.
With strong interest from both the public and private sectors, organisers are keen to underscore that the initiative is a non-partisan, national development effort. Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has stressed that the forum should not be viewed through a political lens, explaining:
“I don’t want us to look at it as a political thing,” he said. “What the president wants to do is not about NDC or NPP. It’s something that is about Ghana,” he shared on Citi FM on April 15th.
Debrah added that, in that regard, he has reached out to opposition figures, of which some have shown willingness to participate and contribute meaningfully to the forum’s objectives, a sign of growing bipartisan alignment around the country’s industrialisation agenda.
The event is expected to feature strong representation from the financial sector, with several commercial banks and development finance institutions, including Afreximbank, confirming interest. Selected banks will also have the opportunity to pitch products and services to SMEs, entrepreneurs, and other attendees, creating a dynamic space for business-to-business engagement and financing.
Beyond panel discussions, the forum will include exhibitions showcasing innovations and services across key sectors. It aims to create a vibrant ecosystem for collaboration, investment, and enterprise development, particularly for Ghanaian startups and SMEs seeking to grow and scale.
Open to all, from seasoned executives to emerging entrepreneurs, the Kwahu Business Forum promises vast opportunities to explore partnerships, exchange ideas, and connect with key industry players.
With President Mahama expected to attend, alongside financial institutions, policymakers, and industry leaders, the forum is set to serve not only as a platform for conversation, but as a launchpad for tangible outcomes in Ghana’s industrial transformation journey.
