As the Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM) marks its 10th anniversary, industry experts are calling for bold, coordinated strategies to position Ghana as a major export hub under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). At a high-level forum organised to commemorate the milestone, stakeholders emphasised the urgent need to shift from raw commodity exports to value-added production.
Participants noted that AfCFTA presents a significant opportunity for Ghanaian businesses to access a wider African market. However, they cautioned that unlocking this potential requires deliberate investment in industrialisation, trade financing, and export-ready infrastructure. According to experts, Ghana must strengthen its production capacity to compete effectively within the continental market.
Discussions also highlighted the critical role of GEXIM in supporting exporters through financing, capacity building and market access initiatives. Stakeholders stressed that the Bank’s interventions over the past decade have contributed to the growth of non-traditional exports, but more needs to be done to scale impact and deepen competitiveness.
Experts further called for stronger collaboration between government, financial institutions and the private sector to create a more enabling environment for exporters. They emphasised the need for policy consistency, efficient logistics systems and targeted support for small and medium-sized enterprises.
As Ghana positions itself within the AfCFTA framework, the consensus remains clear: sustainable export growth will depend on strategic planning, value addition and a unified national effort to drive competitiveness across industries.
Source: MyJoyOnline
