The Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr. Randy Abbey, has called for deeper trust, transparency, and commitment between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire as the two countries seek to strengthen cooperation and secure greater value for cocoa from the two countries on the international market. Addressing stakeholders at a meeting of the Côte d’Ivoire–Ghana Cocoa Initiative (CIGCI) in Abidjan, Dr. Abbey stressed that sustained collaboration between the world’s two largest cocoa-producing countries remains critical to improving farmer incomes, enhancing market influence, and promoting the long-term sustainability of the cocoa sector. According to him, while both countries have made significant strides in advancing their shared interests through the Initiative, the success of future efforts will depend largely on the ability of Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to deepen mutual confidence and maintain a common strategic direction on key industry issues, particularly cocoa pricing. Ghan...
Prudential Bank LTD has once again demonstrated its keen dedication to customer growth beyond the banking hall, organising an international business trip to Turkey and China for its Commercial Banking customers and prospects. The tour, in its second year running and facilitated in partnership with Nita Travel and Shipping Company, introduced the Ghanaian business leaders to new trading opportunities, supplier networks and cross border partnerships. The trip was structured to give participants direct access to high-level trade fairs, product sourcing tours and investor engagements. Each stop was carefully curated to match the import and export needs of the Ghanaian businesses on board. In Turkey, the delegation attended the African Business Forum and Expo (AFEX), a two-day international trade fair that connected them with investors, manufacturers, and enterprises from Turkey and beyond. The forum provided a platform for Ghanaian participants to explore joint ventures, secure distri...