The maiden Trade and investment conference between the Ghana- Sweden Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) aimed at increasing trade relations between Ghana and Sweden has ended in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The business meeting dubbed "the Swedish Experience 2018" was attended by high profile delegations and sought to foster business relationships between Ghana and Sweden.
The fast growing Chamber intends developing sister - city relationship and finally solidify the Cultural and Educational exchanges between both countries.A statement issued by the GSCC and signed by the Media Relations Officer, Mr Dennis Moore, said the GSCC was taking advantage of the relationship set up by Government, Policymakers and businesses and collaborate with investors and developers already based in Ghana and Sweden.
The delegation from Ghana included the Volta River Authority representing the Energy sector, Sea Marine Services, representing the oil and gas industry, Bragha Ltd, the manufacturing industry and Due Fields from the Agricultural sector.
The others are, the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly, representing the Local Government, Takoradi Technical University, education and Unik Klining & facility management.
The Renewable Energy, Agro processing, Pharmaceuticals, Education and the Financial sector, among others represented Sweden. The meeting offered opportunities for both countries to understand their cultural and ethical practices.
The statement said the Ghanaian contingent was able to establish a business rapport, which according to them, was an eye opener and envisaged more collaborations in the area of training and technological transfer.
The "Swedish Experience" brought in its wake the need to shake up the Commerce Industry in Ghana and the utmost desire on the part of Government to develop it, especially in the areas of ICT and Renewable Green Energy.
It also threw more light as well as a better understanding of the Swedish economy, which would eventually lead to the promotion of made in Ghana products, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, technology transfer, access to market, protocols, trade agreements and a common framework to help both countries do business effectively.