Tag: Alan Kyerematen
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Implementation of textile tax stamp policy will reduce importation – Alan Kyerematen
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen has stated that the introduction of the textile tax stamps policy will boost local production. According to him, the stamps will certify the legitimacy of textiles produced, imported and retailed in the country, thereby addressing revenue mobilisation challenges and profitability of the sector. Speaking at the launch…
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Alan woos American investors, as US EXIM Bank seeks to assist 1D1F with $300 million
Ghana’s Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyerematen, made a strong case for Ghana during the US President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA) virtual Roundtable on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. The PAC-DBIA advises the US President, through the Secretary of Commerce, on ways to strengthen commercial engagement between the United States and African…
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Interim Trade Partnership Agreement signed between Ghana and UK
After years of negotiations, a new Interim Trade Partnership Agreement between the Republic of Ghana and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been signed. The new Agreement replaces the Interim Ghana – European Union Economic Partnership Agreement which governed trade relations between Ghana and the UK until the Interim EPA Agreement…
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Plans still underway to implement ECO currency in West Africa – Alan Kyerematen
Minister-designate for Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen, says the common currency by West African states, ECO, still remains on the drawing board because of the inability of some of the member states to meet the common convergence criteria. “We all agree that a common currency in ECOWAS will enhance trade between our countries. Unfortunately, we’ve…
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Final Ghana-UK trade agreement to be signed on Friday – Alan Kyerematen
Ghana will at on Friday, March 5, 2021, sign a final trade agreement with the United Kingdom (UK) that would replicate the effects of the trade relationship between Ghana and the UK prior to the end of the Transition Period following the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union. This was made known by…
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GUTA welcomes Alan Kyerematen’s renomination as Trade Minister
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) is elated with the president’s renomination of Alan Kyerematen, as Trade Minister. He served in the portfolio during the first term of President Akufo-Addo and GUTA believes he is so far the best minister to have been assigned to the ministry. Speaking to Citi Business News, President of…
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AfCFTA: We’ll protect you against possible unfair trade practices – Alan assures investors
Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen has assured investors looking to use Ghana as a manufacturing hub for the rest of Africa, ahead of next year’s commencement of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), that government will take the needed steps to protect them from the dumping of inferior goods unto the Ghanaian…
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1st Virtual Africa Automotive Forum opens with insights on Africa’s potential in auto industry
Ghana’s Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyerematen, has asked African countries to work at creating the right business environment and legislation to lay the platform for the continent in its quest to become a relevant player in the global automotive industry. Ghana, through its Automotive Development Policy, has already amended portions of her law to…
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121 candidates apply for the Secretary-General of AfCFTA post
One hundred and twenty-five candidates, all African citizens, applied for the Secretary-General position of the African Continental Free Trade Area which is located in Accra, a source close to the African Union Commission has said. Two prominent Ghanaians, including a former Minister of State under the previous administration, made it to the shortlist of 30…
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10,603 jobs created under 58 one district, one factory projects
Government says its flagship one district, one factory industrialization policy has led to the creation of about 10,603 direct jobs through the implementation of more than 50 projects. A list of companies currently in operation under the flagship policy shows that 58 companies are involved in different sectors of the economy ranging from pharmaceuticals, agribusiness…