Press Release
GEXIM explores collaboration with Swiss Embassy in Ghana
In line with its commitment to invest into Agribusiness and the Garment sub-sector to generate growth in job opportunities through the twenty – four (24) hour economy policy, management of the Ghana Export – Import Bank (GEXIM) is seeking a partnership with the Swiss Embassy in Ghana.
On Thursday 20th February 2025, a team from the Bank comprising Mr. Moses Klu Mensah, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, responsible for Banking and Business Operations, Mr. Victor Easmon, Deputy Chief Executive Officer responsible for Finance and Administration and Mr. Jonathan Christopher Koney, Manager, International Cooperation held a meeting with the Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Simone Giger.
The GEXIM team highlighted the direction of the Bank in line with President John Dramani Mahama’s vision to boost exports and generate employment. Other areas of immediate priority including accelerated export trade, increased food production, support agribusiness and to generate growth in job opportunities with focus on agriculture and the garment sub-sector were discussed.
On her part, Her Excellency Simone Giger recounted Ghana – Switzerland collaboration in the agriculture sector over the years. She further supported a collaboration where Ghana can leverage on Swiss expertise in agro-processing and innovative farming techniques as well as exploring funding options from Swiss funding agencies.
The GEXIM team and Ambassador agreed on further engagement with selected Swiss public and private sector players to achieve a mutually beneficial collaboration.
(Source: Chris Koney)
