Impact of new local content policies in Ghana
Ghana’s economy expected to experience strong growth over the next several years, a number of initiatives are underway to boost the local economy
This summit is of paramount importance to the organisations looking to comply with Ghanaian local content law, and for the government authorities to seek ways to redress the balance of trade deficit.
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, September 29, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Regional stakeholders are due to meet at the Made in Ghana Summit taking place in December in Accra. The 3-day event will gather several stakeholders involved in local content strategies and policies to discuss current challenges in the Ghanaian community. Several Ghanaian authorities, IOCs and private sector will be in attendance to discuss how to boost national industry and develop local content in the hydrocarbon and mining industries as a strategy to redress the balance trade deficit.— Michael Champion, General Manager – Africa, IQPC.
www.madeinghanasummit.com/news
The conference will be a unique opportunity to learn about the short-term investments necessary to promote local industries in the hydrocarbon and mining sectors as well as understand the long-term investments being made to integrate a technical labour force in these sectors.
“Many of Ghana’s top hydrocarbon and mining firms are putting their weight behind the conference as a show of solidarity that they are taking measures to reinvigorate the economy whilst incorporating local people and businesses into their daily operations. We launched this conference with our local partners in the hope that it would give Ghana some more ideas and potential solutions to bringing In-Country Value and higher export revenue to the country.” – Michael Champion, General Manager – North and West Africa, IQPC.
Speakers at this industry forum will include:
• Ingrid Hibbard, CEO, Pelangio
• Sulemanu Koney, CEO, Chamber of Mines
• Moses Asaga, President, National Petroleum Authority
• Dr. Tony Aubynn, CEO, Minerals Commission
• Shika Acolatse, Country Director, Enterprise Development Centre (EDC)
• Tam Brisibe, Former Senator, House of Representatives, Republic of Nigeria
The Made in Ghana Summit will take place on 2- 4 December 2014 in Accra, Ghana. Find the full programme, speaker list and registration form at www.madeinghanasummit.com/news, call +971 4 364 2975 or email enquiry@iqpc.ae.
Husaina Nasir
IQPC Middle East
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