Brazil-Ghana Chamber of Commerce charts path for expansion

By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO

The Brazil-Ghana Chamber of Commerce has announced bold plans to drive growth, strengthen partnerships and deepen cultural diplomacy as it looks to the future beyond its first anniversary.

In a speech, President-Brazil-Ghana Chamber of Commerce Edinam Adjei-Sika revealed that the chamber aims to expand membership into agriculture, energy, logistics, tourism and creative industries, while boosting agro-industry collaborations by linking Brazilian agritech with Ghanaian agribusiness.

She also pledged to enhance cooperation with institutions including the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), ApexBrasil, São Paulo Chamber and Think Plastic Brazil, stressing that trust, friendship and business thrive in shared culture.

“As we celebrate, we must also look forward. We will expand our membership, inviting more companies from agriculture, energy, logistics, tourism and the creative industries. We will also invest in agriculture and agro-industry collaborations, ensuring Brazilian agritech meets Ghanaian agribusiness potential,” she mentioned.

“We will deepen strategic partnerships with GIPC, ApexBrasil, São Paulo Chamber, Think Plastic Brazil and many others. We will again continue to elevate cultural diplomacy because trust, friendship, and business grow best in soil enriched with shared culture,” she added.

She delivered these remarks at the anniversary networking dinner held in Accra to commemorate one year for the Brazil-Ghana Chamber of Commerce.

Mrs. Adjei-Sika described the journey as both challenging and rewarding, noting that establishing credibility as a young Chamber demands persistence.

“This journey has not been without challenges.Convincing businesses to believe in a young Chamber requires persistence. Aligning two distinct business cultures, Brazilian and Ghanaian, meant we often had to learn patience, flexibility and creativity,” she noted.

Reflecting on milestones over the past year, she highlighted efforts to promote Ghanaian businesses internationally, support Brazilian companies operating in Ghana and strengthen institutional partnerships.

The Chamber described its first year as one of planting seeds, marked by several milestones that strengthened trade and cultural links. In partnership with the Ghana Embassy in Brazil, it showcased eight Ghanaian small businesses at Expo Africa Brasil in São Paulo – giving them access to new markets. It also collaborated with Bontempo to host a networking event in Ghana and open doors for Brazilian design.

Additionally, the Chamber engaged Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, enabling Usibras to directly present challenges affecting its operations.

To further solidify its role, the Chamber positioned itself as a partner for future trade missions in discussions with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC).

It signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the São Paulo Chamber of Commerce, secured another with Think Plastic Brazil following the World Plastic Connection Summit and participated in the Brazil-Ghana Trade Mission. Most recently, the Chamber entered into an agreement with Insightis Africa to advance data-driven trade and investment initiatives.

Beyond commerce, the Chamber hosted webinars highlighting women entrepreneurs scaling businesses across Ghana and Brazil and sessions on data-driven competitiveness. It also held a Diaspora Diary cultural exchange wherein Ghanaian jollof and Brazilian feijoada symbolised how food, like trade, builds unity, trust and meaningful cross-border business relationships.

As the Chamber enters its second year, Mrs. Adjei-Sika urged members and partners to continue building stronger bridges between Brazil and Ghana.

“Here’s to building stronger bridges, opening new doors of opportunity and shaping a future where Ghana and Brazil move forward together as partners in growth,” she concluded.

Brazil’s Ambassador to Ghana, Mariana Gonçalves Madeira, commended the Chamber as a vital partner in boosting bilateral trade. She explained that by connecting Brazilian and Ghanaian businesses, the Chamber builds trust and creates the framework for expanding commerce – a foundation she described as critical for achieving prosperity in both countries.

“Allow me to highlight three reasons why this Chamber is such a valuable partner for our countries: First, it plays a vital role in strengthening trade between our countries. By building bridges between our business communities, it fosters the confidence and structure needed to expand commerce – which is essential for shared prosperity,” he stated.

According to Mrs. Madeira: “The Chamber is helping to open new avenues in agribusiness and technology. Brazil is a global leader in agricultural production, while Ghana continues to seek modern technologies and solutions to support its own development. Together, we can create win-win partnerships that benefit both nations”.

The Ambassador emphasised cocoa’s importance, describing it as central to Ghana’s economy and a key area for Brazil-Ghana collaboration. She highlighted opportunities in technical partnerships, joint ventures and value-added processing.

She reaffirmed Brazil’s commitment to advancing this priority with the Chamber while pledging deeper cooperation for shared growth and prosperity.

“The Embassy of Brazil will continue working hand in hand with the Chamber to foster stronger ties, new opportunities and sustainable growth for both nations,” she remarked.

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