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President Mills at Commonwealth Business Council |
Professor Atta Mills says if Ghana is to make any meaningful progress, economically then a stronger partnership with business both home and abroad is of the essence. While forging these links, it was also necessary to be open, honest, confident in our own ability, and have the interest of the nation and the people at heart. These were his remarks when he launched the Ghana Investment Forum at Lancaster House in London, organized by Commonwealth Business Council.
This was a meeting of Business minds and they had come from different sectors with one agenda – in search of fertile ground to sow. And as it is with Business people not only must the soil be conducive but secure and free from risk and danger.
The Chief Executive Officer of Stanchart Ghana, Hemen Shah made it prettier by expressing optimism in Ghana’s story, saying Ghana was an exciting business destination. With a staff strength in Ghana of over 1000 and also one-third of its shares held by Ghanaians, Mr Hemen Shah said Ghana had foundational strengths in doing Business and a strong talent base to grow the Economy and the Private Sector however, this was not without hurdles.
Professor Mills was of the view that there could be no development in an atmosphere of unrest, lawlessness and selective justice. He said Ghana was more than ready to prove to the World that racecourses accrued from investment could be positively used for the benefit of her people. He asked all who had an interest to come to Ghana but cautioned them to comply with the rules, laws and regulations of the country.
The Director – General of the Commonwealth Business Council, Dr.Mohan Kaul suggested the arrangement of a West African Business Forum to promote Ghana as the Gateway to Business in the Sub- region. This idea was supported by Standard Chartered, Ghana International Bank and Chevron.
