THE British High Commission in Accra last Wednesday launched a “London to Accra Economic Growth Campaign” to strengthen UK-Ghana economic ties.
The campaign, leveraging the insights and people-to-people connections of British Ghanaians, would feature webinars, business roadshows and a major summit in Accra to highlight diaspora-led trade and investment opportunities.
The launch took place at a reception attended by the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, and a representative of the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, alongside 100 entrepreneurs, investors and stakeholders from the business communities both in Ghana and the UK.
Symbolism
The London to Accra initiative transcends symbolism and it is about unlocking untapped opportunities in the two cities.
The campaign would raise awareness of the role that the British Ghanaian diaspora plays in driving economic growth through their people-to-people connections, creativity and cultural relations between the two cities, London and Accra, and for that matter the two countries, Great Britain and Ghana.
It would also highlight the range of support available to help entrepreneurs strengthen their trade and investment activities between the two capitals.
Kicking off with the launch, the campaign would include a series of webinars focused on doing business between the UK and Ghana, a digital storytelling series showcasing diaspora success stories, and a roadshow of diaspora-led businesses in Accra.
The culmination of this bold campaign would be the inaugural Diaspora Economic Growth Summit in January 2026 in Accra.
Tradition
This flagship event would serve as both the grand finale and the beginning of a new tradition in diaspora economic collaboration.
The Chargé d’Affaires of the British High Commission in Accra, Keith McMahon, who set the tone at the launch, said the London to Accra campaign was a practical approach to supporting the UK’s growth mission.
“Our two capitals are not just linked by culture. These connections are increasingly economic, with entrepreneurs building businesses that bridge both capitals and create prosperity in both nations. By strengthening these connections, we are creating new pathways for investment and economic growth that benefit citizens in both countries,” he said.
Sir Khan, for his part, emphasised the impact of the Ghanaian community in London, saying that London's strength had always been its diversity and that the Ghanaian community contributed enormously to its economy, culture and social fabric.
“From award-winning musicians to healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and educators – their impact can be felt across every sector. This campaign recognises the crucial role that London plays as a global hub of diaspora engagement and international trade," he said.
Smart
In an address read on his behalf, Mr Allotey said the Accra Metropolitan Assembly was working tirelessly to build a city that was smart, inclusive, sustainable and globally competitive.