Ghana’s gold takes global spotlight at New York conference
The pivotal role of gold in Ghana’s economic growth and its deep cultural significance will be the focus of a major gathering this week by the U.S.-based Initiative for Art and Culture (IAC) at New York City’s Bohemian National Hall.
Being held on the theme, “Eye on the Prize,” the three-day conference, which starts on Sunday, July 13, marks the IAC’s 15th annual event and celebrates Ghana’s global prominence in gold production, with a dedicated segment titled, “Ghana and Gold.”
Attendees will include gold investors, assayers, bullion producers, regulators, and representatives from organisations such as the World Jewelry Confederation, World Gold Council, World Bank, Newmont, Heritage Auctions (a leading Texas-based auction house), AngloGold Ashanti, Rio Grande (New Mexico), and mining-focused universities.
The event comes at a time of rising global gold investments as nations and banks seek asset security.
Historian and development specialist, Ivor Agyeman-Duah will deliver the keynote, titled, “Ghana and Gold: Path of the Antill.”
The IAC’s founding president, Dr Lisa Koenigsberg, highlighted Agyeman-Duah’s expertise as a central bank historian, museum economist, and consultant on multilateral World Bank projects, including the restitution of ancient gold artefacts.
Dr Koenigsberg explains that the theme reflects the need to navigate political, economic, and technological challenges while preserving heritage and artisanry.
