During the event, Rajiv Pradhan, Country Director of Swisscontact Ghana, shared how Ghana is creating promising ground for sustainable business models and international collaboration. The seminar, organised by Swissenviro in partnership with Swiss Global Enterprises and Swisscontact highlighted Ghana’s enabling environment for clean energy, circular economy, and climate-smart innovation, making it a promising launchpad for Swiss environmental technologies and joint-ventures across West Africa.
The event also served as a prelude to the West African Clean Energy & Environment (WACEE) Conference 2025, scheduled for 11–12 November 2025 in Accra, one of Africa’s most influential platforms for renewable energy, waste management, and climate-smart solutions.
Swisscontact in Ghana, aligned with approach of Swisscontact globally, applies a business-oriented lens to development, grounded in the organisation’s core principles: private initiative, systemic change, locally led development, and quality.
Swisscontact Ghana’s work is structured around three interconnected pillars:
These pillars and initiatives reflect Swisscontact’s commitment to inclusive development, innovation, and impact at scale. They are designed to attract ESG-driven investors by offering measurable outcomes and strong local partnerships.
Ghana’s political stability, favourable investment climate, and sustainability focus make it a compelling destination for green technology and innovation.
The Ghanaian Ambassador to Switzerland, H.E Mr. Emmanuel Kwame Asiedu Antwi highlighted that :
The Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Florence Garbi of Zoomlion also noted, "we have waste in abundance and as you're more advanced in waste management, we want to learn from your mistakes", highlighting the scale of opportunity in the waste sector. Swisscontact Ghana offers investors a trusted platform to engage with a market that is both ready and resilient, where ESG goals can be met through inclusive, high-quality collaboration.
This event was more than a business dialogue, it was a platform to deepen Swiss-Ghana ties and showcase the role of organizations like Swisscontact in shaping a greener, more resilient future. As the countdown begins to WACEE 2025, Swisscontact Ghana remains committed to fostering partnerships and scaling impactful projects that transform environmental challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth.
Join us at the Swiss pavilion during WACEE 2025, where we will be showcasing our partnership with Swiss businesses to foster inclusive economic development in Ghana.