Swisscontact Ghana at WACEE 2025: Advancing Sustainable Partnerships for a Greener Future

25.11.2025
Swisscontact Ghana participated in the West African Clean Energy & Environment Trade Fair and Conference (WACEE 2025), a flagship platform showcasing innovative solutions and driving collaboration within the clean energy and environmental sustainability sectors across West Africa. The event, held at the Palms Convention Centre in Accra, brought together key industry leaders, policymakers, development partners, and private sector actors committed to accelerating sustainable growth in the region.

Strengthening Collaboration With the Private Sector

WACEE 2025 provided Swisscontact an important opportunity to engage with a wide network of private sector partners, exchanging perspectives on our ongoing approach to sustainable development in Ghana. Our presence at the Swiss Pavilion highlighted Swisscontact’s commitment to fostering partnerships that unlock opportunities in clean energy, climate resilience, and sustainable economic growth.

Throughout the event, Swisscontact’s teams shared insights into our Ghana portfolio, emphasizing the importance of collaboration to drive scalable, long-term impact.

Showcasing Innovation Through Strategic Partnerships

A key highlight of Swisscontact’s participation was the opportunity for our partner companies to showcase their cutting-edge solutions:

  • Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (SWISSCO) – sharing ongoing innovations aimed at enhancing sustainability and livelihoods within Ghana’s cocoa value chain.
  • WATA Technology – demonstrating technologies that strengthen access to safe, affordable, and decentralized water treatment solutions.
  • HPW Fresh & Dry Ltd. – presenting sustainable agro-processing and value addition models that contribute to local employment and climate-smart operations.

These showcases reinforced Swisscontact’s broader mission of supporting inclusive, environmentally responsible enterprises that contribute to meaningful economic development.

Pre-Launch of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Switzerland-Ghana (CCISG)

One of the most anticipated moments during WACEE 2025 was the pre-launch of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Switzerland–Ghana (CCISG).


This initiative marks a significant step toward strengthening bilateral business relations, promoting responsible investment, and enabling deeper collaboration between the two countries. The CCISG is expected to play a pivotal role in supporting businesses that share values of quality, sustainability, and innovation.

A Shared Vision for a Sustainable Future

Swisscontact extends sincere appreciation to Swissenviro GmbH for their instrumental support in enabling our participation at this important event. Their continued collaboration ensures that Swiss actors are well-represented in conversations shaping the future of green innovation in West Africa.

As we reflect on WACEE 2025, Swisscontact reaffirms its commitment to building impactful partnerships, fostering private sector engagement, and championing climate-smart solutions that help communities thrive.

Together, we remain focused on creating opportunities, driving innovation, and contributing to a more sustainable future for Ghana and the wider region.