1. GHANA
SUMMIT
HE John Dramani Mahama
President
Republic of Ghana
HE Hanna Tetteh
Minister for Foreign Affairs and
Regional Integration
Republic of Ghana
Charles Brewer
Managing Director
DHL Express sub-Saharan Africa
Kadré Désiré Ouedraogo
President of the ECOWAS
Commission
ECOWAS
Ozwald Boateng
Founder
Made In Africa
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Fredrik Jejdling
Regional Director, sub-Saharan
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Ericsson
Turning potential into opportunity
October 29th-30th 2013 • Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra
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The Economist Intelligent Unit predicts that Ghana’s economy
will grow by a total of 40% in the next five years.
What does this mean for your business?
Be amongst 150+ key Ghanaian
policymakers, international business
leaders and influential thinkers—those
defining the future of this
promising market.
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2. C AP T URING GHANA’S BUSINESS OPPORT UNI T Y
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Blessed with a wealth of natural resources and a large, young and growing
population, many economies in Africa are enjoying rates of growth that are the
envy of the developed world.
There is lots of potential in this region but it is about identifying the right opportunities for
your business.
The Ghana Summit will openly explore the risks and opportunities—tensions and
compromises—that are facing this thriving African economy. It will bring together over 150
leaders from government, business and finance who are invested or otherwise interested
in Ghana’s future.
WHY ATTEND?
• INTELLIGENCE: Understand the forces driving Ghanaian
growth and get a clear vision of where the country is heading.
• ANALYSIS: Drill down into the key commercial issues with
case-studies focusing on particular areas of opportunity, from Ghana’s
agricultural strength to the burgeoning consumer class in the country.
• INSIGHT: In a time of sustained growth and prosperity, gain
a better understanding of the economic landscape and see both the
challenges and opportunities for doing business in Ghana.
A well-informed event with
insightful discussions.
Managing Director, Fidelity Capital Partners
THE CRITIC AL QUESTIONS WE
WILL BE ASKING:
• The rise of Africa within the global economy: How will Ghana and the
ECOWAS profit from interaction with the global economy?
• Ghana and the regional environment: How can Ghana overcome the
challenges in developing regional economic integration—free trade, customs
regimes and the movement of goods across international borders?
• Infrastructure: Is this Ghana’s—and Africa’s—biggest challenge? Is the
government doing enough to reduce the infrastructure deficit with Ghana’s current
building boom?
• Agriculture, education and the resource opportunity: Learn of the efforts being
made to strengthen the local talent pool and to provide education to young Ghanaians.
Also the role of agriculture in driving the country forward and how is the country taking
advantage of its resource wealth.
• Innovation and consumer growth: How is the fast rate of growth in Ghana helping to create
a larger, consumerist middle class? What are the human and commercial implications of this for
international business?
A well-managed
and interactive event.
Excellent speakers
and delegates. Very
good occasion for
networking.
Managing Director, Olam Ghana
Very informative and
authoritative.
Director of Finance,
Electricity Company of Ghana

3. ADVANCE PROGR AMME
Day one: Tuesday October 29th 2013
08.00 Registration and Coffee
08.55 Welcome and chair’s Introduction:
Robert Ward, Country Publishing Director, The Economist Intelligence Unit
PART 1: The Rise of Africa within the Global Economy
This first part of the event will examine the rise of both Africa and Ghana within the global economy
09.00 Keynote Address: Ghana in the Global Economy
Ghana is one of the fastest growing and most politically stable African countries. In this special opening keynote address, we will discuss how Ghana will
take advantage of positive conditions and overcome further challenges to Ghana’s continued emergence.
HE John Dramani Mahama, President, Republic of Ghana
Interview conducted by Komla Dumour, Senior Broadcast Journalist, BBC World Service and BBC World News
09.45 Global Economic Forecast
Robert Ward, Country Publishing Director, The Economist Intelligence Unit
10.00 NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK
10.30 Playing a Part in Africa’s Century?
Africa is no longer a secret, a niche investment destination, some remote frontier that few are interested in. Over the last decade the continent has
become arguably the most exciting global economic story, in stark contrast to the malaise of developed markets. This session will look at what the next
decade holds in store, the opportunities, perils and pitfalls. It is no longer what the global economy can do for Africa, but what Africa can do for the
global economy.
Matthieu Pigasse, Chief Executive Officer, Africa, Lazard
Interview conducted by Robert Ward, Country Publishing Director, The Economist Intelligence Unit
11.00 JOINT Keynote Address: Ghana and the Regional and International Environment
West Africa has seen especially high growth and Ghana is at the core of this. In this session we will examine efforts towards a regional policy, looking at
local stability, free trade and growth and business development from a West African perspective. HE Hanna Tetteh will discuss these efforts, followed by
a conversation with a counterpart minister from a fellow ECOWAS state and a senior African trade expert
HE Hanna Tetteh, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Republic of Ghana
Kadré Désiré Ouedraogo, President of the ECOWAS Commission, ECOWAS
Moderated by Robert Ward, Country Publishing Director, The Economist Intelligence Unit
11.45 Ghana as leader in African democracy
The African continent has been plagued by instability and poor leadership. In this talk, Ghanaian economist and renowned critic of African
dictatorships, Dr George Ayittey, will discuss the prospects for democratic Ghana and its continued journey towards prosperity
George Ayittey, Founder, Free Africa Foundation
12.05 The Urban Environment of the Future Ghana
Urbanisation is likely to be a major feature of developing Ghana and, as with any country, migration to towns and cities can put a strain on housing,
service and space. In this panel we talk to a senior policy makers and designers about the shape of the future urban environment.
David Adjaye, Architect, David Adjaye Associates
12.40 LUNCH
PART 2: Empowering Ghana for Global Competitiveness
13.45 KEYNOTE INTERVIEW AND PANEL DISCUSSION: Economic Development Challenges and Opportunities
The discovery of oil, if managed properly, could prove a blessing for Ghana in the long-term. However, to achieve continued and long-term economic
development Ghana needs to look beyond exported commodities. In this interview, we will examine steps the Ghanaian government is taking to build a
diverse and sustainable economy that enables the government to meet the needs of its people.
Followed by QA with Komla Dumour, Senior Broadcast Journalist, BBC World Service and BBC World News
14.10 The Future of the Ghanaian Oil and Gas Industries
Whilst accepting that a diversified economy is important, oil and gas resources will play a key role in driving the Ghanaian economy, with rents, jobs
and increased power generation all coming from continued development of offshore resources. Yet questions remain about the drip down benefits and
around the involvement of international partners.
Brian Maxted, Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Kosmos Energy
Followed by QA with Robert Ward, Country Publishing Director, The Economist Intelligence Unit
14.40 Infrastructure: Is This Ghana’s–and Africa’s–Biggest Challenge?
Ask any CEO about some of the challenges they face in Africa and their answer will likely include poor infrastructure, high transport costs and low
electricity supplies. Key to Africa’s future economic growth will be narrowing the infrastructure deficit. Are Africa’s infrastructure investments keeping
up with its economic growth? How are businesses coping with infrastructure hurdles?
14.40: Ozwald Boateng, Founder, Made in Africa
14.50: Andrew Clocanas, Executive Chairman, Construtora OAS
15.00: Charles Brewer, Managing Director, DHL Express sub-Saharan Africa
15.10: Frank Perez, Executive Officer, Power and Water, TAQA Global
15.20: Panel Session
Moderated by Robert Ward, Country Publishing Director, The Economist Intelligence Unit
15.40 NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK
16.10 The Future of Banking in Ghana and Africa
Access to finance and a successful and profitable banking sector will play a key role in driving growth on the Africa continent. In this corporate keynote
address we will look at the current state of the sector and its future role in financing growth in Ghana.
Kariuki Ngari, Head of Consumer Banking for Africa, Standard Chartered

4. 16.30 Further Unlocking the Ghanaian Agricultural Sector
Ghana’s geography makes it extraordinarily fertile. It is the second-largest exporter of cocoa in the world and has potential for multi-billion dollar
growth across the wider agricultural sector. It is an area seen as key by the government for driving the country forward. In this session, Hon Clement
Kofi Humado, Minister of Food and Agriculture will offer an overview of Ghana’s agricultural potential, followed by a corporate view from a major
agricultural firm.
16.55 Education, Recruitment and the Talent Pool
Education is at the very heart of sustainable development and Ghana and Africa’s ability to educate their people to a sufficient level will be crucial to taking
full advantage of the ‘demographic dividend’. Moreover, for many investors one of the biggest challenges is finding and retaining the right talent.
16.55: KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Overview of the state of Ghana’s education system— Progress and potential
Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman, Minister for Education, Republic of Ghana
17.15: Corporate requirements for human capital
Kwaku Atuahene-Gima, Professor of Marketing and Innovation Management, China European International Business School
17.25: Strategies for Investing in Human Capital
Ekwunife Okoli , Managing Director, African Regional Markets, Diageo
17.35: Panel discussion
Moderated by Komla Dumour, Senior Broadcast Journalist, BBC World Service and BBC World News
18.00 Cocktails
19.00 Gala dinner
Day two: Wednesday October 30th 2013
08.00 REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS
09.00 Chair’s Opening Remarks
Robert Ward, Country Publishing Director, The Economist Intelligence Unit
PART THREE: Innovation, Development and Consumer Growth
The Emergence of an African Middle Class
With the Ghanaian economy growing and incomes rising along with optimism about the future, a new and aspirational middle class is emerging in Ghana
with a strong appetite for improved standards of living and access to consumer goods.
09.10 Keynote Address: What are the Implications of the Rise of the African Middle Class?
A Developmental and Humanitarian Perspective
09.30 Corporate Panel Session—A commercial perspective
09.30: JJ Van Dongen, Chief Executive Officer and Vice-president, Philips Africa
09.45: Jim Judson, Managing Director, PZ Cussons Ghana
10.00: Standa Vecera, Vice-president South Africa and Expansion Markets, East West Africa, Procter Gamble
10.15: Panel discussion
Moderated by Komla Dumour, Senior Broadcast Journalist, BBC World Service and BBC World News
10.45 NETWORKING REFRESHEMENT BREAK
11.15 A Role for Manufacturing?
With high labour costs in China, it is clear that there is some interest in moving manufacturing forward on the continent. And with young and growing
populations, it is even clearer that industrialisation should have a key role in securing against unemployment and driving growth. Yet how can Ghana
drive the manufacturing sector forward and will she be able to avoid a Dutch Disease scenario?
11.35 PANEL DISCUSSION: Fostering Entrepreneurship and Utilising Technological Advances
Alongside the rapid growth in mobile technology, a new generation of tech-savvy entrepreneurs is rising and coming up with new products and services
to meet the changing demands of consumers. Can Ghana become an innovation hub for software and mobile technology? What does it take to be a
successful entrepreneur in Africa?
11.35: Getting Africa to innovate—A technology perspective
Bright Simons, Chief Execuive Officer, MPedigree
11.50: The Role of technology in driving growth and economic development
Fredrik Jejdling, Regional Director, sub-Saharan Africa, Ericsson
12.05: Breeding the next generation of entrepreneurs
Herman Chinery-Hesse, Chairman, SOFTtribe
12.25: Panel discussion
12.45 CLOSING KEYNOTE: Ghana in 2025
Influential Africans and future leaders share their predictions and hopes about the future of Ghana. What forces will most likely shape the future of Ghana?
What challenges will the country face in the next decade? Who will make up the next generation of leaders?
13.15 Chair’s final summary and close of summit
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5. AT THE HE ART OF THE DEBATE
Robert Ward
Country Publishing Director
The Economist Intelligence Unit
Charles Brewer
Managing Director
DHL Express sub-Saharan Africa
Bright Simons
Chief Executive Officer
MPedigree
David Adjaye
Founder and Principal Architect
David Adjaye Associates
JJ Van Dongen
Chief Executive Officer and
Vice-president
Philips Africa
Standa Vecera
Vice-president South Africa and
Expansion Markets, East West
Africa
Procter Gamble
Jim Judson
Managing Director
PZ Cussons Ghana
HE Hanna Tetteh
Minister for Foreign Affairs and
Regional Integration
Republic of Ghana
Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman
Minister for Education
Republic of Ghana
Fredrik Jejdling
Regional Head, sub-Saharan Africa
Ericsson
Herman Chinery-Hesse
Chairman
SOFTtribe
Ekwunife Okoli
Managing Director, African Regional
Markets
Diageo
Kwaku Atuahene-Gima
Professor of Marketing and
Innovation Management
China European International
Business School
HE John Dramani Mahama
President
Republic of Ghana
George Ayittey
Founder
Free Africa Foundation
Brian Maxted
Founding Partner and Chief
Executive Officer
Kosmos Energy
Kadré Désiré Ouedraogo
President of the ECOWAS
Commission
ECOWAS
Kariuki Ngari
Head of Consumer Banking for
Africa
Standard Chartered Bank
Ozwald Boateng
Founder
Made In Africa
Ashish J Thakkar
Founder
Mara Group and Mara Foundation
Matthieu Pigasse
Chief Executive Officer, Africa
Lazard
Komla Dumor
Senior Broadcast Journalist
BBC World Service and BBC World
News
Frank Perez
Executive Officer, Power and Water
TAQA Global
Supporting publications: Supporting organisations:
58%of the audience
at our 2009 event came from
outside of Ghana.
90%said they would
recommend the event to a
colleague
The President at our 2009 event.
Andrew Clocanas
Executive Chairman
Construtora OAS

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