The Ghana Export–Import Bank (GEXIM) has officially launched activities to commemorate its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of strategic interventions aimed at expanding Ghana’s export base, promoting value addition, and driving industrial transformation.
The anniversary, dubbed GEXIM@10, will be observed through a year-long programme of activities, including the Agro-Tech Fair 2026, corporate social responsibility initiatives, and a high-level international conference scheduled for March 2026.
Speaking at a media briefing in Accra, the Chief Executive Officer of GEXIM, Mr. Sylvester Mensah, described the milestone as a testament to “ten years of purposeful institutional building in service of Ghana’s export ambitions.”
“This anniversary is not only about celebrating how far we have come, but also about reflecting on what we have learned and resetting the Bank for the next frontier of trade and industrialisation,” Mr. Mensah said.
A Mandate Rooted in Value Addition
GEXIM was established in 2016 under the Ghana Export–Import Bank Act, 2016 (Act 911), with a mandate to help Ghana transition from exporting raw materials to producing and exporting value-added products, while building competitive industries and creating sustainable jobs.
According to Mr. Mensah, the Bank was deliberately created to address long-standing gaps in export financing and industrial support.
“GEXIM was created with a clear mission—to support Ghanaian businesses with financing, guarantees, and technical assistance that enable them to compete effectively in global markets,” he stated.
Over the past decade, the Bank has worked with successive governments, the private sector, and international partners to strengthen export-oriented enterprises across priority sectors of the Ghanaian economy.
Export Growth as a System
Mr. Mensah emphasised that export growth requires more than policy statements.
“Export growth is not a slogan; it is a system. It requires patient and well-structured capital, risk mitigation tools that unlock investor confidence, market intelligence, and strong institutions that can align incentives from the farm gate to global markets,” he explained.
He noted that GEXIM’s interventions have supported Ghanaian enterprises to expand production capacity, improve product quality, and gain access to new international markets.
International Conference in March 2026
As part of the anniversary celebrations, GEXIM will host a 10th Anniversary International Conference from 25th to 26th March 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra.
The conference will be held under the theme: “A Decade of Enabling Export Trade and Industrial Transformation: Resetting GEXIM for the Next Frontier.”
The event is expected to bring together policymakers, financiers, development partners, and private sector leaders to examine global trends shaping export finance, trade competitiveness, and industrial development.
“The next decade will demand greater agility, deeper partnerships, smarter financial instruments, and stronger alignment with Ghana’s evolving economic priorities,” Mr. Mensah said.
Focus on SMEs, Technology and Priority Value Chains
Key sessions at the conference will focus on AI and digital tools in export finance, blended finance partnerships, and practical collateral and credit-enhancement solutions to improve MSMEs’ access to export financing.
Participants will also explore opportunities and constraints in priority value chains such as garments and apparel, poultry, rice, and oil palm, while GEXIM-funded businesses will be given the opportunity to showcase their成果 and connect with potential investors and partners.
The conference is expected to produce actionable recommendations to guide GEXIM’s medium- and long-term strategy from 2025 to 2030.
Call for Media and Stakeholder Engagement
Mr. Mensah called on the media to play a more active role in shaping the national conversation around exports and industrial development.
“We count on the media not only to report this milestone, but to help elevate discussions on competitiveness, value addition, and the role of smart finance in building resilient economies,” he said.
He also urged stakeholders and development partners to actively participate in the anniversary activities, stressing that the ultimate objective is to expand Ghana’s export base and deepen industrial transformation.
Story: Patrick Asford Boadu
