Accra, Ghana – Ghana and Ukraine are fostering closer ties in the food security sector in a bid to tackle global hunger challenges, . On June 28, 2024, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), in partnership with the Ukrainian Embassy in Accra, welcomed a delegation from Ridne Food Consortium.
Ridne Food Consortium specializes in supplying food packages to humanitarian organizations assisting war-torn regions. GIPC Deputy CEO Yaw Afriyie lauded the initiative, highlighting its potential to strengthen cultural and commercial ties between Ghana and Ukraine.
H.E Ivan Lukachov, Counselor and Charge D’affaires of the Ukrainian Embassy, expressed his gratitude to the GIPC for facilitating the event. He emphasized the importance of bringing together key stakeholders and private sector companies to explore collaborations in food security.
The day’s activities included a briefing session, B2B discussions, and a Q&A segment, fostering an engaging platform for the Ukrainian delegation to interact with approximately 34 Ghanaian enterprises.
Significantly, Ridne Food Consortium aims to establish a Ghana-specific model. This would involve forming a local consortium of Ghanaian farmers and food producers, with the ambition of creating a robust food supply hub within the country.
