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The Ghana Netherlands Business & Culture Council (GNBCC), in partnership with the Belgian, French, and South African Chambers of Commerce, successfully hosted the annual Networking in Accra. The event served as a dynamic platform for business professionals to expand their networks beyond familiar circles, fostering new partnerships and professional relationships across different sectors and nationalities.
Hilde Famaey, General Manager of the GNBCC, highlighted the significance of such gatherings. She explained that networking events and advocacy sessions not only create valuable opportunities for members to connect but also enable the chambers to engage constructively with policymakers and key government institutions.
According to Famaey, the chambers are planning a forthcoming session with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to deliberate on issues surrounding tax litigation, emphasizing the chambers’ role in promoting dialogue between the private sector and government agencies.She further noted that collaboration between multiple chambers encourages members to break out of their comfort zones and explore new business horizons. She described the Networking Joint Cocktail as a strategic initiative aimed at stimulating business growth and cultivating meaningful professional relationships.
Encouraging more organizations to join the GNBCC, she likened membership to a gym subscription, emphasizing that “to gain the full benefits, active participation is essential.” She reiterated that while membership offers vast opportunities, members must engage consistently to truly maximize what the chamber provides.
Adding his perspective, Grant Weber, General Manager of the Ghana South African Business Chamber, expressed pride in the fact that this year marked the first time all four chambers collaborated on the event—a milestone that underscored the spirit of unity and cooperation. He reported that the cocktail attracted over 250 participants, reflecting the growing interest in cross-border business networking. Weber stressed that the quality of interactions was more important than the quantity of attendees, emphasizing that meaningful connections and exchanges drive sustainable business relationships. He explained that the South African Chamber’s approach is multicultural and inclusive, aiming to build bridges among diverse communities and industries.
He also highlighted the event’s value in promoting member companies’ products and encouraging the exchange of business cards—an activity that sustains ongoing collaboration long after the event ends.
Representing the Ghana Belgium Business Club, Lucia Noble underlined the club’s mission to connect Belgian enterprises operating in Ghana with Ghanaian companies interested in the Belgian market. She praised the Networking Joint Cocktail for creating a vibrant space where businesses from different countries can engage, collaborate, and explore new ventures.
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Noble invited companies with existing or potential links to Belgium, France, South Africa, or the Netherlands to reach out to the chambers and join the growing international business network. She stressed that such collaborations are essential for building stronger bilateral and multilateral trade relationships and for enhancing Ghana’s global business presence.
Overall, the 2025 Networking Joint Cocktail stood out as a landmark event for cross-cultural business collaboration, reaffirming the chambers’ shared vision of creating inclusive platforms for dialogue, partnership, and growth.
