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Global Africa Summit Accra 2025 Convenes Global Leaders to Advance Trade
The Africa Investment Network (AIN) successfully convened the Global Africa Summit Accra 2025 on December 11–12, 2025, at the Alisa
Hotel, Accra, bringing together policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, diaspora leaders, and
development partners from across Africa and the global diaspora to advance trade, investment,
and inclusive economic growth.
Held under the theme “Global Partnerships: Fueling Africa’s Development and Collective
Prosperity,” the Summit recorded strong participation from international delegates from the
United States, the Caribbean, Europe, and across Africa, alongside robust engagement from Ghana’s public and private sectors, including government institutions, development
agencies, corporates, SMEs, and business associations.
Many international delegates had also
participated in the Global Africa Summit Washington, DC edition (October 14–15, 2025)—
demonstrating growing momentum and continuity across the Summit series.
The Summit officially opened with visionary remarks from Jane Reindorf-Osei, Founder and CEO of the Africa Investment Network and Organizer of the Global Africa Summit, who
underscored the importance of diaspora-led investment, strategic partnerships, and building
sustainable pathways for Africa’s long-term economic transformation.
She was joined by distinguished leaders who delivered opening and goodwill remarks, including: Kufa E. Chinoza, Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe to Ghana Kofi Okyere Darko, Director, Diaspora Affairs Office of the President of Ghana, John Morris, Chairman, 17 Asset Management
Vincent Ablordeppey, Partner, Renovatio.
Together, the speakers emphasized the critical role of diplomacy, private capital, diaspora engagement, and cross-border collaboration in positioning Africa as a competitive and investable global partners
Over the two-day Summit, participants heard impactful remarks and insights from a diverse group of leaders representing Ghana’s public sector, international partners, the private sector,
and the development community, including: Akwasi Opong-Fosu, Board Chairman, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre
(GIPC), Patrick Boamah, Member of Parliament, Okaikwei Central, Laurie Kelleher, U.S. Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service Ghana, Ms. Doris Kafui Afanyedey, CEO, American Chamber of Commerce Ghana, Dr. Tinah Tusiime Mukunda, National Director, World Vision Ghana, Dr. Daniel McKorley, Executive Chairman, McDan Group, Dr. Ismael Doodo, Development and Policy Expert, Derek Newbold, Investment and Trade Advisor, Dr. Abena Asomaning, ESG, CSR, and Leadership Expert, Gloria Osarfo, Creative Industries and Cultural Sector Leader, James Gardner, Actor and Deputy Executive Secretary Ghana Film Authority.
Speakers highlighted Ghana’s role as a strategic investment gateway, the importance of public-private collaboration, and the need to align policy, capital, innovation, and development outcomes to drive sustainable growth.
The Summit featured a robust lineup of panel discussions and fireside chats addressing
investment readiness, global supply chains, agribusiness, innovation, youth and women’s economic empowerment, and diaspora-led growth.
A flagship session, “Africa 6th: From Remittances to Returns,” explored practical strategies for transforming diaspora remittance flows into structured, bankable investments capable of generating sustainable economic returns across Africa.
During this session, Africa Investment Network and 17 Asset Management announced a strategic partnership to deploy a Diaspora Investment Platform in 2026, aimed at mobilizing diaspora
capital, de-risking transactions, and expanding access to credible investment opportunities across
the continent.
The announcement generated strong interest from investors, diaspora leaders, and institutional partners in attendance.
The Summit also featured an Investment Pitch Competition, showcasing high-potential,
investment-ready African enterprises and fostering direct engagement between entrepreneurs,
investors, and development partners.
Across both days, the Summit facilitated impactful conversations, strategic partnerships, and
cross-border collaboration, reinforcing AIN’s role as a trusted convener connecting Africa with global capital and expertise.
“The Accra edition of the Global Africa Summit reaffirmed the importance of bringing together local institutions, global partners, and the African diaspora on one platform to unlock meaningful investment and growth,” said Jane Reindorf-Osei. “Our focus remains on translating dialogue
into action and building sustainable pathways for Africa’s economic transformation.”
The Global Africa Summit series will continue in 2026 with expanded programming, deeper investment platforms, and new host cities, building on the momentum generated in Accra.
About 200 company secretaries, governance professionals and institutional leaders will gather in Accra for the ‘Company Secretaries Summit’ next month.
It is aimed at strengthening governance practices and enhance boardroom effectiveness across the country.
The summit, which is scheduled for July 16 at the Labadi Beach Hotel seeks to equip governance professionals with the knowledge, skills, and networks required to navigate the increasingly complex demands of modern corporate leadership.
It will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focusing on emerging governance trends, boardroom dynamics, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and stakeholder expectations.
According to the convener, Catherine Engmann, the summit comes at a critical time when governance professionals are under growing pressure to support sound decision-making, strengthen governance culture, and respond effectively to changing institutional and regulatory environments.
“This gathering is not just another conference. It is a platform for governance leaders who are already operating at the highest level and intend to stay there,” she said.
She noted that the programme was designed to provide participants with practical tools, fresh insights, and valuable professional connections.
According to Ms Engmann, a major highlight of the event will be the awards ceremony, which will recognise individuals and organisations that have demonstrated excellence in governance practice and made significant contributions to improving board effectiveness and corporate accountability.
She mentioned that the summit will also offer participants an opportunity to benchmark their practices against industry standards, exchange ideas with peers, and explore innovative approaches to governance challenges.
Beyond the formal sessions, the event is expected to foster networking and collaboration among governance professionals, helping to strengthen governance practices across Ghana’s corporate and institutional landscape.
Speaking about the vision behind the initiative, Ms Engmann, said the summit was inspired by the need to create a dedicated platform that recognises the critical role played by company secretaries and governance professionals.
According to her, the Company Secretaries’ Summit and Awards reflects her conviction that Ghana’s governance professionals deserve an annual platform where they can engage in meaningful discussions, build strategic relationships, and receive recognition for their contributions to effective governance.
Registration for the summit, she said was currently open, with interested professionals encouraged to secure their participation ahead of the event.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
-1 cup dried soya beans
-4–5 cups for water (for blending)
-Extra water for soaking
-Sugar, honey or dates (optional, for sweetness)
-Vanilla extract (optional)
Preparation
-Pick through the beans to remove stones or damaged seeds and rinse thoroughly
-Place them in a large bowl and cover with plenty of water. Soak for at least eight hours or overnight to soften it to blend easier
– After soaking, rub the beans with your hands as the skin begins to remove
– Removing the skins helps reduce the ‘beany’ taste and improves texture
– Put the soaked beans into a blender with 4–5 cups of clean water
-Blend until smooth and milky. (You may need to do this in batches depending on your blender size).
– Using a clean muslin cloth or fine sieve, strain the blended mixture into a pot. (Squeeze well to extract as much liquid as possible).
-The leftover pulp is called okara. Don’t throw it away — it can be used in baking, porridge, or even added to stews.
– Place the strained milk on medium heat and make it boil. Stir continuously to prevent burning or overflowing.
– Allow it to boil for at least 20–25 minutes. Proper boiling removes the raw taste and neutralises natural compounds that can upset the stomach.
-Once boiled a little sugar or honey. Pulse.gh
Health benefits of Soya beans
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