Accra, Ghana | 8 July 2026 — The International Trade Council (ITC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Center for Entrepreneurship and Evaluation Development (CEED) during a signing ceremony held at The Palms Convention Center, Accra, Ghana, as part of the Ghana Investment & Trade Week 2026.

 

The MoU was signed by George Glory Opeku, Chairperson of the International Trade Council – Centre for Africa, and Gifty Volimkarime Kuug, Founder and Advisory Board Director of CEED.

 

The agreement establishes a non-binding framework for cooperation aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), promoting international trade, facilitating investment opportunities, and delivering capacity-building initiatives that contribute to sustainable economic development.

 

The two organizations intend to collaborate in areas including business networking, entrepreneurship development, research and knowledge exchange, trade promotion, investment facilitation, and other mutually beneficial initiatives designed to improve market access for businesses.

 

Commenting on the partnership, George Glory Opeku said:
“Entrepreneurship transforms ideas into opportunity and opportunity into prosperity. Through our partnership with CEED, we are building stronger pathways for entrepreneurs to access global markets, attract investment, and create lasting economic impact.” 

 

Gifty Volimkarime Kuug added “At CEED, we believe that inclusive economic growth is the foundation of sustainable development. This partnership with the International Trade Council represents a significant step toward expanding entrepreneurial opportunities for women, youth, and marginalized communities to strengthen their enterprises, access international markets, and participate fully in the global economy. Together, we are creating an ecosystem where innovation, inclusion, and collaboration drive lasting social and economic impact.”

 

About the International Trade Council
The International Trade Council is a global, not-for-profit business organization dedicated to promoting international trade, investment, and sustainable economic development. Through its worldwide network of businesses, chambers of commerce, trade associations, investment promotion agencies, and government partners, the Council delivers trade promotion services, business networking, capacity building, trade policy advocacy, dispute resolution, and international market access programs that help organizations succeed in the global marketplace.

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