Ghana Netherlands Business & Culture Council

Ghana Netherlands Business & Culture Council The Ghana Netherlands Business and Culture Council The GNBCC works closely together with the Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands in Ghana.

The Ghana Netherlands Business and Culture Council ( GNBCC) is a collaboration of the Netherlands African Business Council and the former Ghana Netherlands Chamber of Commerce and Culture. The two organizations have joined their efforts, networks and activities in the GNBCC, representing the business interests of both Ghanaian and Dutch companies.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ ๐Ÿฏ | ๐——๐—จ๐—ง๐—–๐—› ๐—›๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ง๐—”๐—š๐—˜, ๐—–๐—จ๐—Ÿ๐—ง๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—˜ & ๐—œ๐—ก๐——๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—š Day 3 brought a different perspective to the GNBCC Trade Missio...
23/09/2026

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ ๐Ÿฏ | ๐——๐—จ๐—ง๐—–๐—› ๐—›๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ง๐—”๐—š๐—˜, ๐—–๐—จ๐—Ÿ๐—ง๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—˜ & ๐—œ๐—ก๐——๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—š

Day 3 brought a different perspective to the GNBCC Trade Mission, combining Dutch heritage and culture with further engagement in the agriculture and seed sector.

The day began at Zaanse Schans, where the delegation explored the historic windmills, traditional wooden houses and craftsmanship that form an important part of Dutch heritage. The visit also offered insights into the Netherlandsโ€™ approach to water management, an area closely linked to the countryโ€™s agricultural and environmental landscape.

The delegation then travelled to Volendam, where a walking tour and traditional Dutch fish lunch offered another glimpse into Dutch culture and local traditions.

The afternoon returned to the business agenda with a visit to Enza Zaden in Enkhuizen. Delegates learned more about the international seed market, vegetable breeding and the role of innovation in agriculture. The discussions also provided an opportunity to consider how developments in the seed sector could relate to businesses and agricultural opportunities in Ghana.

The day ended with dinner in Amsterdam, rounding off another day of learning, cultural exchange and engagement.

From Dutch heritage to agricultural innovation, Day 3 added another dimension to the mission and gave delegates further perspectives to take into their ongoing conversations and engagements.

Today, we join Ghanaians in commemorating Founderโ€™s Day, honouring the vision, leadership, and enduring legacy of Dr. Kw...
21/09/2026

Today, we join Ghanaians in commemorating Founderโ€™s Day, honouring the vision, leadership, and enduring legacy of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.

At GNBCC, we celebrate the spirit of partnership, progress, and shared prosperity that continues to shape Ghanaโ€™s journey and strengthen connections across borders.

Happy Founderโ€™s Day, Ghana. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—š๐—ก๐—•๐—–๐—– ๐—š๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—” ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐ŸฒThis September, we are bringing the Ghanaian and Dutch business communities together for a spe...
16/09/2026

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—š๐—ก๐—•๐—–๐—– ๐—š๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—” ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ

This September, we are bringing the Ghanaian and Dutch business communities together for a special evening in Accra.

The inaugural GNBCC Gala Dinner 2026, celebrates the historical and economic ties between Ghana and the Netherlands, and more importantly, the people, businesses and partnerships that continue to strengthen this relationship.

We look forward to welcoming GNBCC members, business leaders, government representatives, members of the diplomatic community, partners and invited guests for an evening of networking and celebration.

๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜€:
Date: Friday, 25th September 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: Mรถvenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra
Dress Code: Formal, with a touch of orange and African print

๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ: Friday, 18th September 2026

For enquiries:
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ž 030 276 7825

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ ๐Ÿฎ | ๐—›๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ง๐—œ๐—–๐—จ๐—Ÿ๐—ง๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—˜, ๐—œ๐—ก๐—ก๐—ข๐—ฉ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก & ๐—•๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ฆ ๐— ๐—”๐—ง๐—–๐—›๐— ๐—”๐—ž๐—œ๐—ก๐—š Day 2 focused on innovation, knowledge exchange and opportu...
14/09/2026

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ ๐Ÿฎ | ๐—›๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ง๐—œ๐—–๐—จ๐—Ÿ๐—ง๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—˜, ๐—œ๐—ก๐—ก๐—ข๐—ฉ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก & ๐—•๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ฆ ๐— ๐—”๐—ง๐—–๐—›๐— ๐—”๐—ž๐—œ๐—ก๐—š

Day 2 focused on innovation, knowledge exchange and opportunities for collaboration across the horticulture sector.

The delegationโ€™s first stop was Rijk Zwaan, where Meta van Ruijven and Arend Meijerman spoke about the companyโ€™s work in Ghana, followed by a tour of the facilities and an exploration of its work in the horticulture and seed sector.

From there, we continued to Tomatoworld, where a practical tour of the greenhouse and showrooms demonstrated how technology and innovation are being applied in horticultural production. Seeing these solutions in practice connected the earlier discussions to real-world applications and sparked conversations about how similar approaches could contribute to a more sustainable horticultural sector.

At the World Horti Center, the programme continued with a deeper look at the Dutch horticulture ecosystem before moving into one of the key components of the mission: business matchmaking.

Coordinated by East-West Trade & consulting, the matchmaking session gave participating companies the opportunity to meet potential Dutch partners and explore opportunities in market access, investment, distribution, knowledge exchange, technical support and long-term partnerships. The exchanges created space to share knowledge, explore mutual interests and identify potential areas for collaboration between the two markets.

The day concluded with a networking cocktail, bringing together delegates, members of the Dutch business community and Ghanaโ€™s Ambassador to the Netherlands, H.E. Eddison Agbenyegah. Hosted alongside Ambassador Peter van Leeuwen, the gathering provided a welcoming space for meaningful conversations, new connections and shared perspectives, while reinforcing the shared commitment to deepening economic and cultural ties between Ghana and the Netherlands.

Day 2 was about turning knowledge and conversations into possibilities, with new ideas, connections and potential partnerships that can continue well beyond the mission.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ ๐Ÿญ | ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—”๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—”๐—บ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐—บThe Ghana Netherlands Business & Culture Council (GNBCC) Trade Mission 2026 to the N...
11/09/2026

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ ๐Ÿญ | ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—”๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—”๐—บ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐—บ

The Ghana Netherlands Business & Culture Council (GNBCC) Trade Mission 2026 to the Netherlands is underway! ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

After departing Accra on Sunday, 6 September, the delegation arrived in Amsterdam early Monday morning, ready for a week of business connections, knowledge exchange and new opportunities between Ghana and the Netherlands.

Bringing together representatives from Pacific Solutions Ghana, Nii Plants & Car Rental & Logistics, Agribiz Africa Limited, TrisolaceFarms, IDH-Ghana, IWAD Ghana Ltd. and SOS Childrenโ€™s Villages in Ghana, the delegation represents a range of sectors including agribusiness, horticulture, sustainability, logistics and social impact.

After some time to rest, delegates explored Amsterdam on a guided walking tour, taking in the cityโ€™s canals, historic buildings, museums and lively streets. It was a first glimpse of the Netherlands beyond business and a chance to experience the culture and character of the country they will be engaging with throughout the mission.

The evening then shifted the focus to business.

At the welcome cocktail, delegates connected with potential business matches, GNBCC members and partners in the Netherlands. The evening was filled with introductions, conversations and the first exchange of ideas.

The day wrapped up with a delegation dinner, giving everyone a chance to relax, connect and get to know each other across sectors and organisations.

From exploring Amsterdam to making those first business connections, Day 1 set the tone for a week of collaboration, connection and opportunity.

A warm welcome to the Netherlands! ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Next up: Day 2 | Company visits & business matchmaking

๐ŸŒฑ From Partnership to Implementation.Ghanaโ€™s commercial vegetable seed sector has entered a new phase with the launch of...
10/09/2026

๐ŸŒฑ From Partnership to Implementation.

Ghanaโ€™s commercial vegetable seed sector has entered a new phase with the launch of the Business Seed Partnership (BSP).

The initiative brings together the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), GROW24, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ghana, public-sector and development partners, and 15 representatives from private seed businesses, knowledge institutions and financial institutions in Ghana and the Netherlands.

Building on the Ghana Seed Partnership launched in 2025, BSP will address practical gaps across the vegetable seed sector, including access to reliable planting material, locally tested varieties, professionally produced seedlings, market information and investment.

The partnership was officially launched on 3 September 2026 at the Vegetable Hub of Excellence (Defarmacist Centre), University of Ghana, with H.E. Hans Akerboom, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Ghana, joining partners for the official ribbon cutting and a tour of the farm and greenhouse facilities.

Now, the focus shifts to implementation.

Through four interconnected areas of work, BSP will support private-sector coordination, variety testing and farmer learning, commercial seedling production and quality systems, and seed-market development and investment.

๐Ÿ“ข WEBINAR UPDATE | From Field to FeedOur upcoming webinar, โ€œFrom Field to Feed: Creating Better Media Content In-House,โ€...
10/09/2026

๐Ÿ“ข WEBINAR UPDATE | From Field to Feed

Our upcoming webinar, โ€œFrom Field to Feed: Creating Better Media Content In-House,โ€ with Barbara van Rijn has been rescheduled.

๐Ÿ“… New date: Friday, 2 October 2026
โฐ Time: 10:00 AM โ€“ 11:30 AM GMT
๐Ÿ’ป Online via Google Meet

The session will explore practical ways organisations and teams can strengthen their photography, videography, visual storytelling and content creation, using the equipment and resources already available to them.

Already registered? Your registration remains valid, so there is no need to register again.

Not registered yet? Join us here: go.gnbcc.net/BvR-Webinar

We look forward to welcoming you to the session.

โœจ ๐—š๐—ก๐—•๐—–๐—– ๐—š๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—” ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ The Ghana Netherlands Business & Culture Council (GNBCC) cordially invites you to an evening of...
08/09/2026

โœจ ๐—š๐—ก๐—•๐—–๐—– ๐—š๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—” ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ

The Ghana Netherlands Business & Culture Council (GNBCC) cordially invites you to an evening of connection, conversation and celebration, bringing together distinguished guests, members of the diplomatic community, business leaders, GNBCC members and partners.

๐Ÿ“… Friday, 25 September 2026
๐Ÿ•– 7:00 PM โ€“ 10:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Mรถvenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra
๐Ÿ‘— Dress Code: Formal, with a touch of orange and African print

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ TICKET OPTIONS

GNBCC Members
Single: GHS 950 | Table of 10: GHS 8,500

Non-Members
Single: GHS 1,500

๐Ÿ”— RSVP: go.gnbcc.net/Gala-Dinner

For enquiries: +233 (0) 200 151 964 | [email protected] | www.gnbcc.net

๐—š๐—ก๐—•๐—–๐—– ๐—š๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—” ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ โœจThe Ghana Netherlands Business & Culture Council (GNBCC) invites you to its inaugural GNBCC Gala...
07/09/2026

๐—š๐—ก๐—•๐—–๐—– ๐—š๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—” ๐——๐—œ๐—ก๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ โœจ

The Ghana Netherlands Business & Culture Council (GNBCC) invites you to its inaugural GNBCC Gala Dinner, an evening bringing together the Ghana-Netherlands business community.

Under the theme โ€œCelebrating the Historical and Economic Ties Between Ghana and the Netherlands,โ€ the evening will bring together GNBCC members, business leaders, partners and distinguished guests for networking, dinner and live entertainment.

๐Ÿ“… Friday, 25 September 2026
๐Ÿ•– 7:00 PM โ€“ 10:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Mรถvenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra
๐Ÿ‘— Formal, with a touch of orange and African print

Ticket Options
Single: GHS 950
Table of 10: GHS 8,500

๐Ÿ”— RSVP: go.gnbcc.net/Gala-Dinner

We look forward to an evening of meaningful connections and celebrating the ties that continue to bring Ghana and the Netherlands together.

โ€œ๐—ช๐—ฒ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†!โ€ On Wednesday, 19 August, the Women in Business community came together for a...
04/09/2026

โ€œ๐—ช๐—ฒ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†!โ€

On Wednesday, 19 August, the Women in Business community came together for a day of practical learning, shared experiences and meaningful connections.

The Mentor Exchange Day brought together the 2026 cohort, mentors and alumnae for a day of practical learning, shared experiences and meaningful connections. It gave participants the opportunity to step beyond their assigned mentors, explore different perspectives and seek guidance on the business challenges that mattered most to them.

At the centre of the day was an SME Business Clinic, with focused discussions covering Routes to Market, Time Management and Strategic Planning, Building Effective Business Structures, Brand Development and Equity Creation, Networking and Partnerships, and Creating Customer-Centred Businesses that Grow.

The conversations were grounded in real business experiences. Mentees reflected on progress they had made through the programme, including expanding into new markets, rebranding and repositioning products, developing new offerings, improving social media visibility and increasing sales.

Alumnae from the previous cohort also shared how lessons from their own mentorship journeys continued to guide them beyond the programme, with some maintaining relationships with their mentors and continuing to seek their advice.

The Mentor Exchange Day also marked the final meeting and mini closing ceremony for the 2026 cohort, providing an opportunity to recognise the mentors who generously invested their time, knowledge and experience in the growth of these women and their businesses.

We gratefully acknowledge our 2026 cohort mentors: Fatima Alimohammed, Barbara Davis, Dr Florence Vanderpuye, Celestina Danso Arhin, Evelyn Lokko, Catherine Krobo Edusei and Susanne Roelofsen Afum.

For GNBCC, the Women in Business mentorship programme demonstrates what is possible when entrepreneurs have access to trusted guidance and a supportive network.

The 2026 cohort may have ended, but the real value of the programme continues through lessons applied, commitments fulfilled, stronger networks and women-led businesses contributing to their communities and Ghanaโ€™s economy.

Address

24 A, 4th Circular Link, (Off 4th Circular Road), Cantonments, Near The Togo Embassy, Next To New Horizon Special School
Accra

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+233 (0)302767825

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