November 4, 2026
GEPA Leads SMEs to Participate in SIAO
Ghana has announced plans to establish a Trade House in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, to provide a dedicated platform to facilitate trade, connect businesses, and expand commercial opportunities between the two countries. The proposed initiative was announced by the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) in charge of Marketing and Promotions, Mr. Raymond Rashid Kramer, at the Ghana Day celebration during the 18th edition of the International Arts and Handicraft Trade Show of Ouagadougou (SIAO 2026).
The event was attended by the Interim Prime Minister of Burkina Faso, H.E. Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, who acknowledged Ghana’s participation as Guest Country of Honor and commended the country’s contribution to the fair. He also underscored the importance of sustained cooperation between the two nations, particularly in advancing their cultural and economic interests.
Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Ghana’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso, H.E. Kenneth Akibate, reiterated the government’s resolve to strengthen economic partnerships with neighboring countries and promote African-led trade and industrial development.
Ghana’s participation features exhibitors in three designated halls, Soleil Levant, Pyramide and Le Faso, where local enterprises are presenting their products and engaging with the international market.
The proposed Trade House is expected to further consolidate these engagements by providing a focal point for business interactions and supporting sustained trade relations beyond the exhibition.
The fair, which commenced on October 30, continues until November 8, 2026, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
