Government to establish Gold Village in Accra in 2027 – GoldBod CEO
The government, through the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), plans to establish a Gold Village in Accra in 2027 to promote local jewellery production, create jobs and increase the economic value Ghana derives from its gold resources. Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, said the project would provide a platform for the production and sale […]
In 2027, the Government of Ghana, through the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), intends to establish a Gold Village in Accra. This initiative aims to boost local jewellery production, generate employment opportunities, and enhance the economic value derived from gold resources in Ghana. Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of GoldBod, unveiled the project at the National Mining Dialogue 2026, held in Accra, under the theme "Rethinking the Social Licence to Operate."
The Gold Village will be established in collaboration with the private sector, with GoldBod Jewellery Limited, a subsidiary of the Gold Board, spearheading its implementation. This project aligns with President John Dramani Mahama's "reset agenda" to retain more value from Ghana's gold industry within the domestic economy. According to Gyamfi, nearly nine metric tonnes of gold produced in Ghana have been refined locally this year before export.
The Gold Village will provide a platform for the production and sale of locally made gold jewellery and artifacts while connecting Ghanaian producers to international markets. Similarly, it will serve as a centre for skills development and enterprise creation, offering opportunities for young people and businesses in the jewellery and gold fabrication industries.
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