{
  "id": 14026801,
  "title": "Maiden GEXPO 2026 set for November to catalyse Mahama’s accelerated export agenda",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/maiden-gexpo-2026-set-for-november-to-catalyse-mahamas-accelerated",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-12T16:54:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/maiden-gexpo-2026-set-for-november-to-catalyse-mahamas-accelerated-export-agenda/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Export and SME Fair (GEXPO 2026) is set to commence a five-day exhibition from November 18th to 22nd, 2026, at Black Star Square in Accra. Organized by Accra Markets & Expo Limited, the event is under the guidance of the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry. Over 500 indigenous businesses, SMEs, foreign trade missions, financial institutions, and international retailers are expected to participate. The aim of the fair is to promote \"Made-in-Ghana\" goods and services on the international platform.\n\nThis maiden edition of GEXPO 2026 is not just an expo, but a key mechanism to support President Mahama's Accelerated Export Development Programme. This form of development is a significant part of the #ResettingGhana economic policy framework. The objective is to transform Ghana from an import-dependent economy into a resilient export-led manufacturing powerhouse. The event will provide a platform for indigenous businesses to expand their market reach under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and secure non-traditional export (NTE) revenues.\n\nGEXPO 2026 goes beyond traditional exhibitions by providing commercial deal-making opportunities and capacity building. Structured deal suites are available to connect Ghanaian producers with international buyers, procurement networks, and institutional takers for longterm export supply agreements. Technical capacity-building sessions will also be held, focusing on AfCFTA rules of origin, international packaging standards, phytosanitary requirements, and tailored credit lines through the Ghana Exim Bank.\n\nIn line with national revitalisation strategies, the fair extends trading hours into the evening, complete with a daily food bazaar, live performances, and music showcases to attract more retail footfall and domestic consumption. It is a platform for SMEs, commercial manufacturers, agro-processors, and trade service providers to scale their operations and access international supply chains.",
  "summary": "Accra Markets & Expo Limited has opened exhibitor registration for the maiden edition of the Ghana Export and SME Fair (GEXPO 2026), scheduled to take place from Wednesday, 18 November to Sunday, 22 November 2026, at the Black Star Square, Accra. Convened under the auspices of the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, GEXPO 2026 […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}