{
  "id": 15798333,
  "title": "BaseNord launched to deepen Ghana-Sweden trade ties and support investors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/basenord-launched-to-deepen-ghana-sweden-trade-ties-and-support",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T20:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/basenord-launched-to-deepen-ghana-sweden-trade-ties-and-support-investors/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2025, trade relations between Ghana and Sweden witnessed a notable surge, with bilateral imports and exports hitting their highest levels in three years. According to Trading Economics, Ghana exported valued goods worth US$3.07 million to Sweden, while Swedish companies sent US$86.3 million worth of products to Ghana. The strong trade performance between the two countries since 2022 has fueled the need for a dedicated space where investors and entrepreneurs can connect, collaborate, and establish lasting business relationships. To address this demand, Nickie Akosa, the Sweden's Honorary Consul to Ghana, has launched BaseNord, a purpose-built facility designed to support startups and facilitate connections between businesses and potential investors in Ghana, Sweden, and other Scandinavian countries. Based in Accra's East Legon neighbourhood, BaseNord offers tailored co-working spaces, private offices, meeting rooms, and virtual office solutions, along with essential amenities for entrepreneurs and investors. Ms. Akosa highlighted the challenges faced by startups in Ghana, particularly the difficulty in finding professional and conducive working environments. She believes BaseNord can fill this gap by providing a supportive atmosphere for business operations. In addition to offering workspace, Ms. Akosa envisions BaseNord as a hub for strengthening trade relations between Ghana and Sweden. Leveraging her past experience working with a foreign renewable energy company in Ghana, she aims to provide practical support to businesses seeking to operate in either market. \"Understanding and navigating the bureaucratic processes and local market conditions is crucial for companies' success,\" she explained. BaseNord will serve as an information resource, offering assistance and support for Ghanaian businesses seeking Swedish or Scandinavian partners, as well as for Swedish investors interested in establishing operations in Ghana. With growing interest from Swedish investors and businesses in Ghana, BaseNord is strategically important in facilitating commercial relationships between the two countries. The initiative aims to further boost bilateral trade, especially in renewable energy and food and agriculture sectors.",
  "summary": "Trade relations between Ghana and Sweden recorded significant growth in 2025, with bilateral imports and exports reaching their highest levels in three years.",
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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."
}