{
  "id": 276271,
  "title": "GCB Bank appointed to committees for Ghana’s participation in global trade exhibitions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/gcb-bank-appointed-to-committees-for-ghanas-participation-in-global",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-07T18:21:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/gcb-bank-appointed-to-committees-for-ghanas-participation-in-global-trade-exhibitions/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "GCB Bank has been appointed to several committees for Ghana's participation in upcoming global trade exhibitions including the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2026 and the Specialised World Expo 2027 in Belgrade, Serbia. The appointments, made by the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, place the bank in key roles such as chairing the Budget and Fundraising Committee, co-chairing the Marketing and Publicity Committee, and serving as a member of the Business and Investment Committee. Aurelia Baaba Ofori Odame, Head of GCB Bank's State-Owned Enterprises and Afro-Asia Banking Department, will represent the bank on the National Planning Committee. The appointments reflect the bank's experience in supporting Ghana-China trade, exporter development, and stakeholder engagement, as well as its commitment to facilitating cross-border trade and creating opportunities for Ghanaian businesses.",
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
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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."
}