{
  "id": 900770,
  "title": "GRA signs partnership with UK counterpart to strengthen customs protection",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/gra-signs-partnership-with-uk-counterpart-to-strengthen-customs-900770",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-14T18:30:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/gra-signs-partnership-with-uk-counterpart-to-strengthen-customs-protection/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has formed a partnership with the United Kingdom's His Majesty Revenue and Customs to bolster border security and boost revenue generation. This collaboration aims to facilitate knowledge exchange between the two countries' customs operations, ultimately enhancing revenue collection. During a signing ceremony, GRA Commissioner General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong emphasized the significance of this new partnership in strengthening compliance and safeguarding government revenue, while also supporting customs functions. The agreement will serve as a platform for technical assistance and information sharing on border protection and post-clearance audits, providing a mutual learning opportunity for all involved parties. Additionally, the partnership may extend to other nations with which GRA has existing collaborations. Customs Commissioner Aaron Kanor highlighted the benefits of such partnerships for the reform efforts within the GRA's Customs Division. Terri Sarch, Development Director at the British High Commission in Ghana, expressed optimism about the potential to deepen ties between the two nations, with a focus on bolstering cross-border trade and improving intra-African trade relations.",
  "summary": "Speaking after a short ceremony to sign the partnership, Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, assured that this will be the beginning of a renewed relationship between Ghana and the UK in border protection.",
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        "title": "GRA signs partnership with UK counterpart to strengthen customs protection",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/gra-signs-partnership-with-uk-counterpart-to-strengthen-customs",
        "published": "2026-08-14T18:30:25.000Z"
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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."
}