Ghanaians in the Netherlands

How to Successfully Approach Friends, Family, and Close Networks for Funding

By Eric Osei (New Africa Impact Fund) Raising capital is one of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs, especially in the early stages of a business. Traditional funding sources such as bank loans, venture capital, and grants can be difficult to access without a proven track record. This is why many entrepreneurs turn to their friends, family, and close networks for financial support. However, approaching loved ones for funding requires a thoughtful and professional strategy to […]

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The Ghanaian Dream Diaspora Investment Forum builds bridges in Amsterdam

Written by Sylvia Kendy The 25th of March 2022 marks the fifth edition of the Ghanaian Dream Diaspora Investment Forum held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Where almost 200 people keen to network and invest in Ghana and beyond, interacted with key speakers like H.E. John Kumah, Lorraine Wright MBE, Terry Afram and more, to tap into the opportunities of “building the Ghanaian Dream” and enforcing an entrepreneur driven continent. To highlight the role of the […]

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Ghanaian government seeks to create local employment through international partnerships

Written by Augustina Austin (BYAustin)Dutch Parliament welcomed Honourable Hon. Gifty Ohene-Konadu (One District One Factory) Ghana’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, Her Excellency Ms. Sophia Horner-Sam and a select group of Ghanaian entrepreneurs on Tuesday 28 January 2020 to start conversations on building partnerships between Ghana and the Netherlands in various priority sectors. Mr. Chris van Dam (House of Representatives in the Netherlands), emphasized the importance for transparency and how that remains for the Netherlands when […]

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Ghana entrepreneurs spark international partnerships in The Hague

Written by Saaiqa Merali. The Netherlands-Ghana Business Fair kick-off event welcomed dignitaries, industry veterans and entrepreneurs to an introductory morning session on Friday the 24th of January at the prestigious New World Campus in the Hague. For a fourth year running, Vincent Gambrah of Afro Euro and his team brought the business fair to engage and inform interested parties in the Netherlands about business and investment culture and opportunities in Ghana. This year, Mr. Gambrah […]