The Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), Samantha Cohen CVO OBE, has held talks with the Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA), Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould, to discuss ways to boost private sector investment in Ghana’s agricultural sector.

The meeting, which included the Head of Mission of CWEIC in Ghana, John Apea, focused on identifying opportunities to improve agricultural productivity, promote value addition, and advance agribusiness development.

Mr. Mould highlighted MiDA’s mandate to promote inclusive economic growth through targeted investment interventions, noting that partnerships with international investment bodies such as CWEIC could help mobilise resources to support Ghana’s development priorities.

Madam Cohen reaffirmed CWEIC’s commitment to facilitating investment across Commonwealth countries and expressed interest in supporting Ghana’s agricultural economy through sustainable and impactful investments.

The discussions concluded with both parties agreeing to explore practical steps to strengthen collaboration in areas of mutual benefit, particularly in agriculture, signaling a potential boost to private-sector engagement in Ghana’s agri-economy.