Glasgow 2026 opens £100m business window for Ghana - UK Officials pitch investment opportunities
Glasgow 2026 opens a £100 million business window for Ghana, according to the article. UK Officials pitched investment opportunities at a business forum in Accra.
The Deputy British High Commissioner to Ghana, Keith McMahon, said the Games, scheduled from July 23 to August 2, 2026, will go beyond sport to serve as a major platform for trade, investment and global business engagement. Mr. McMahon noted Ghana's strong performance in boxing, athletics and para-sports on the Commonwealth stage. He also referenced the inaugural UK-Ghana Sports Business Forum held last November. Head of Mission of CWEIC, John Apea, underscored the economic potential of the Games, noting that sectors including media, tourism, infrastructure, technology and logistics are expected to benefit. Mr. Apea said, "Glasgow 2026 is projected to generate over £100 million in direct investment and create more than 1,000 jobs." Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, said the Commonwealth Games have evolved into a platform of significant global value. Mr. Adams noted that Ghana has participated in the Games since 1954 and has won more than 50 medals.
Mr. Adams said the 2026 Games will serve not only as a sporting event but also as a platform for partnerships in infrastructure, sports science, media, tourism and youth development between Ghana and the United Kingdom.
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UK officials have pitched investment opportunities tied to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow to Ghanaian businesses. The Games are expected to generate significant investment and job creation- but what sectors stand to benefit the most?
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