Miss Diaspora Ghana 2026 launched to deepen diaspora ties and drive development
Miss Diaspora Ghana 2026 was launched in Accra on Thursday, April 9, at the Accra City Hotel. Stakeholders highlighted the platform's role in strengthening diaspora engagement and promoting national development. Richard Anane Nsiah, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority, described the initiative as "more than a beauty pageant," noting that it serves as a strategic platform to celebrate identity and deepen connections between Ghana and the global diaspora.
Yvonne Eyram Kofigah, Chief Executive Officer of Nubian Crown Company Limited, said Miss Diaspora Ghana seeks to reconnect women of African descent to their roots while creating opportunities that contribute meaningfully to national growth. She added that the winner of the 2026 edition will lead a community development project on the Akuapem Ridge, focusing on establishing a vocational and skills development centre to support cassava processing, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods for young people and women. Kobby Mensah, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Development Company, emphasized the role of tourism as a tool for economic transformation. Sylvester Adinam Mensah, Chief Executive of the Ghana Export-Import Bank, described the theme of the programme as timely and transformative.
The launch marked the beginning of activities for the 2026 edition. Organisers called for collaboration from government, the private sector, and the diaspora community to drive long-term impact.
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The 2026 edition of Miss Diaspora Ghana has been launched in Accra, engaging stakeholders from various sectors. The initiative aims to strengthen ties between Ghana and its diaspora- but what impact will it have?
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