Representatives from three energy and 11 multi-sectorial companies will be participating in the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) annual trade mission to Ghana taking place 26 – 27 June 2014.
This year’s mission will be led by Subhash Thakrar, Deputy President, LCCI
Commenting, Subhash Thakrar said:
“I look forward to leading this mission. There is great emphasis on boosting trade from the UK to Africa, and this mission presents an ideal platform for companies to explore Africa’s emerging economies and important markets like Ghana.
I welcome this opportunity to share my business experience on developing trade links between West Africa and LCCI delegates and I wish everyone a very successful trip”.
A wide range of products and services are being promoted by the companies on the missions. Products include, photographic paper, laboratory equipment, lighting equipment and woodwork machinery.
Services represented include: management of political, operational, and security risks, and security supply services.
The mission participants have a range of objectives including looking for local representatives, qualified distributors or agents and clients. Some will be researching the market for the first time, others will be building on existing contacts.