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FAGRO 2011
Ghana’s National Food and Agricultural Show
Beginning with an End in Mind:
The Value Chain Process
October 7 – 16th, 2011
Accra, Ghana, West Africa
Highlights of
FAGRO 2011
• G
hana’s only national agricultural
trade fair
• Profiles over 250 exhibitors
• F eatures agricultural seminars
to highlight industry innovations
• A
ttendees from Ghana and
West Africa
• P romoted and supported
by the Ghana Ministry of
Food & Agriculture
Ghana’s Only National
Agriculture Trade Show
The National Food and Agricultural Show (FAGRO) is Ghana’s primary
agribusiness event that brings together various stakeholders throughout the
agricultural sector, both domestically and internationally. With the Ghanaian
agricultural sector growing at approximately 5.7% per year, this is the premier
platform for companies to present new technologies, trends in agricultural
marketing, and production practices to a rapidly growing market.
Last year the event attracted over 10,000 people from throughout Ghana
and the West African region. This event, which will feature companies from
Russia, China and North America, is well positioned to forge strong network
connections between Ghana and regional and international stakeholders.
FAGRO is a powerful platform that will support North American
companies who want to enter, or develop their business in the West
African market place.
Get Involved
Exhibit – Booths and sponsorship opportunities available
Participate – Join the exploratory delegation on a trip to Ghana from Oct 6 to Oct 16th, 2011
For more information contact Richelle Matthews 403-410-7659 or [email protected]
More About Ghana
Ghana, West Africa is a prime market for business investment and growth.
Projected to have a GDP growth of 7% per year, it will be one of the top
ten fastest growing economies in the world from 2011-2015.
Agriculture is the driving force behind Ghana’s economy and accounts for
approximately 42% of its GDP and 54% of its labor force. Ghana produces
a variety of crops including cassava, citrus, pineapple, palm oil and mangos.
The country is the second largest cocoa producer in the world.
Due to the recent discovery of crude oil off the coast of Ghana, the country
continues to strengthen its economic position, and now has the potential
to contribute to global energy security.
As indicated by President Barrack Obama’s visit to Ghana in July 2009,
Ghana has a favorable reputation globally due to its record of economic
and democratic development success. It is also a lead country in both the
African Union and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),
and has warm relations with the United Kingdom.
The economic prospects look bright for Ghana. As it strengthens its
agricultural, mining and energy sectors, the country will continue to lead
Africa in economic reforms, improvement of democratic institutions,
and West African commercial activity.
Economic Profile
of Ghana
GDP
Projected to be one
of the top ten fastest
growing economies
from 2011-2015
Purchasing
Power
The purchasing
power per Ghanaian
is $1,600, expected
to rise to $2,277
by 2015
Agriculture
Sector
Averaging 5.7%
growth in agriculture
per year.
Political and
Economic
Stability
Peaceful and
democratic elections
with a government
committed to
economics reforms
Inflation
Inflation rate has
dropped 11.61% from
2007 to present
For More Information Please Contact:
US: Delore Zimmerman 701-775-3354 [email protected]
Canada: Richelle Matthews 403-410-7659 [email protected]
AdFarm: Roger Reierson 701-237-4850 [email protected]