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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]