加纳东部沃尔特（Volta）地区将于 2025 年 11 月 26 日至 12 月 8 日举办第七届沃尔特贸易投资博览会，这标志着该地区将在加纳经济转型进程中扮演核心角色。

本届博览会由加纳工业协会东部、沃尔特及奥蒂地区分会与沃尔特地区协调委员会联合主办，在地区部长 James Gunu 先生的领导下，以 "崛起的沃尔特：构建全球伙伴关系，打造 24 小时繁荣经济" 为主题。

2025 年展会首创全天候开放模式，通过引入 24 小时营业日，将活动打造成为推动夜间经济发展的创新平台，与加纳政府推行的 24 小时经济政策相呼应。这一创举预计将提升参与度、深化商业互动，并显著增强博览会对本地商业的影响力。

博览会的核心战略目标是将沃尔特地区重塑为加纳面向多哥、贝宁、尼日利亚和喀麦隆等区域市场的 "东部门户"。通过展示该地区的经济潜力、自然资源和旅游吸引力，活动旨在吸引投资者、促进跨境贸易，并推动沃尔特更深融入区域及全球价值链。

主办方昨日在首都阿克拉发布的声明称："本届博览会将汇聚来自加纳本土及多哥、尼日利亚、纳米比亚、肯尼亚、印度和马来西亚等国的参展商，重点展示农业综合企业、旅游业、信息通信技术、制造业、可持续发展及创意艺术等关键领域，所有活动均致力于促进就业创造、创新和包容性经济增长。"

除展览外，声明指出博览会还将举办一系列旗舰论坛和峰会，包括 "沃尔特投资峰会"、"女性创业论坛"、"青年创业峰会"、"人工智能与创新论坛" 以及 "创意艺术与体育发展论坛"。这些活动旨在赋能企业家、促进知识交流并推动政策对话。

主办方表示，这些会议将加强企业、政策制定者、发展合作伙伴和学术界之间的协作，为地方经济和国家发展目标创造可落地的成果。

预热活动包括 8 月举行的 "企业趣味运动会" 和博览会启动仪式，以及 9 月下旬为期四天的 "探秘沃尔特·体验加纳" 主题旅游活动，向外界展示该地区的文化和生态宝藏。

主办方强调："第七届沃尔特贸易投资博览会不仅是展示窗口，更是就业创造、财富增长和长期伙伴关系的推动引擎。活动旨在催化对该地区的可持续投资，促进金融普惠，助力加纳成为西非具有竞争力的贸易枢纽。"

"我们诚邀私营部门、政府机构、发展合作伙伴和外国使团参与这场变革性盛会。" 主办方表示："本届博览会将是迄今最具雄心的一届，沃尔特地区已准备就绪。"

Volta Region Gears up for 7th Trade & Investment Fair

 The Volta Region is set to take centre stage in Ghana’s economic transfor­mation journey as it prepares to host the 7th Volta Trade and Invest­ment Fair from November 26 to December 8, 2025.

Organised by the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) for the Eastern, Volta & Oti Regions, in collaboration with the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC), under the leadership of the Regional Minister James Gunu, this year’s fair is themed: “Volta Rising: Building Global Partner­ships for a Thriving 24-Hour Economy.”

In an unprecedented move, the 2025 edition introduces the first-ever 24-hour fair days, positioning the event as a ground­breaking platform that promotes night-time economic activity and aligns with the Government of Ghana’s push for a 24-hour economy.

The innovation is expected to boost participation, deepen busi­ness interactions, and significantly increase the Fair’s impact on local commerce.

At the heart of the fair is a strategic goal to rebrand the Volta Region as Ghana’s Eastern Gate­way to regional markets, including Togo, Benin, Nigeria, and Camer­oon.

By showcasing the region’s economic potential, natural resources, and tourism appeal, the fair seeks to attract investors, foster cross-border trade, and integrate Volta more firmly into regional and global value chains.

A statement issued by the organisers in Accra yesterday said “This year’s fair will feature a vibrant mix of exhibitors from across Ghana and countries such as Togo, Nigeria, Namibia, Kenya, India, and Malaysia. Key sectors to be highlighted include agribusi­ness, tourism, ICT, manufacturing, sustainability, and the creative arts, all tailored to boost job creation, innovation, and inclusive economic growth.”

In addition to the exhibition, the statement said the fair would feature a series of flagship fora and summits designed to empower entrepreneurs, promote knowl­edge exchange, and drive policy dialogue.

“These include Volta Invest­ment Summit, Women in En­trepreneurship Forum, Youth in Entrepreneurship Summit AI & Innovation Forum Creative Arts and Sports Development For a,” it said.

The sessions, the statement said would foster collaboration among businesses, policymakers, develop­ment partners, and academia, cre­ating actionable outcomes for both the local economy and national development goals.

The lead-up to the main event includes several engaging activities aimed at building momentum and deepening community involve­ment.

They include Corporate Fun Games and the formal launch of the fair, both slated for August. A 4-day curated tourism experience to showcase the region’s cultural and ecological richness christened Visit Volta, Experience Ghana to be held towards the end of September.

According to the organisers, “the 7th Volta Trade and Invest­ment Fair is not just a showcase, it is a driver of jobs, wealth creation, and long-term partnerships. The Fair aims to catalyse sustainable investment into the region, pro­mote financial inclusion, and help position Ghana as a competitive trade hub in West Africa.”

“We are inviting the private sector, government agencies, development partners, and foreign missions to be part of this trans­formative event,” said the organ­isers. “This year’s fair will be the most ambitious yet and the Volta Region is ready.”

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