Outsourcing Journal Editors 
The Global Business Services Summit, Accra, 2023, is an opportunity to explore the potential that Ghana offers as a destination for the GBS region globally.
In collaboration with partners, the GBS Summit, Accra 2023, is organized by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Ghana as part of Investing for Jobs, the brand of the Special Initiative “Jobs stabilize for a just transition” of the German government. Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
The GBS Summit will take place during the Ghana International Digital Innovation Week (GDIW).
Register by email to: ghana@invest-for-jobs.com
Ghana Digital Innovation Week (GDIW) was launched in 2021 under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President of Ghana and other key stakeholders in the ecosystem. This annual event aims to celebrate the achievements of Ghana’s digital innovation ecosystem and build momentum towards a shared vision for the country’s future development. To celebrate an undeniably booming IT/BPO sub-sector in Ghana’s digital ecosystem, GIDIW will co-host the GBS Summit, providing an opportunity to understand GIZ’s position in promoting This sector also provides new businesses with a platform to experience the ecosystem in Ghana.
Ghana: Attractive destination for IT/BPO companies
Located in the West African sub-region and with a relatively stable past, Ghana boasts a stable political environment and, along with its proximity to other Southern African countries, the West has made the country attractive. for foreign investors. An additional asset for Ghana is its skilled labor pool. This is clearly demonstrated by a workforce with relatively high levels of education in all fields and high English proficiency. This gives Ghana a significant advantage as an alternative outsourcing location, especially for English-speaking markets in Europe, North America and the UK. Ghana is undeniably one of the most exciting new investment destinations in Africa, having been named “Best FDI Location in Africa in 2022” by International Investor Magazine.
Why Attend the GBS Summit in Accra
The Global Business Services Summit will thus unveil all the key aspects of the IT/BPO sector and afford companies a partly sponsored trip equivalent to a due diligence process to assess the suitability of Ghana as an outsourcing location for their activities. Engage in insightful discussions, workshops, stakeholder forums, networking sessions and strategic clinics aimed at bringing to your doorstep all the answers you need to make the decision to move to Ghana or begin to outsource talent from Ghana.
Event details
A 3-day visit from the 6th to 8th of November 2023 at
the Accra International Conference Centre.
Who to attend?
Companies looking for new sources of talent, with a positive impact on Ghana.
Representatives of midsized to large companies in the IT/BPO sector.
Interest in learning more about the potential for the GBS sector in Ghana.
