PRESIDENT JOHN A. KUFUOR VISITS
WASHINGTON TO PROMOTE TRADE, TOURISM AND INVESTMENT IN GHANA

Ghanaian President John A. Kufuor arrived in Washington this week to promote trade, investment and tourism in Ghana.

The visit marks the launch of the Ghana: Africa's Golden Gateway trade promotion initiative, developed by The Whitaker Group. The initiative seeks to build on growing investor interest in Ghana, considered by many to be a beacon of democracy, growth and good governance in Africa. Ghana was recently declared by the World Bank to be one of the easiest places in Africa to do business.

On Thursday, October 27, President Kufuor will participate in a roundtable discussion with top U.S. business leaders at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on the investment opportunities opening up in Ghana in the wake of the country's success in liberalizing its markets, legislating strong investor protections and lowering taxes on businesses.

Coca-Cola, Chevron, ExxonMobil, IBM, Motorola, Pfizer, and Ralston-Purina are just a few of the U.S. corporations already participating in the Ghanaian economy and benefiting from the favorable business climate in Ghana.

The President, one of the region's most influential leaders, will also showcase his country as a tourism venue. On Wednesday, October 26, following a luncheon for tour group operators, travel writers and the media, he will attend the Discovery Channel premiere, "Ghana: The Presidential Tour" at the American Film Institute.

The documentary, hosted by acclaimed journalist Forrest Sawyer, takes viewers on a tour of Ghana with President Kufuor. It will be broadcast nationally on the Discovery Channel's Travel Channel on November 8, 2005, at 10 pm.

On Thursday, October 27, the President will be the first African President to be hosted and recognized by The Executive Leadership Council, at its 17th Annual Recognition Dinner. The ELC is an organization comprised the most senior African American executives in major US corporations.
Ghana's First Lady, Theresa Kufuor, will accompany her husband.

For further information please contact The Whitaker Group
Tel: (202) 349-3781 Email:twg@thewhitakergroup.us

The Whitaker Group consultancy is working in practical, innovative ways to help knit Africa into the mainstream of the global economy for the benefit of government and private sector clients both in and out of Africa. Rosa Whitaker, the President and CEO of TWG, served as the first ever Assistant Trade Representative for Africa in the administrations of President George W. Bush and his predecessor President Bill Clinton

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