Dr Joseph Nyarkotei Dorh, Board Chairman of Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM)
The Board Chairman of the Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM), Dr Joseph Nyarkotei Dorh, has highlighted the importance of export finance as a critical tool to drive Ghana’s industrial transformation.
According to him, the country’s next phase of economic growth will be shaped by the ability to earn more from what is produced, to add value before exporting, and to build industries that are resilient, competitive, and globally connected.
“Ghana’s next phase of economic development will be shaped by our ability to earn more from what we produce, to add value before we export, and to build industries that are resilient, competitive, and globally connected. Export finance is not merely about funding transactions; it is about enabling transformation.”
Dr Dorh made the remarks at the media launch of GEXIM@10 in Accra on January 14, 2026.
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He stressed that the next decade will require bold collaboration, intelligent innovation, and consistent investment in Ghanaian enterprise.
Dr Dorh also noted that 2026 will mark the implementation of GEXIM’s five-year strategic plan, aimed at deepening the bank’s role in supporting export-led growth and industrial transformation in Ghana.
He explained that over the past decade, GEXIM has provided financing, guarantees, and technical assistance to businesses across priority sectors, helping enterprises expand production, access new markets, and strengthen competitiveness.
“The bank has also played a critical role in building value chains and fostering partnerships among the government, private sector, and international stakeholders,” he added.
Touching on the year-long GEXIM@10 anniversary celebrations, Dr Dorh said the platform serves as a forum for reflection and strategic planning, including a conference that will convene export credit agencies, development finance institutions, government ministries, commercial banks, diplomatic missions, and GEXIM-funded businesses.
“The format will be action-oriented, combining an opening plenary, technical panels, an exhibition showcasing GEXIM-supported enterprises, structured networking, and a closing session focused on recommendations and next steps,” he explained.
Established under the Ghana Export-Import Bank Act (2016), Act 911, the GEXIM Bank was created to support Ghana’s transition from exporting raw materials to exporting more value-added products, building competitive industries, and creating sustainable jobs.
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