H.E. Gina Ama Blay

Welcome Message

I warmly welcome you to the website of the Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in the Federal Republic of Germany. In addition to Germany, the Embassy is concurrently accredited to the Republics of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. As you explore this site, you will discover more about Ghana and understand why it is often described as a ‘model democracy’ in Africa.

Here, you will find useful information about Ghana, her history, people, culture, geography, politics, tourism and economy as well as her enabling business environment which makes her one of the ideal investment destinations in Africa.  

In addition to information on our consular services, there is an array of quick links to other relevant state institutions which you may explore. Ghana’s beautiful, diverse and colourful tourism attractions also await you.

There are currently Ghana Honorary Consul offices in Hamburg, Hannover and Munich which provide consular services (Business Visas and related services) in those areas. We are in the process of appointing new Honorary Consuls for Dortmund and Frankfurt. However, clients who require consular services in cities other than those mentioned above will be served in Berlin.

It is an honour for us in the Embassy to work towards deepening Ghana’s bilateral relations with the Federal Republic of Germany and the countries of concurrent accreditation as well as serving you in the best way possible. Therefore, I  encourage you to feel free to send in comments, questions and/or suggestions/ideas on how to improve upon our services.

You are most welcome to explore Ghana here!

Gina Ama Blay

Excellency

H.E. Gina Blay briefed the students about the history, recent socio-economic developments and outlook of Ghana as well as the democratic credentials of the country. The Ambassador also apprised the students of the functions of the Embassy. There were discussions on the important role played by the traditional authorities (chiefs and queen mothers) in Ghana, particularly in the areas of conflict resolution and peace building.

Embassy of Ghana, 17th September, 2019.

Ghana’s quest to turn its waste challenges to profit received a boost on Monday with the signing of a €5 million grant facility with Germany to build a 400-kilowatt demonstration hybrid waste to energy plants.

The overall objective of the project, which fits into the country’s renewable energy plan imbedded in the 31 Nationally Determined Commitments, in response to the Lima Call for Action, is to develop waste into energy using hybrid solar PV, biogas and a pyrolysis plant.

The project would help advance Ghana’s quest to attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda, as a lead implementer and a country whose President is a co-chair of the SDGs advocates at the United Nations.

Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, signed on behalf of Ghana, while Anja Karliczek, the Federal Minister of Education and Research of the Federal Republic of Germany initialed for her country at a brief ceremony in Accra.

The project implementation, which would commence from October 1, 2019 to September 1, 2023 would involve three German Research Partners, six Ghanaian Research Centre, two industrial partners from Germany, three partners from Ghana and host of others.

Ms Karliczek stated that the 12,000 tons of waste generated in Ghana on a daily basis would be put to good use and would provide employment.

Germany Researchers, she said had innovated solutions and would collaborate with their counterparts in Ghana to ensure the success of the project and the potential of building ten more by 2040 on a large scale to generate between one to five megawatts.

Touching on the socio-economic benefits, she said, the byproducts such as biochar and digestate from the pyrolysis and anaerobic digestion process could be used to generate business spin-offs.

“For instance, biochar and biogas digestate can be used as soil enhancer to boost agriculture produce in farming communities.

The packaging and distribution can lead to sustainable job creation and contribute to Ghana Government “planting for food and jobs' agenda,” she said.

Health wise, Madam Karliczek said the treatment of solid waste had a potential benefit ensuring a cleaner environment; stop the transmission of deadly diseases such as cholera and malaria.

The utilisation of the biogas produced as domestic fuels, she said could help reduce indoor air pollution as a result of using charcoal and firewood that acute respiratory infection.

Prof Frimpong-Boateng said the support further deepening the bilateral cooperation between the two countries that began over 60 years.