About The Project: Ghana First
A non-partisan forum that calls on Ghanaians, friends of Ghana and pan-Africanists to help build a better Ghana
This a small meeting of invited guests, but if you are interested, then do get in touch...
What: Reflecting On The Influence & Legacy Of President Kwame Nkrumah
An evening with KB Asante, former aide to Kwame Nkrumah, and Teddy Osei of Osibisa, discussing Pan-Africanism, and Nkrumah's political and cultural legacy. Select books on sale
When: Tuesday 24th August 2010, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Where: ABI, The Grange, Neasden Lane, London NW10 1QB (Neasden tube station (Jubilee Line: 5 minutes walk or 2 bus stop ride (bus 297)), buses: 182, 245, 297, 302, 332).
Cost: Free but pre-booking necessary
To book: Ms Serwah btwsc@btwsc.com, or 020 8450 5987
STOP PRESS: the next Ghana First will take place as part of the September 2009 Ayekoo session - please see below:
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Saturday September 5 2009, 3-6pm: Nkrumah @ 100 With Dr KB Asante, a former Nkrumah aide, and pan-Africanist and Nkrumahist panellists examine President Nkrumah's vision, legacy and the way forward for Ghana and other African countries. (For more about Nkrumah, please open Nkrumah Timeline in the Documents section on the left). Dr Asante's book 'Voice From Afar' will be on sale. Cost £10.
Saturday October 3 2009, 3-6pm: What Is African History? An open discussion and a precursor to BTWSCs OCN Level 2 accredited African History Overview course: Saturdays October 10, 17, 24, 3-6pm. Cost: £30 for whole course and registration, or £10 per class plus registration fee of £20.
PLEASE NOTE: Ayekoo meetings will end in October 2009 and resume on Saturday March 6 2010, 3-6pm: Ghana @ 53: Where Is Ghana Going?
Ghana First (GF), a non-partisan forum for Ghanaians and friends of Ghana, and pan-Africanists interested in helping to improve and move Ghana forward ...
The launch in Accra, Ghana on April 2 2009 went well - please see report in the Document list at the bottom of the left panel.
UK launch of Ghana First takes place Saturday May 2 2009, 3-6pm as part of the Ayekoo family-friendly networking session at Mission Dine Club Centre. Click for more information about Ayekoo sessions.
We are happy to post or circulate any of your ideas, suggestions, or information that is of interest to the GF subscribers or in furtherance of the GF aims. Just email: info@btwsc.com subject line: GF
WHAT: Ghana First launch in London
WHEN: Saturday May 2 2009, 3-6pm
WHERE: Mission Dine Club Centre Fry Road (by Longstone Avenue/Drayton Road intersection) Harlesden London NW10 4BZ
COST: Free (a meal costs £5)
BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS: Booking is NOT essential, although it's useful to know in advance who is attending.
To join concerned Ghanaian citizens, friends of Ghana, elders, community activists a) click on the Your Feedback button below, b) select Book Me from dropdown menu, c) enter your name and email address d) and enter in the Your Comments box your phone number and If you require more than one place, place add name, email, phone number for each person. You may add any comments or query in this box. Please note that the launch may be photographed and/or audio-video taped.
The launch in London will present feedback from Accra as a starting point
Please read Terms And Conditions on the left to find out how to use this forum. Remember: this is a non-partisan forum - meaning no party politics! The over-riding dictate must be what will move Ghana forward in a positive, uplifting way, and not rhetoric, party politics sloganeering or winning brownie points for politicians or political parties!
What's happening
Afrika for Afrikans - Business Investment Forum
29 October to 10 November 2009
Venue - Sun Lodge Hotel - Tesano Accra
Targeted at business people coming from the US and the Caribbean to interact with their Ghanaian counterparts who are looking to establish trade links and investment opportunities in Ghana. There will be a plethora of experts who will give advice and detailed information on:
1. Banking in Ghana
2. Setting up business in Ghana
3. Acquiring land in Ghana
4. Acquiring property in Ghana
5. Investment opportunities in key sectors of the economy like agro-processing, tourism, arts and crafts and real estate
6. Investment opportunities in financial sector in Ghana like treasury bills, Ghana Stock Exchange, Unit Trusts, Mutual Funds etc.
There will be opportunity to ask our experts questions relating to any of the above. The time to invest and do business in Ghana is now and we encourage our brothers and sisters in the UK and the diaspora to attend.
For more information: Kwame Osei, Business Development Consultant, BEDCO (Business Entreprise Development Consultancy), BEDCO House, 3 Trorbu Link, New Achimota, Accra, Ghana. Tel: 021-400758 Mobile: 024-698 4635, kwame@bedco.net.
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