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Why Ghana should be looking South: The emerging geography of American opportunity

The Business & Financial Times

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  • October 27, 2026

Nana Asante-Smith wrote an article in The Business & Financial Times about why the Southeast should be an attractive location for Ghanaian companies and institutions.

"For decades, discussions about U.S.-Ghana trade and investment have largely focused on a familiar set of destinations," Nana wrote. "New York has long served as a gateway to global finance, Washington remains central to international policymaking, and California continues to occupy a prominent place in conversations about technology and innovation."

"Increasingly, some of the most dynamic economic activity in the country is taking place in the American Southeast," she wrote. "For Ghanaian businesses, investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs seeking meaningful engagement with the U.S. market, this shift deserves careful attention."

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