News · Mohammed Zunurene

Building Pathways: Experts Convene in Accra for Ghana-Germany Migration Forum

A high powered panel of policymakers, industry captains, and migration experts has been confirmed for the upcoming Ghana Germany Migration and Integration Book Launch and panel discussion scheduled to take place in Accra this weekend. The event, which is open to the general public, will bring together key stakeholders to deliberate on critical issues bordering on labour migration, bilateral relations, and skills transformation between the two nations. Discussions will centre on the theme, "The Way Forward: Building Strategic Pathways for Legal Migration from Ghana to Germany." The dialogue aims to explore how legal migration frameworks, skills recognition, and sustainable economic opportunities in Germany can be leveraged to empower Ghanaian talent. Speaking ahead of the event, the convenor, Mr. Desmond John Beddy, a community leader, author, and social entrepreneur, emphasized the strategic importance of creating clear, structured avenues for young professionals. Mr. Beddy underscored the need for well documented and secure pathways for the diaspora. The discussions will feature a prominent lineup of experts at the forefront of Ghana Germany relations. Confirmed participants include Mr. Andreas Berding, Head of the Ghanaian European Centre for Jobs, Migration and Development (GEC) in Accra, and Dr. Michael Blank of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Ghana. High level representatives from Ghana's Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations, as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, are also expected to join the panel to provide governmental perspectives on labour export and diaspora engagement policies. Together, the panel will dissect modern migration trends and address how both nations can benefit from structured labour mobility while mitigating the risks of irregular migration. Organizers have announced that admission to the event is entirely free, inviting students, professionals, and stakeholders within the migration space to participate actively in the discourse. The event is scheduled as follows: • Date: Saturday, 14 November 2026 • Time: 13:00 to 16:00 (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM GMT) • Venue: Ghana Shippers’ Authority, No. 12 Cruickshank Street, West Ridge, Accra Members of the public who require further information or wish to make special enquiries regarding attendance can contact the organizers directly on +233554665410 or +23355 5776007. Desmond John Beddy has over 25 years of experience supporting the African diaspora in Germany and promoting sustainable development in Ghana. As the founder of the nonprofit media platform TopAfric and the African Youth Education Awards, he has spent decades fostering civic participation, integration, and youth empowerment. An active civic leader and author of books documenting the Ghanaian diaspora, his extensive cross-border community work in education, healthcare, and infrastructure earned him the 2024 Hamburg Outstanding Honorary Award for Voluntary Service.