French Desk Ghana

This specialised desk also enjoys the support of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

French Desk provides a wide range of opportunities for French businesses looking to establish operations in Ghana and across Africa


The Access Bank French Desk was established in 2024 to bridge the gap between French and Francophone businesses seeking to enter the Ghanaian  market and other African countries. The Desk aims to address the financing gaps between the supply and demand sides of the economy.

 

In practical terms, the Access Bank French Desk provides a wide range of opportunities for French businesses looking to establish operations in Ghana and across Africa. It also assists local Ghanaian businesses by equipping them with the necessary cultural and regulatory knowledge to effectively conduct transactions with French and Francophone counterparts, leveraging our robust technology platforms.


Benefits

  • Access to Market Facilitation: The French Desk supports French businesses in navigating the entry and expansion into the Ghanaian and wider African markets, offering guidance and necessary support.
  • Financing Solutions: The Desk works to close the financing gaps between the supply and demand sides of the economy, enabling French and local Ghanaian businesses to access the funding they require.
  • Cultural and Regulatory Expertise: The Desk provides local Ghanaian businesses with valuable insights on the cultural nuances and regulatory environment when engaging with French counterparts, ensuring smoother commercial transactions.
  • Language Support: The French Desk offers language assistance, helping to bridge the communication gap between French and English-speaking businesses.
  • Tailored Advisory Services: The Desk provides customized advisory services to French businesses, guiding them through the process of establishing and growing their operations in the Ghanaian and broader African markets.

Services

  • Provide banking and financial advisory services to the Ghanaian and French businesses.
  • Cooperate with Ghanaian and French agencies to offer local market insights and explore business opportunities and partnerships.
  • Facilitate banking account opening.
  • Offer financing solutions, including trade finance and transaction banking services.
  • Provide guidance on market entry requirements, regulations, licenses, and legal/operational considerations and facilitate business partnerships and joint collaborative opportunities.

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