Accra: A former Head of Department of Publishing Studies at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr Ralph Nyadu-Addo, has announced that Ghana is set to attract more German investors to the country soon, aiming to boost the nation’s economy.
According to Ghana Web, Dr Nyadu-Addo, a German-trained academic and researcher, emphasized the trust the German government and business sector in Germany have in Ghanaians. He urged Ghanaians to continue their efforts that make the country appealing for investment. Dr Nyadu-Addo has been actively involved in fostering Ghana-German relations and has encouraged institutions to collaborate with the German embassy to identify potential areas for partnership.
Dr Nyadu-Addo expressed gratitude to the German government for awarding him the ‘Federal Order of Merit’, presented by German President Dr Steinmeier. This recognition motivates him to further develop the relationship between Ghana and Germany. He acknowledged the support of the Ghanaian government and the leadership of KNUST, which has allowed him to lead delegations to Germany for mutual benefits.
For 25 years, Dr Nyadu-Addo has significantly contributed to Ghana-German relations by connecting Ghanaian businesses, entrepreneurs, and students with German business and academic circles. His efforts have raised over twenty million dollars for KNUST, particularly supporting student entrepreneurs and initiating numerous projects.
Dr Nyadu-Addo has been instrumental in coordinating the Africa Centre for Career Enhancement and Skills Support (ACCESS) program. He managed the 3.7 million euros ACCESS Project 1.0 and is currently coordinating the upcoming ACCESS 2.0, which is valued at 4.4 million euros and aims to empower students and businesses.
Over the past two decades, Dr Nyadu-Addo has coordinated multiple German-funded projects, including Intelligence for Innovation and the African German Entrepreneurship Academy. His work has facilitated academic and business exchanges between Ghana and Germany since 2004, strengthening connections between the two countries.
Dr Nyadu-Addo also established the KNUST Centre for Business Development and Kumasi Business Incubator, drawing on his experiences in Germany. He completed his Master’s and PhD at Leipzig University and collaborated with numerous German institutions from 2000 to 2024.