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Doing Business With Ghana

Doing Business With Ghana. Presentation Prepared by Susan. Location and Climate. Ghana is on the West African coast At or close to center of the world Ghana’s climate is tropical. Time Zone and Business Hours. Ghana is GMT time zone The GMT zone is 8 hours later than California time

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Doing Business With Ghana

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  1. Doing Business With Ghana Presentation Prepared by Susan

  2. Location and Climate • Ghana is on the West African coast • At or close to center of the world • Ghana’s climate is tropical

  3. Time Zone and Business Hours • Ghana is GMT time zone • The GMT zone is 8 hours later than California time • Normal business hours are 8-5 p.m.

  4. Holidays in Ghana January 1 New Year’s Day February 2 Feast of the Sacrifice March 6 Independence Day May 1 Labour Day June 4 Coup Anniversary July 1 Republic Day November 3-5 End of Ramadan 1st Fri. of Dec. Farmers’ Day December 25 Christmas Day December 26 Boxing Day December 31 Revolution Day Date Varies Good Friday Date Varies Easter Monday

  5. Ethnic Groups and Language • English is the official language • Ghana has over 100 ethnic groups • Care should be taken as customs may differ

  6. Clothing • Western-style clothing is appropriate for business • Traditional costume or Western-style for ceremonies

  7. Social Customs • Give appropriate greeting • Handshakes and gestures done with the right hand only (if not, it is an insult) • Touching is acceptable • Public show of affection is inappropriate

  8. Words From Afar • “Ghana is a very peaceful country filled with sociable people.” -Harry Konnor Tetteh- Information Technology Teacher Kumasi, Ghana

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