The Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference (GiTFiC) has constituted an Ethics and Admissions Committee for its AfCFTA Professional Course, following resolutions adopted at the organisation’s ninth annual congress held in Accra in November 2025. The move is part of broader efforts to strengthen governance, uphold academic integrity and manage the growing interest in AfCFTA-focused education across Ghana and the wider African continent.
The decision stems from two key resolutions passed by delegates at the congress, which called for an expansion of the AfCFTA curriculum beyond tertiary institutions. Under the new direction, the programme is being extended to professionals and practitioners at pre-tertiary, undergraduate and postgraduate levels, cutting across both public and private sectors. In addition, GiTFiC was mandated to develop a dedicated AfCFTA curriculum tailored to Africa’s high school system, to run alongside the existing programme already in use at selected universities.
In response, the newly established committee has been given the authority to enforce compliance with the rules governing the GiTFiC-AfCFTA Professional Course, in line with the organisation’s long-term Agenda 2031 framework. Its mandate includes ensuring strict adherence to academic regulations, protecting the welfare of students and facilitators, and maintaining consistent standards as enrolment broadens across different educational levels. GiTFiC says the committee’s work will be central to sustaining the credibility and practical relevance of its AfCFTA training programmes.
Dr. Michael Kusi-Appiah of the National Development Planning Commission has been appointed chair of the committee. He is joined by Dr. Samuel Antwi from the Information Services Department, operating under the Office of the President, and Madam Patience Arko-Boham from the Ministry of Finance. Their appointments take immediate effect, reflecting the urgency attached to the rollout of the expanded professional course.
GiTFiC has, over the years, positioned itself as a leading platform for policy dialogue and capacity building around the African Continental Free Trade Area. As implementation of the continental trade pact gathers pace, the organisation says strengthening institutional oversight of its educational programmes is essential to preparing students, professionals and policymakers to navigate Africa’s evolving trade and economic landscape.