The visit took place at the invitation of the Czech Ambassador in Akkra, Margita Fuchsová, who is one of the founding members of the association. It was the first organized visit of female entrepreneurs and managers, from various industries that had visited West Africa. Kateřina Haring, chairperson of ČMAPM, founder and CEO of Dynamic Group s.r.o, led the delegation. The other members of the delegation were Ladislava Fialová of ALTRO Management Consultants s.r.o .; Holancová Pěva, CEO of Proteco Tools; Holancová Anita, co-owner of Proteco Tools; Tatiana Krulová from Terapeutika s.r.o .; Renáta Nešporek, director of KZOJ (Ostrava-Jih Cultural Institution, contributory organization) and Šušková Radka, CEO of New Dimension, s.r.o.

The aim of the visit was to find out the possibilities for cooperation between businesswomen in both countries and to establish business contacts with similar associations in Ghana. Businesswomen had the opportunity to learn about Ghana's cultural and business habits and share business experiences with Ghanaian businesswomen.

The official program of the delegation began on January 21, 2019, at the Ministry for Gender Equality, Children and Social Protection, received by Honourable Minister Cynthia Morrison and Chief Director of the Ministry, Mrs. Afisah Zakariah. In her speech, the Minister welcomed the visit of the Women's Delegation solely because she supported the efforts of women to excel in a predominantly male business environment and encouraged business start-ups by women. She added that her ministry as well as the Ghana government are ready to fully cooperate with any association of Czech women. The Czech side explained the purpose of its visit, introduced the association and individual delegates and explained that it is a reconnaissance mission whose results will be presented to all similar associations in the Czech Republic.

Another meeting was held in the office of the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ghana, with representatives of the women's part of the chamber. The representatives of the chamber included the second Vice-President of the Chamber, Victory M.E. Hajar and Chief Executive Officer of Accra branch, Mrs. Grace Akosua Pokuah Dzeble. After the introduction of both parties, members of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce were interested in the possibility of cooperating with businesswomen in the Czech Republic and discussed how both parties could help to improve business and economic activities between the Czech Republic and Ghana. The Czech side appreciated the warm welcome, the large participation of the members of the Ghana Chamber at this meeting and expressed the hope that this was the first step towards the further successful cooperation of the two groups.

In the afternoon, the Czech delegation received another very active association, Women in Tourism (WIT). WIT Chairperson, Nancy Quartey Sam, regional television and media representatives, attended the meeting. In addition to the usual introductory speeches, presentations and discussions, WIT members presented themselves on the spot with their products and services and refreshments with a selection of local specialties and locally produced beverages. Mrs. Sam expressed her appreciation to the Ambassador at the Czech Republic for her interest in tourism and commitment to supporting women in business. She promised to work with the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Accra to organize in May 2019 a similar delegation of WIT members and other Ghana businesswomen to the Czech Republic.

During a meeting with the WIT, the Chairperson of CMAPM, Ambassador and commercial counsellor headed for a meeting with Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Ghana, Mr. Carlos Ahenkorah. Deputy Minister welcomed the Chairperson of ČMAPM, expressed the conviction that this is a unique event of Czech women and appreciated the support of the Accra Embassy in building cooperation between the two countries. He also promised to speed up the process of commemorating the Intergovernmental Agreement on Economic Cooperation between Ghana and the Czech Republic so that it could be signed in May 2019 together with the incoming mission of Ghanaian entrepreneurs to the Czech Republic.

On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, a meeting was held with members of Ghana Women in Business and Leadership led by Anita Wiafe - Asinor, president of the association. After the introductory presentations, the Ghanaian party presented their past experiences, particularly in education and encouraged start-ups by entrepreneurs in Ghana. The Chief Executive Officer of Abovo Confectionery Ltd. Presented chocolate products to the delegation and, simultaneously demanded a chocolate mill equipment worth 200,000 USD.

The afternoon program continued with a meeting with Woman Rising, presented by its president, Ekow Mensah. Following the usual presentations of the associations, an exchange of experience in the foundation, growth and expansion of businesses in the Czech Republic and Ghana followed. The experiences of Ghanaian businesswomen with international trade to the EU, US, and China were presented. The meeting was associated with the presentation of the products of Woman Rising.

The Delegation's work program ended with a working dinner with members of the Executive Women Network, an association of women in senior management and executive positions in private organizations / institutions and women entrepreneurs of well-established businesses in Ghana.

Czech businesswomen, after having completed other out-of-work activities and several B2B meetings, flew to the Czech Republic on January 27, 2019.

Due to the acceptance of the delegation by Ghana government officials and representatives of all women's associations, this visit can be considered a success. In view of the interest of some Ghanaian organizations in organizing a reciprocal visit headed by the Minister of Tourism or the Minister for Women Affairs, it can be assumed that further export opportunities will emerge for Czech companies.

Dominic Amoah, commercial assistant of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Accra