Trade relations between Ghana and Sweden strengthened significantly in 2025, with bilateral imports and exports reaching their highest levels in three years.

According to data from Trading Economics, Ghanaian exports to Sweden were valued at US$3.07 million, while Swedish exports to Ghana reached US$86.3 million in 2025. These figures represent the strongest performance recorded since 2022.

As the two countries renew and deepen their trade ties, the need for a dedicated space that serves not only as a productive workspace for investors and entrepreneurs but also as a hub for networking and building long-term business relationships has become increasingly important.

It is against this backdrop that Nickie Akosa, Sweden’s Honorary Consul to Ghana, has established BaseNord, a purpose-built facility designed to provide startups with a conducive environment in which to work, grow, and connect with potential investors and partners from Ghana, Sweden, and across the world.

BaseNord is a modern facility equipped with focused desks, private offices, meeting rooms, and essential amenities for entrepreneurs. It offers dedicated co-working spaces, private offices, meeting rooms, and virtual office solutions tailored to the needs of both local and foreign investors.

Located in the serene and accessible East Legon neighbourhood, BaseNord addresses some of the longstanding challenges faced by startups in Ghana. Ms Akosa noted that many early-stage businesses struggle to find spaces that afford them the peace of mind and professional environment needed to work effectively, and that BaseNord has been developed to fill that gap.

Beyond providing a place to work, Akosa envisions BaseNord as a central hub for not just Sweden–Ghana trade relations but also a place for networking among Ghanaian SMEs and international companies looking to set up in Ghana.



Her earlier experience working with a foreign renewable energy company that established operations in Ghana inspired her to create a facility that serves as a one-stop centre for information, assistance, and support for Ghanaian businesses seeking partners in Sweden and across the world, as well as for Swedish and international investors looking to set up in Ghana.

“I currently serve as the Honorary Consul of Sweden to Ghana. Before taking up this role, I worked with an organisation in the renewable energy sector and was involved in establishing their operations in Ghana. That experience taught me a great deal not only about the industry but also about what it takes for companies to successfully establish themselves here,” she said.

“You need a clear understanding and appreciation of the bureaucratic processes and the local market in order to navigate them effectively. That experience shaped my thinking, and it is precisely the kind of practical support we aim to offer investors from both countries.”

Akosa explained that growing interest from Swedish investors and businesses in Ghana makes BaseNord a strategically important source of support. Through the facility, she hopes to strengthen and deepen trade relations between the two countries, particularly in agriculture, green transition, and sustainability.