President John Dramani Mahama kicked off his official diplomatic engagements on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) on Sunday, September 20, 2026, meeting with Alex Soros, Chairman of the Open Society Foundations (OSF).
The bilateral discussions focused on expanding public-private partnerships, securing development aid, and advancing integration efforts across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Key Highlights of the Engagement
Strengthening ECOWAS Integration:
Regional Support: Alex Soros and OSF reaffirmed their intent to partner with Ghana and provide institutional support aimed at deepening trade, mobility, and governance across the West African sub-region.
Precursor to Philanthropic Roundtable: The meeting served as a direct setup for an upcoming presidential roundtable coordinated by OSF.
Upcoming Presidential Roundtable with Top Global Foundations:
High-Level CEO Alignment: The planned session will bring President Mahama together with leadership from premier global philanthropic organizations, including the Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Hilton Foundation, Humanity United, Anglo American, Chandler Foundation, and UBS Optimus Foundation.