In a move to harness global intellectual capital for national advancement, the Jospong Group has formalised a collaboration with Ghanaian Scholars in the Diaspora (GSD).
The partnership, sealed by a Memorandum of Understanding, on Friday, January 2, 2026, in Accra, is designed to channel the specialised knowledge of Ghanaian postgraduate students in the US, Germany, Japan, South Korea, India, Hungary, and China into practical, innovative solutions for the Group’s diverse operations, directly contributing to Ghana’s socio-economic growth.
The MoU was signed by JGC’s Executive Chairman, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, alongside the leaders of the seven GSD country associations, marking a concerted effort to translate academic research into real-world development impact.
Speaking after the signing ceremony, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong emphasized that the initiative’s scope extends beyond the Jospong Group, declaring that “this is for Ghana.”
He announced the establishment of a dedicated office with an independently employed Coordinator and Administrator. “Jospong will not manage them, but only sponsor and facilitate their work,” Dr. Siaw Agyepong assured.
He described the partnership as a future “national platform” designed to attract many more Ghanaian scholars worldwide to contribute to national development. To ensure its sustainability, the Executive Chairman disclosed plans to liaise with prominent business leaders, including Ibrahim Mahama, Kasapreko, and Despite, to enlist their support for the initiative.
He, therefore, encouraged the scholars, to pursue the endeavour with serious commitment, urging them to invest their knowledge for the betterment of Ghana.
The President of the Ghanaian Students Association in Hungary, who also serves as Secretary of GSD, Mr. Peter Worlasi Adanu, commended Dr. Siaw Agyepong and the Jospong Group for spearheading the venture.
“We are very grateful and excited by this significant step and, on behalf of the GSD, I want to pledge our full commitment and support ensuring that the objective of this MoU is met for the positive transformation of Ghana,” he stated.
He called on all Ghanaians especially government to support this good initiative to achieve its desired goals.
Earlier, in a powerful welcome address to the newly partnered Ghanaian Scholars in the Diaspora (GSD), Mrs. Florence Larbi, Chief Operating Officer of the Environmental Service Cluster of the Jospong Group of Companies, emphasised that true business growth stems from purpose and innovation, not just profit.
Speaking to an assembly of Master’s and PhD students from seven countries, Mrs. Larbi reflected on the Group’s humble beginnings as a small printing press in 1995, which has now expanded into a conglomerate of over 60 companies. “We have grown roughly every five years,” she noted, attributing this success to continuous evolution and diversification.
The COO revealed that the partnership with the GSD was inspired by the Group’s Executive Chairman, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, following a visit to Japan. Observing Japanese students engaged in structured, hands-on, and multi-disciplinary training, he envisioned a similar model of practical learning for Ghana. “He expressed a strong desire to connect with people who could bring him closer to this vision,” Mrs. Larbi stated.
She praised the diaspora scholars for their confidence and global perspective, highlighting the unique opportunity their research presents. “When you look at our group as a whole, there is hardly any industry we are not involved in. We are everywhere,” she said. “That raises an important question: what kinds of ideas are we developing, and how can we turn them into real business opportunities?”
Mrs. Larbi challenged the scholars to align their research with tangible business outcomes. “Every idea and every research project should aim to either solve a problem or help build a new product or service line; something we can push forward, grow, and scale,” she urged. She stressed that the Group is focused on ensuring research translates into practical value and avoids being shelved.
Concluding on a warm and appreciative note, she thanked the scholars for dedicating their time to the partnership. “This is not an ordinary time, many people would choose to be with their families or attending to other responsibilities. Yet, you have set time aside to pursue this agenda.”
