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Committee 7 of 9

Partnerships and International Relations Committee

Connecting VASPA with strategic and global partners.

Builds strategic alliances with banks, universities, technology firms, legal partners, and international associations — and drives VASPA's regional expansion across Africa.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Alliances
  • Regional Expansion
  • International Engagement

Key Activities

  • Establish MOUs with banks, universities, and technology firms.
  • Coordinate engagement with international VASP associations.
  • Lead regional expansion programmes across West Africa.
  • Represent VASPA at international industry forums and conferences.
  • Identify cross-border collaboration and policy-harmonisation opportunities.

Leadership

The committee's executive leadership and key points of contact for member enquiries.

Mr. Samuel Frimpong

Key contact

Chairperson

To be appointed

Vice Chairperson

To be appointed

Key contact

Secretary

Meetings & Agenda

Scheduled sittings of the Partnerships & International Relations Committee, with the agenda for each meeting. Open to view — members can track progress in the member portal.

Q3 Review Meeting

Aug 20, 2026, 2:00 PM · 90 min

completed

VASPA Secretariat, Accra

Quarterly review of committee deliverables and outstanding actions.

  1. 1Opening and roll call
  2. 2Minutes of the previous meeting
  3. 3Partnership pipeline and international engagements
  4. 4Member matters arising
  5. 5Next steps and adjournment

Q4 Planning Session

Oct 14, 2026, 2:00 PM · 90 min

scheduled

Virtual (Google Meet)

Set Q4 priorities, owners and delivery dates.

  1. 1Opening and roll call
  2. 2Minutes of the previous meeting
  3. 3Partnership pipeline and international engagements
  4. 4Member matters arising
  5. 5Next steps and adjournment

Year-End Review & 2027 Outlook

Dec 9, 2026, 2:00 PM · 120 min

scheduled

VASPA Secretariat, Accra

Report on the year's work and agree the 2027 workplan.

  1. 1Opening and roll call
  2. 2Minutes of the previous meeting
  3. 3Partnership pipeline and international engagements
  4. 4Member matters arising
  5. 5Next steps and adjournment

Member Roster

Serving members appointed to the Partnerships & International Relations Committee.

8 seats
NameRole
Mr. Samuel Frimpong
Chairperson
To be appointed
Vice Chairperson
To be appointed
Secretary
Mr. Isaac Acquaye
Member
Mr. Phillip Agyei
Member
Mr. Baah Kusi
Member
Mr. Samuel Eshun
Member
Mr. Lawoe
Member

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