GMet Hosts Danish Delegation for Strategic Collaboration on Weather and Data Initiatives

As part of the Strategic Sector Cooperation programme, the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) on Tuesday, 27th January 2026, received a high-level delegation from the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI). The visit, which runs until 30th January, focuses on supporting improvements in data management, leadership, IT/digitalization and early warning systems in Ghana.

Board Chairman of GMet, Selasie Woanyah Esq., expressed the agency’s appreciation for the partnership and highlighted its potential benefits for society. “GMet is grateful for this investment. We hope it will generate the outcomes we expect and reflect in the quality of data we provide. These partnerships will also impact agricultural outcomes and improve our infrastructure. As you support us, we will invest in the equipment and systems needed to collect data and forecast weather accurately so society can benefit”, he said.

Marianne Vendel Thyrring, Director-General of DMI, emphasized the importance of collaboration in ensuring accessible weather and climate information. She noted, “Different people are impacted by weather and climate, which makes close collaboration between institutions essential. While this work can be challenging, we are confident that the partnership between GMet and DMI will help address these challenges effectively.”

During the visit, the Danish delegation toured GMet’s IT and data facilities, the observatory, and the new Operations Center, gaining firsthand experience of the agency’s infrastructure and operations.

The visit reflects the shared commitment of both agencies to improve data management, strengthen weather forecasting, and ensure accurate and timely meteorological information benefits society.

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