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Cross Border Communication Consult (CBCC) is a Ghana-based trade communication and development consultancy specializing in trade facilitation services , Digital Registration of Traders  and stakeholder engagement, policy advocacy, research, capacity building, digital trade solutions, such as (via WATradersHub  and strategic communications.

We work with governments, development partners, private sector organizations, trade associations, women traders, logistics companies, and border management institutions to improve access to information, strengthen compliance, and facilitate cross-border trade across Africa.

With extensive experience in ECOWAS trade frameworks, AfCFTA implementation, customs procedures, logistics management, and trade communication services, we provide practical solutions that bridge information gaps and support inclusive economic development.

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Our team

OSCAR AKABA-NORVIXOXO 

CEO, Cross Border Communications Consult

Oscar Akaba-Norvixoxo is a Ghanaian trade communication and cross-border trade facilitation specialist with over 10 years of experience in trade, customs, communications, media and stakeholder engagement. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Cross Border Communications Consult, a consultancy focused on trade facilitation communication, cross-border trader support, research, advocacy and digital solutions for traders.

He has extensive knowledge of ECOWAS trade and free movement protocols, AfCFTA, customs procedures, rules of origin and non-tariff barriers, with particular experience working with small-scale and women cross-border traders. He has collaborated with public institutions, development partners, trade associations and private-sector stakeholders to promote inclusive and efficient cross-border trade.

Oscar is also a co-founder and National Coordinator of the National Cross Border Women Traders Association (NCBWTA), where he supports advocacy, stakeholder coordination, capacity building and initiatives aimed at improving the trading environment for women and small-scale traders across West African borders.

Through Cross Border Communications Consult, he has led initiatives involving trader registration and digital identification, trade information dissemination, border-trade research, media and communication, stakeholder engagement and grievance/feedback mechanisms.

He holds academic and professional qualifications in Development Communication, Communication, Marketing, Customs Brokerage and Freight Forwarding, and continues to contribute to discussions on trade facilitation, gender-responsive trade policy and inclusive border management in West Africa

Mrs Rebecca Dzidzorgbe Amuzu

Finance

Mrs. Rebecca Dzidzorgbe Amuzu is a Banking and social development professional with experience in community engagement, social work and grassroots development. She is passionate about supporting vulnerable communities, women and young people through initiatives that promote economic empowerment, social inclusion and access to opportunities.

She is actively involved in women’s cross-border trade advocacy and stakeholder engagement, particularly in the Volta Region, where she has contributed to discussions on improving the conditions of women traders and promoting more inclusive and formalised cross-border trade.

Mrs Amuzu also serves as the President of Morfiala Foundation, an organisation involved in community-based initiatives, including health outreach, youth development and skills-related programmes. She has advocated for improved access to healthcare and vocational opportunities for young people and vulnerable communities.

Her professional interests include banking and financial inclusion, social development, women’s economic empowerment, community development and cross-border trade facilitation.

Dela Johnathan Ayivor

Head of IT Solutions

Dela Ayivor is a technology entrepreneur and digital innovation professional serving as the Head of   IT Solutions  focused on in digital initiatives supporting cross-border trade and trader formalisation, including the development of technology solutions for trader registration, identification, verification and access to trade-related services.

Why Us?

Cross Border Communications Consult combines expertise in trade facilitation, communication, research, digital innovation and stakeholder engagement to provide practical solutions to the challenges faced by traders and businesses operating across West African borders.

1. Trade and Border Expertise

We understand the realities of cross-border trade, including customs procedures, ECOWAS trade protocols, AfCFTA, rules of origin, non-tariff barriers and the practical challenges faced by small-scale traders.

2. Strong Grassroots Experience

Our work is informed by direct engagement with cross-border traders, women traders, trader associations, border communities and border agencies. This enables us to develop solutions based on real experiences rather than theory alone.

3. Communication for Trade Development

We specialise in translating complex trade policies, regulations and procedures into simple, accessible and practical information that traders and other stakeholders can understand and use.

4. Digital Solutions

We support the use of technology to improve trader registration, identification, verification, information sharing, data management and access to trade-related services.

5. Evidence-Based Approach

We use research, field assessments, stakeholder consultations and trader experiences to identify problems and develop evidence-based recommendations and interventions.

6. Multi-Stakeholder Networks

We work across the trade ecosystem, connecting traders, government agencies, customs authorities, development partners, financial institutions, technology providers and civil society organisations.

7. Gender-Responsive Approach

We pay particular attention to the needs of women and small-scale cross-border traders, recognising the specific economic, social and safety barriers they may face at border crossings.

8. Practical, Results-Oriented Solutions

Our approach goes beyond identifying problems. We help stakeholders develop action plans, communication strategies, grievance mechanisms, digital platforms, training programmes and stakeholder coordination systems that can be implemented and monitored.

9. West African Perspective

Our work is grounded in the realities of trade across ECOWAS borders, giving us an understanding of the regional nature of cross-border commerce and the importance of cooperation between neighbouring countries.

Our Commitment

We connect people, information, technology and institutions to make cross-border trade more accessible, transparent, inclusive and efficient.

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