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The Ghana Government is repositioning its investment strategy to ensure that foreign and domestic investments deliver greater economic value through increased production, stronger local businesses, industrial development, job creation and access to international markets.
Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, MP, made this known on Friday, August 21, 2026, when she launched the 2025 Annual Investment Report of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) at the Bank of Ghana in Accra.
According to the Minister, the success of Ghana’s investment sector should not be measured solely by the amount of capital entering the country. Instead, emphasis must be placed on how investments expand productive capacity, create jobs, strengthen Ghanaian businesses, develop local value chains and open new markets.
Ghana Records $2.6 Billion in FDI
Ghana attracted approximately US$2.6 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025 through more than 250 new projects and existing businesses, including significant reinvestment by companies already operating in the country.
Hon. Ofosu-Adjare said the continued commitment of existing investors demonstrates growing confidence in Ghana’s economic prospects. She stressed that government must translate this investor confidence into increased production, business expansion and sustainable economic growth.
She identified agribusiness and agro-processing as major sectors capable of generating broad economic benefits. Processing agricultural products locally, she explained, allows more value to remain within Ghana while creating opportunities in packaging, transportation, warehousing, distribution and exports.
Government is also prioritising strategic industries such as textiles and garments, pharmaceuticals, automotive manufacturing and components, and agro-processing as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s industrial base and competitiveness.
Government Targets Better Business Environment
The Trade Minister emphasised that investors need a stable and predictable business environment before committing significant capital. She identified reliable infrastructure, access to finance, skilled workers, regulatory certainty and efficient public institutions as important factors for attracting and retaining investment in Ghana.
She also said the proposed legislation establishing the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) would improve investment facilitation and modernise Ghana’s framework for supporting investors in an increasingly competitive global economy.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry is working towards the passage of the Business Regulatory Reform Bill, which is expected to improve the assessment of business regulations, strengthen public-private sector consultation and provide clearer compliance guidelines for companies.
AfCFTA Creates New Export Opportunities
Hon. Ofosu-Adjare also highlighted the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a major opportunity for Ghanaian businesses and investors.
She explained that Ghana’s ability to benefit from the African market will depend on businesses producing efficiently, maintaining high quality, meeting international standards and developing the capacity to supply customers across the continent.
The Minister encouraged investors operating in Ghana to build partnerships with local suppliers, increase the use of locally produced inputs and support skills development among young Ghanaians.
Nearly $12 Billion in Investment Pipeline
The 2025 Annual Investment Report identifies nearly US$12 billion in announced and pipeline investments. Government’s priority, according to the Minister, is to transform these investment commitments into operational businesses that manufacture goods, create employment and generate sustainable economic value.
Hon. Ofosu-Adjare said investment becomes meaningful when it translates into activities on the factory floor, supports Ghanaian enterprises, creates productive jobs and improves access to regional and international markets.
She assured investors that government would continue working to improve the ease of doing business in Ghana, strengthen institutional coordination and reduce administrative delays that can prevent investment commitments from becoming actual projects.
“Investment should leave a visible economic footprint in Ghana through expanded production, stronger local enterprises, productive jobs and greater access to regional and international markets,” she said.
GIPA and Bank of Ghana Welcome Investment Report
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority commended Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare for her efforts to attract more investment into Ghana’s manufacturing sector.
He noted that manufacturing recorded the highest number of investment projects, while mining services accounted for the largest share of foreign direct investment by value.
Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, also welcomed the findings of the 2025 Annual Investment Report, describing it as evidence of renewed investor confidence in Ghana’s economy.
He noted that the report goes beyond presenting investment statistics by providing insights into the direction of investment and broader economic growth.
The launch also featured the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between GIPA and Oxford Business Group (OBG) to support a global investment campaign aimed at promoting Ghana as an attractive destination for international investors.
Source: newsthemegh.com