
Ghana seeks ‘green’ foreign investment, leveraging carbon market
Ghana is positioning itself as a leader in Africa’s burgeoning carbon market, with a call for more “green” foreign direct investment.

Ghana is positioning itself as a leader in Africa’s burgeoning carbon market, with a call for more “green” foreign direct investment.

President John Dramani Mahama has made a compelling pitch to Singaporean investors, urging them to use Ghana as a strategic hub for doing business in Africa.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has called for stronger collaboration and consistent enforcement to eliminate the practice of fronting in Ghana’s retail sector.

The Greater Accra region recorded 115 out of 140 projects registered as investments by the Ghana Investment Promotion Center in 2024.

Our CEO, Mr. Simon Madjie has affirmed that Ghana is dedicated to safeguarding foreign investment. Speaking on a panel at the Africa Singapore Business Forum, he assured investors that their capital is secure when they invest in Ghana.

President John Mahama has announced that his government is reviewing the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Act to eliminate the minimum capital requirement for foreign investors.

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) have signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen trade and investment relations between Ghana and Japan.

Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has inaugurated a new 10-member Governing Board of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), charging it to enhance Ghana’s competitiveness as a prime destination for foreign direct investment (FDI).

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has launched its Investment Opportunities Mapping Project (IOMP), a transformative national initiative designed to identify and promote viable investment opportunities across Ghana’s 261 districts.

Ghana’s ambitious “24-Hour Economy” initiative, a cornerstone of President John Dramani Mahama’s economic vision, will necessitate a significant revision of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Act to incorporate strategic incentives for businesses operating around the clock.