Accra: Mr Simon Madjie, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), has called on the diplomatic missions and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to actively promote Ghana’s investment opportunities across global markets, investors, and networks. He emphasized the importance of diplomatic missions in championing governmental initiatives within their respective countries to enhance cross-border collaborations.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Madjie made the call during an engagement with the diplomatic community on the Centre’s flagship Investment Opportunity Mapping Project (IOMP). This initiative aims to identify and promote viable investments throughout the country. The project, developed alongside the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), seeks to address the challenge of unequitable distribution of investment in Ghana, where 80 per cent is concentrated in the Greater Accra Region.
Mr Madjie highlighted that the project would focus on untapped opportunities in all 261 districts of Ghana, thereby attracting investments to previously neglected areas. He asserted that the collective participation and advocacy of diplomatic missions, DFIs, and international cooperation agencies would enhance efforts to attract targeted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and promote bilateral economic cooperation.
He further stated that the IOMP is not only about attracting more investments but also about balancing growth, reducing regional disparities, creating jobs, expanding exports, and building a diversified, resilient economy. Additionally, Mr Madjie announced ongoing efforts to reform the GIPC Act to enhance investor protection and improve the ease of doing business in Ghana.
Mr Abdul Razak Baba, Deputy CEO of the GIPC, encouraged the Diplomatic Missions to become ‘Vocal Ambassadors’ for Ghana’s district-level investment potential. He urged them to share the information widely and connect investors to upcoming platforms such as the Ghana International Investment Summit (GIIS) scheduled for 2026. He emphasized the importance of technical expertise, resources, and innovative financing solutions in transforming district-level opportunities into high-impact investments.
Mr Lovi Mehiawo, Deputy Director of Research at the GIPC, provided participants with insights into the scope, methodology, and expected outcomes of the IOMP, highlighting the strategic sectors and the 16 regions identified for priority investment.