Take Advantage of Ghana’s Pro-Business Climate — GIPC CEO

By Praisebell Rosemond Larbi

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has urged both local and foreign investors to capitalise on Ghana’s increasingly pro-business environment, emphasising that the country’s current policy direction presents unparalleled opportunities for growth, expansion, and long-term returns.

Mr. Madjie made the call when the GIPC hosted a high-level delegation from Casablanca Finance City (CFC) as part of its 2025 West Africa Tour, aimed at strengthening investment links between North and West Africa. Addressing the delegation, he said the government’s ongoing reforms and flagship initiatives were deliberately crafted to make Ghana the most competitive investment destination in the sub-region.

He pointed particularly to the 24-Hour Economy, Export Development Program, and the Big Push Agenda as transformative pillars currently shaping the business landscape.

Policy Initiatives Designed to Boost Productivity and Attract Capital

Explaining the government’s commitment to productivity-led growth, Mr. Madjie said the 24-Hour Economy initiative encourages companies especially those in priority sectors, to operate around the clock using multiple shifts. This, he noted, is expected to significantly increase output, expand job creation, and make Ghana more competitive in regional and global markets.

“The 24-Hour Economy and Export Development Program are designed to support businesses ready to scale up. They provide a framework that allows companies to boost productivity, penetrate export markets, and leverage Ghana’s strategic position in West Africa,” he noted.

He added that the Big Push Agenda, which focuses on large-scale infrastructure investments such as roads, ports, logistics corridors, and industrial parks, is critical to improving the ease of doing business and attracting long-term capital inflows.

“These infrastructure developments are not just ambitious, they are strategic. They create the backbone needed for sustained economic transformation,” he said.

Strengthening Ghana–Morocco Investment Ties

Mr. Madjie also applauded the growing economic cooperation between Ghana and Morocco, calling it a model for intra-African investment collaboration. He assured the CFC delegation of GIPC’s full support as they explore opportunities in the Ghanaian market.

The Casablanca Finance City delegation was led by Aziz El Khyari, Director of Business Development and African Cooperation, who commended Ghana’s fast-improving infrastructure, business climate, and thriving tourism sector.

“We see Ghana as a gateway to West Africa,” Mr. El Khyari remarked, noting that the country’s stability and reform-oriented governance continue to attract attention from global investors.

High-Potential Sectors Identified

GIPC’s Head of Investment Promotion and Business Development, Kwame Kesse, highlighted several high-growth sectors ripe for investment. These include:

•             Fintech, driven by Ghana’s digital payments expansion

•             Tourism, supported by improving hospitality facilities and cultural appeal

•             Water and environmental services, where significant infrastructure gaps remain

•             Construction and real estate, boosted by urban expansion and industrial zones

He stressed that Ghana’s investment climate is supported by strong legal protections, investor-friendly policies, and streamlined business processes.

As Ghana positions itself as a regional hub, the GIPC is encouraging investors to “move early and strategically” to take advantage of the emerging opportunities.