GIPC CEO Urges Special Envoys to Champion Ghana’s Foreign Investment Drive
By Praisebell Rosemond Larbi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr. Simon Madjie, has charged Ghana’s newly appointed Special Envoys to play a frontline role in driving foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country, as government intensifies efforts to boost economic growth through strategic international partnerships.
Speaking at a three-day orientation program organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Foreign Service Institute, Mr. Madjie underscored the crucial role of economic diplomacy in Ghana’s development strategy. He urged the Envoys to adopt a proactive, targeted, and data-driven approach in identifying high-value investors and connecting them with the appropriate agencies and decision-makers back home.
“You are Ghana’s economic ambassadors. Your actions, networks, and engagements have the power to shape the investment story of our country,” he said. “We need you to seek out credible investors, build relationships, and guide them through the opportunities our economy offers.”
Mr. Madjie encouraged the Envoys to actively support national investment promotion platforms, including the flagship Invest in Ghana Summit 2026, which is expected to convene global investors, development partners, and major multinationals. He noted that the role of the Envoys would be essential in mobilising participation, attracting high-profile delegations, and amplifying Ghana’s investment brand on the global stage.
Outlining key government initiatives, the GIPC CEO highlighted flagship programs such as the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Agenda (24H+), the Big Push Agenda, and broader structural reforms aimed at transforming Ghana into a competitive and resilient investment hub. He described these initiatives as “critical touchpoints that speak directly to investor confidence, market access, and long-term value creation.”
Mr. Madjie also pointed to a range of priority sectors, manufacturing, tourism, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, green industries, and critical minerals, where Ghana is seeking diversified and sustainable investment flows. These sectors, he noted, align with global investment trends and present opportunities for partnerships that support job creation, industrialisation, and exports.
To reinforce Ghana’s attractiveness, the GIPC CEO detailed several incentives available to foreign investors, including tax holidays, duty exemptions, and strong legal protections under the GIPC Act. These, he said, are designed to ensure predictability, reduce operational costs, and provide a competitive environment for businesses.
He assured the Special Envoys that the GIPC stands ready to support them with technical expertise, investment intelligence, and facilitation services to deepen investor engagement. “We are committed to equipping you with the tools you need. Together, we can attract quality investments that deliver meaningful and sustainable economic impact for Ghana,” he added.
The orientation forms part of broader government efforts to strengthen economic diplomacy, enhance external engagements, and ensure that the work of Ghana’s Special Envoys contributes directly to growth, job creation, and national development.
