Investment

The International Finance Corporation (IMF) says it will invest $450 million in Ghana’s private sector this year to boost productivity and create jobs.

Global Affairs Canada has pledged C$20 million to empower women traders in Ghana and five other West African countries through the Making Trade Work for Women in West Africa project.

The government has announced plans to source funding from domestic and international institutions to establish a Renewable Energy Investment Fund.

Mr Simon Madjie, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), has outlined plans of mapping the investment opportunities across all districts in Ghana.  

Mr. Simon Madjie, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), has announced an operational realignment of investment priorities to bolster the government’s flagship “24-hour economy” policy.  

The Ghana Stock Exchange recorded a strong performance last year, with market capitalisation reaching GH¢111.36 billion by the end of 2024, according to the Bank of Ghana.

Mr. Manish Gupta, Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, says Ghana remains the top choice for Indian investors, with nearly 900 projects established in the country over the past two decades.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays a vital role in boosting the economic prospects of nations, including Ghana.

About $29.2 billion investment interests have been registered in three-days for various projects in Africa as the continent turns its needs into bankable and beneficial opportunities for investors. 

The UK-funded Jobs and Economic Transformation (JET) Programme has partnered with Uhuru Investment Partners (Uhuru) to invest £12m of private capital in Cresta Paints.