Ghana Set to Participate in Burkina Faso Investment Forum to Deepen Regional Trade

West Africa’s investment and trade prospects are expected to gain momentum this week as the region prepares for the inaugural International Forum “Invest in Burkina Faso” (FIIBF), where policymakers and business leaders will explore new avenues for regional economic integration.

A high-level session between the Burkinabe Head of State and major investors will headline the forum, focusing on the country’s development priorities and incentives designed to attract foreign direct investment.

Ahead of the event, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has charged the Ghanaian delegation, led by her Deputy, Sampson Ahi, to represent the nation with excellence and position its private sector as a leading investment partner in the sub-region.

Speaking during a pre-departure engagement in Accra, the minister reaffirmed government’s commitment to deepening regional cooperation and promoting business collaboration across West Africa. She urged the delegation to actively engage investors, showcase the country’s products, and forge partnerships that drive long-term value creation.

“Our business community is eager to participate in this forum, not only to exhibit our products but also to deepen engagement beyond this event,” she stated, calling on participants to project the nation’s “values, innovation, resilience, and enterprise.”

The Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana welcomed the delegation’s participation, noting that the presence of the Deputy Minister and other officials “was going to be a great honor.” He  stressed that Ghana’s involvement “demonstrates its continued commitment to regional integration and the shared vision for sustainable development within the sub-region.”

Led by Sampson Ahi, the delegation will join heads of state, investors, and industry leaders for the two-day FIIBF, scheduled from October 9–10, 2025, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The event, organized by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Craft of Burkina Faso, aims to strengthen trade and industrial partnerships while promoting investment-led growth across key sectors such as agribusiness, manufacturing, and renewable energy.

Participation in the FIIBF reinforces ongoing efforts to position West Africa as a competitive investment destination by encouraging joint ventures, enhancing market access, and facilitating cross-border trade.

The forum is expected to serve as a strategic business platform for sharing expertise, networking, and highlighting reforms intended to create a more enabling environment for investors within the sub-region and beyond.

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