GIPC, JETRO Ink Two-Year Pact to Deepen Ghana-Japan Investment Ties

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) have signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to unlock fresh business opportunities and deepen investment cooperation between Ghana and Japan.

The pact, concluded on the sidelines of the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9), is expected to accelerate cross-border partnerships and position both economies to harness mutual strengths for sustainable growth.

As part of the agreement, GIPC and JETRO will appoint liaison officers to serve as focal points, ensuring efficient coordination and real-time support for companies exploring investment and trade opportunities. The institutions will also co-produce sector-specific reports highlighting high-potential areas, which will be published on their websites to attract global investor interest.

Regular business-to-business engagements, including annual or bi-annual consultation meetings, trade missions, seminars, and exchange programmes, are also planned. These will serve as platforms to review progress, align priorities, and connect Ghanaian and Japanese enterprises in strategic sectors.

The GIPC will focus on providing Japanese investors with timely market intelligence and facilitating partnerships with local firms, while JETRO will assist Ghanaian businesses to access the Japanese market, offering guidance on regulatory requirements and linking them to potential collaborators.

Simon Madjie, Chief Executive Officer of GIPC, described the partnership as proof of Ghana’s commitment to global investment integration. “We are excited about the prospects this MoU opens up for Ghanaian businesses to engage with Japan’s dynamic economy,” he stated.

Echoing this optimism, JETRO Ghana Director General Tsubasa Nakagawa reaffirmed Japan’s growing interest in Africa. “Ghana presents a vibrant and promising market. Through this MoU, we aim to build bridges that lead to sustainable growth and innovation,” he noted.

Analysts say the agreement comes at a critical time, as Ghana seeks to expand private sector investment and Japan looks to strengthen its footprint on the continent. The deal is expected to enhance knowledge-sharing, improve investor confidence, and create pathways for joint ventures in industries such as manufacturing, agribusiness, infrastructure, and technology.

By formalising this partnership, both nations signal a renewed commitment to forging stronger economic ties, positioning Ghana as a strategic entry point for Japanese firms seeking to tap into the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

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