GIPC Rallies Diplomatic Corps to Champion District-Level Investment Drive

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has urged diplomatic missions and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to become active advocates for Ghana’s emerging investment frontiers, as the country pushes to attract capital beyond its traditional economic hubs.

Addressing the diplomatic community in Accra, GIPC Chief Executive Officer Simon Madjie called for stronger collaboration in promoting Ghana’s opportunities across global markets, investors, and networks. He emphasised that the active involvement of embassies and DFIs could be pivotal in deepening cross-border partnerships.

“Our expectation is that you will champion government initiatives within your respective countries, the IOMP is not simply about attracting more investments; it is about balancing growth, reducing regional disparities, creating jobs, expanding exports, and building a diversified, resilient economy.” Madjie said.

The engagement centred on GIPC’s flagship Investment Opportunity Mapping Project (IOMP) an initiative developed in partnership with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Agribusiness, and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA). The project aims to reverse the heavy concentration of investment in the Greater Accra Region, which currently attracts 80% of all capital inflows, by spotlighting high-potential ventures in all 261 districts.

According to Madjie, the IOMP will identify untapped investment prospects in sectors such as agribusiness, manufacturing, renewable energy, tourism, and infrastructure, while offering targeted investor matchmaking. He also revealed ongoing reforms to the GIPC Act to strengthen investor protections and improve the ease of doing business.

Joining the discussions, GIPC Deputy CEO Abdul Razak Baba urged embassies to become “vocal ambassadors” for Ghana’s district-level opportunities. He encouraged them to share investment profiles widely and connect potential investors to upcoming platforms, including the Ghana International Investment Summit (GIIS) slated for 2026.

“Your technical expertise, resources, and innovative financing solutions will be vital in identifying and transforming district-level opportunities into bankable, high-impact investments,” Razak Baba said, assuring participants that GIPC would partner with them “from refining investment profiles to co-hosting targeted investor engagements.”

Lovi Mehiawo, Deputy Director of Research at GIPC, outlined the IOMP’s methodology, priority sectors, and regional focus, noting that the mapping exercise would serve as a strategic blueprint for equitable and sustainable investment growth nationwide.

By harnessing diplomatic influence and institutional expertise, GIPC hopes to catalyse a new wave of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) that drives balanced economic expansion across Ghana’s 16 regions.

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