Volta Investment Summit Positions Ghana as Gateway to West African Markets

Recent data from the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) shows the scale of Ghana’s uneven investment landscape. Of 140 projects registered in 2024, 115 were concentrated in the Greater Accra Region, underscoring the need to spread investment more evenly across the country. Against this backdrop, the Volta Investment Summit, a flagship project of the 7th Volta Trade and Investment Fair, is drawing national attention.

Organisers describe the Summit (which is to be held from November 26 to December 8, 2025, in Ho) as more than a regional gathering, framing it as a call to action to diversify investment flows, reduce Ghana’s dependence on Accra, and unlock growth opportunities nationwide.

“Accra alone cannot carry the burden of Ghana’s economic ambitions,” organisers noted, citing congestion, overstretched amenities, and rising living costs in the capital. “Investments directed into regions like Volta will create jobs, build wealth, ease the pressure on Accra, and promote balanced national development.”

The Volta Region is being positioned as a strategic gateway to Ghana’s eastern neighbours. Its proximity to Togo, Benin, and Nigeria makes it a natural hub for businesses eyeing regional markets. By directing investment into Volta, organisers argue Ghana can expand cross-border trade, attract export-oriented industries, and establish the region as a centre of commerce and innovation.

This year’s Volta Trade and Investment Fair, themed “Volta Rising: Building Global Partnerships for a Thriving 24-Hour Economy”, will bring together local and international businesses, policymakers, and investors. Beyond the Summit, the Fair will showcase exhibitions, networking platforms, and cultural programmes highlighting the Volta Region’s economic potential.

Alongside the Volta Investment Summit, the Fair will host high-level events including the Women in Entrepreneurship Summit, Youth in Entrepreneurship Summit, ICT and Innovation Forum, and a Packaging Technology Workshop. Other highlights include the Ghana-India Business Dinner, Creative Arts Forum, Farmers Day celebrations, and district-focused exhibitions.

According to organisers, the event is not simply a regional celebration but a national project with the capacity to reshape Ghana’s development map. They argue that with targeted investments, the Volta Region could become a pillar of Ghana’s 24-hour economy and a vital bridge to West African markets.

Now in its seventh edition, the Fair has evolved into a flagship public-private partnership between the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) and the Volta Regional Coordinating Council. This year’s programme, described as the most ambitious yet, will feature a special 24-hour format. Pre-fair activities include corporate fun games, the Visit Volta: Experience Ghana tour, and a tourism and culture essay competition for schools.

The Fair is expected to attract businesses and investors from across Ghana, as well as delegations from Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia, India, Malaysia, and other countries, reinforcing its growing international stature.

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