The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has held talks with the BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance about possible investment in Ghana, including furniture manufacturing, Ghana–Russia business partnerships and incentives offered through the country’s Free Zones Scheme.
The meeting took place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and was led by GFZA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Mary Awusi and the Vice President of the BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance, Mr. Vladimir Kiselev.
The discussions were part of efforts to identify shared economic interests, strengthen business relations and attract foreign investment to Ghana. They also focused on supporting industrial development and increasing the country’s export capacity.
Particular attention was given to opportunities for investors from Russia and other international markets to establish or expand businesses in Ghana’s furniture manufacturing sector.
The industry was identified as having potential to support industrial growth, add value to materials and create jobs. Possible investment areas include production facilities, modern manufacturing technology, skills development and the processing of materials into finished goods for domestic and international markets.
The delegation was briefed on incentives available under Ghana’s Free Zones Scheme, which is intended to encourage export-oriented production, attract foreign direct investment and make the country a competitive location for international businesses.
Ghana as a gateway to African markets
In a statement published on her Facebook page, Dr. Awusi highlighted Ghana’s strategic geographical position and its potential to act as a gateway to markets across Africa.
She stressed the importance of the country’s location, investment opportunities and business environment for companies considering manufacturing and export operations on the continent.
According to the GFZA, international investors can use Ghana as a base to access wider African markets while benefiting from the incentives and support mechanisms provided under the Free Zones Scheme.
Dr. Awusi reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to facilitating investments that support Ghana’s industrialisation agenda, stimulate economic activity and increase the volume of locally produced goods available for export.
She also emphasised the GFZA’s role in helping investors navigate the investment process and identify opportunities in Ghana’s export-oriented industrial sector.
Furniture manufacturing was among the main areas discussed during the engagement. Investment in the sector could help develop local supply chains, create employment and expand Ghana’s non-traditional exports.
Attracting investment into manufacturing is also part of Ghana’s efforts to move away from exporting raw materials and increase the production of finished and value-added goods.
The involvement of the BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance provided an opportunity to consider how international partnerships could support those aims and strengthen Ghana’s industrial base.
The engagement may lead to further discussions about cooperation in manufacturing and other sectors with the potential to contribute to industrial development.
However, the GFZA did not announce any specific investment agreement, financial commitment or project resulting from the meeting. The engagement remained focused on investment opportunities, business partnerships and other areas of possible cooperation.
