Ghana’s current investment framework offers incentives intended to attract both domestic and international investors, according to the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA), Simon Madjie.
Mr Madjie said the regime was designed to keep Ghana competitive and investor-friendly despite changing conditions in the global economy.
“The incentives, coupled with ongoing reforms, are aimed at boosting investor confidence and positioning the country as a preferred investment destination in Africa”.
He said GIPA would continue working with government agencies and other relevant institutions to make it easier for businesses to operate and to direct more capital towards sectors with strong growth potential.
“GIPA will continue to work with relevant agencies to improve the ease of doing business and to attract capital into key growth sectors”.
Speaking on the Business Focus programme on Monday, 24 August 2026, Mr Madjie said the government was also taking steps to reduce regulatory bottlenecks that could deter potential investors.
He said closer cooperation between the public and private sectors would be essential if Ghana was to make the most of new investment opportunities.
The GIPA chief expressed confidence that the continuation of economic and regulatory reforms would help draw both local and international capital into the country, supporting sustainable economic growth.
Ghana attracted $2.62bn in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in 2025. The figure points to continued investor confidence and reflects the country’s growing appeal as an investment destination, even as global economic conditions remain uncertain.
The amount was announced in Accra during the launch of GIPA’s 2025 Annual Investment Report.
The report also recorded 254 investment projects registered through GIPA, the Ghana Free Zones Authority and the Petroleum Commission during the year.
Those projects are expected to create 18,748 jobs once they become fully operational. The registrations cover projects processed by the three institutions during 2025 and form part of the country’s efforts to attract investment into its economy.
Mr Madjie’s comments come as GIPA seeks to build on the investment recorded in the report by improving the business environment and addressing administrative barriers. The authority says the combination of incentives and ongoing reforms is intended to strengthen Ghana’s position among investment destinations in Africa.
The emphasis on collaboration between the public and private sectors reflects the need for government institutions and businesses to work together to identify opportunities, remove obstacles and support the implementation of registered projects.
GIPA says its continued engagement with relevant agencies will focus on improving the ease of doing business while attracting capital to key growth sectors.
Eben Agyekum-Boateng, 3Business
