Ghana's Trade Minister, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to attracting strategic investments to drive industrialisation, create jobs, and position Ghanaian businesses to compete effectively in regional and global markets. The Minister made this statement during the launch of the maiden Invest Ghana Summit and the 22nd Ghana Club 100 Awards in Accra on October 7, 2026.
The Invest Ghana Summit, scheduled for November 16 and 17, 2026, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, aims to strengthen Ghana's position as an investment destination and deepen engagement between government and the investment community. The summit will provide a platform for investors, business leaders, policymakers, and development partners to explore investment opportunities and partnerships.
Madam Ofosu-Adjare emphasised that investment remains central to Ghana's economic transformation agenda, stressing the need for stronger collaboration between government, the private sector, domestic and foreign investors, financial institutions, and development partners. She said the focus should not only be on attracting capital but also on ensuring that investments expand productive capacity, create jobs, and strengthen the competitiveness of local businesses.
The Minister commended the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) and its Chief Executive Officer, Simon Madjie, for introducing the Invest Ghana Summit as a dedicated platform to promote Ghana as an investment destination. She encouraged businesses across the country to participate actively in the initiative, which provides an opportunity for Ghanaian enterprises to showcase their achievements, resilience, and innovation.
The 22nd Ghana Club 100 Awards will form part of the three-day investment-focused programme, with the awards ceremony scheduled for November 18, 2026. The awards platform recognises and celebrates Ghanaian enterprises that have demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation, and contribution to national economic development.
Madam Ofosu-Adjare said the government would continue working with stakeholders to build a productive economy that creates value, expands opportunities for businesses, and enables Ghanaian enterprises to compete in regional and global markets. The Invest Ghana Summit and Ghana Club 100 Awards are expected to play a crucial role in driving Ghana's economic growth and development.
The launch of the Invest Ghana Summit and Ghana Club 100 Awards demonstrates the government's commitment to promoting economic growth and development in Ghana. The initiatives are expected to attract strategic investments, create jobs, and position Ghanaian businesses to compete effectively in regional and global markets.
Key points
- The Invest Ghana Summit aims to attract strategic investments to drive industrialisation and economic growth in Ghana.
- The Ghana Club 100 Awards recognise and celebrate Ghanaian enterprises that have demonstrated exceptional performance and contribution to national economic development.
- The initiatives are expected to play a crucial role in driving Ghana's economic growth and development.
