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Ghana Investment Promotion Centre

Ghana Investment Promotion Centre — entity being replaced by the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority under Ghana's 2025 Bill.

2026-05-042026-05-20

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  1. May 2026
  2. er of Commerce organised the “Dubai-Ghana Business Connect” forum in Accra with support from the UAE Embassy in Ghana, the Consulate General of Ghana in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre

    The Ghanaian Times

    Trade mission opens new growth pathways for Ghana–Dubai relations
  3. er of Commerce organised the “Dubai-Ghana Business Connect” forum in Accra with support from the UAE Embassy in Ghana, the Consulate General of Ghana in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre

    Business & Financial Times

    Dubai Chamber of Commerce organises bilateral business meetings in Accra
  4. The Office has also facilitated engagements between local financial institutions – including the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) and Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) – and international partners to build a pipeline of bankable climate projects across sectors s

    Business & Financial Times

    Economy eyes carbon market gains

Today

  1. Dubai Chamber leads trade mission to deepen Ghana business ties

    The Dubai Chamber of Commerce organised bilateral business meetings in Accra between 19 Dubai-based companies and Ghanaian counterparts as part of its "New Horizons" initiative. Non-oil trade between Dubai and Ghana reached AED 39.6 billion in 2025, with year-on-year growth of 60.1 per cent.

    12 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  2. BOSAG urges government backing to grow BPO sector

    The Business Outsourcing Services Association Ghana (BOSAG) has called for stronger government backing to accelerate growth of Ghana's Business Process Outsourcing and Global Business Services sector, arguing that coordinated policy support and targeted investment would spur jobs and position the country as a competitive outsourcing destination globally. Africa currently accounts for only 2.8 percent of the global outsourcing industry, valued at an estimated US$1.5 trillion globally, while global outsourcing firms already operating in Ghana have collectively employed more than 2,500 people.

    19 hours ago · Business & Financial Times

  3. Dubai Chamber organises bilateral business meetings in Accra

    Dubai Chamber of Commerce led a trade mission to Accra with representatives from 19 Dubai-based companies across sectors including automotive, construction, and pharmaceuticals, to strengthen trade cooperation as non-oil trade between Dubai and Ghana reached AED 39.6 billion in 2025, up 60.1 per cent year-on-year.

    20 hours ago · Business & Financial Times

Yesterday

  1. BOSAG, government align to scale Ghana's BPO/GBS sector

    The Business Outsourcing Services Association Ghana (BOSAG) has called for stronger government backing to accelerate growth of Ghana's Business Process Outsourcing and Global Business Services sector, with the aim of positioning the country as a competitive global outsourcing destination and creating 100,000 new jobs for young Ghanaians.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Dubai Chamber leads trade mission to Ghana amid 60% growth

    The Dubai Chamber of Commerce organized a trade mission to Accra with 19 Dubai-based companies across sectors including automotive, construction, and pharmaceuticals, as non-oil trade between Dubai and Ghana reached US$10.78 billion in 2025 with year-on-year growth of 60.1 per cent.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. GIPC CEO pushes US partnerships to grow Ghana's oil and gas

    Ghana's investment promotion chief has stressed the need for stronger strategic partnerships with global service providers to advance the country's energy ambitions and improve competitiveness in oil and gas. The GIPC CEO visited Weatherford's Houston facility following the Offshore Technology Conference, accompanied by Ghana National Petroleum Corporation and Chamber of Commerce officials, to explore drilling technologies and production optimisation.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GIPC CEO urges reforms to boost West Africa oil-gas investment

    The CEO of Ghana's Investment Promotion Centre called for stronger investor confidence in West Africa's oil and gas sector, emphasizing the need for predictable fiscal regimes, local capacity development, and financing structures aligned with project realities. He stressed that building confidence requires policy consistency, government-industry partnerships, and strengthened local enterprise participation in the energy value chain.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. Ghana Month launch in Ethiopia showcases tourism, culture, business

    A Tourism Trade Show held in Ethiopia as part of Ghana Month at Kuriftu African Village brought together tourism stakeholders, business leaders, and diplomats to celebrate African unity and strengthen Ethiopian-Ghanaian partnerships in tourism, culture, and investment through exhibitions of Ghanaian traditions, craftsmanship, and cuisine.

    14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 11 May

  1. SEC seeks diaspora investment amid strong stock exchange performance

    Ghana's Securities and Exchange Commission is working to attract diaspora and foreign investors, citing improved economic conditions and describing the Ghana Stock Exchange as one of Africa's best-performing exchanges in 2024 and the first quarter of this year.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana pushes carbon market participation for climate financing

    Ghana is working to unlock climate financing through carbon markets, leveraging forest resources and policy frameworks, but faces constraints in project development, measurement systems, and regulatory frameworks. The Minister of State for Climate Change said deepening carbon market participation is among the country's near-term priorities alongside renewable energy and climate-resilient infrastructure.

    11 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 7 May

  1. Mining's contribution to Ghana's economy remains underexploited

    Mining contributes over 7% to Ghana's GDP and generates more than US$6 billion in export earnings annually, but the article argues ownership alone is insufficient to realise mining's full developmental potential; instead, Ghana should focus on capturing spending that mining companies direct abroad—approximately US$2.5 billion annually on goods and services.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Ghana High Commission hosts UK investment summit June 2026

    The Ghana High Commission has announced a Ghana–UK Investment Summit 2026 scheduled for June 1–2 at Raffles London, bringing together government officials, global investors and development finance leaders to strengthen economic cooperation and unlock investment opportunities. President John Dramani Mahama is expected to deliver the keynote address.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. Ghana replaces investment promotion centre with new authority

    Ghana's 2025 Bill replaces the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre with the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority, expanding its mandate to cover outward investment and AfCFTA obligations while introducing a reciprocal obligations framework for investors alongside existing guarantees.

    4 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

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