Simon Madjie — Chief Executive of Ghana's Investment Promotion Centre, leading trade and investment promotion across mining, oil-gas, and EU partnerships.
… At the 2026 Ghana-European Union Partnership Dialogue in Accra, Simon Madjie, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), raised concerns over frequent changes in EU regulations, including the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and sanitary and phytos …
… Ransford Gyampo, Ruth Dela Seddoh, Julius Neequaye Kotey and Simon Madjie. The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, was among the dignitaries who attended the event. …
… Ransford Gyampo, Ruth Dela Seddoh, Julius Neequaye Kotey and Simon Madjie. Organisers said the awards seek to promote accountability, excellence and innovation in public service while encouraging public officials to deliver results that improve the lives of citizens. …
… Speaking at a recent media engagement, GIPC Chief Executive Officer Simon Madjie said Ghana’s long-standing mining tradition had helped develop a strong network of indigenous businesses capable of assuming greater responsibilities within the sector. …
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, says the European Union (EU) has invested about US$16.24 billion in Ghana over the past three decades. …
… Speakers included Dr Abdulla Murad Al Mandoos, UAE Ambassador to Ghana; Grace El Mahmoud Marabe, Consul General of Ghana in Dubai and the Northern Emirates; Stéphane Miezan, President of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Simon Madjie, Chief Executive Office …
… Speakers included Dr Abdulla Murad Al Mandoos, UAE Ambassador to Ghana; Grace El Mahmoud Marabe, Consul General of Ghana in Dubai and the Northern Emirates; Stéphane Miezan, President of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Simon Madjie, Chief Executive Office …
… Speakers included Dr Abdulla Murad Al Mandoos, UAE Ambassador to Ghana; Grace El Mahmoud Marabe, Consul General of Ghana in Dubai and the Northern Emirates; Stéphane Miezan, President of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Simon Madjie, Chief Executive Office …
Ghana and the EU have pledged closer collaboration to help exporters comply with evolving market access requirements, with Ghana's GIPC chief raising concerns about frequent changes to EU regulations including the Deforestation Regulation and sanitary standards. The Foreign Affairs Minister proposed developing a local assessment mechanism to ensure exports meet EU requirements before shipment, and participants agreed on sustained dialogue and technical cooperation to strengthen trade.
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Ghana-EU trade cooperation pledge addresses critical export compliance concerns affecting Ghanaian businesses and the economy.
Ghana and the EU have pledged closer collaboration to help exporters comply with evolving market access requirements, with Ghana's GIPC chief raising concerns about frequent changes to EU regulations including the Deforestation Regulation and sanitary standards. The Foreign Affairs Minister proposed developing a local assessment mechanism to ensure exports meet EU requirements before shipment, and participants agreed on sustained dialogue and technical cooperation to strengthen trade.
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister of Finance, has been named the Overall Best Performing Minister at the 6th Ghana Minister of the Year Awards, recognized for his distinguished service and performance at the Ministry of Finance. The awards ceremony, held in Accra, celebrated excellence in public service and impactful leadership in governance during the 2025 review period.
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Finance Minister, was adjudged Overall Best Minister of the Year 2025–2026 at the 6th Ghana Minister of the Year Awards held in Accra. Other ministers honoured included Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as Best Young Minister and John Abdulai Jinapor as Best Innovation Minister.
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to attracting foreign investment in mining, saying discussions about increasing local participation should not be misread as opposition to foreign direct investment. The assurance comes amid debate over mining lease renewals, including Gold Fields' Tarkwa Mine lease expiring in 2027, with GIPC noting Ghana's mining tradition has developed capable indigenous businesses ready to take greater responsibility in the sector.
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre CEO reported that the European Union invested US$16.24 billion in Ghana between 1994 and May 2026 across 2,236 projects, with manufacturing accounting for over US$8.49 billion and services, construction, and mining also receiving significant inflows.
Ghana and the European Union are intensifying economic cooperation to boost trade and investment. European investments in Ghana have exceeded US$16.24 billion across more than 2,200 projects, with both sides examining ways to deepen their Economic Partnership Agreement.
Dubai Chambers held high-level meetings in Accra with Ghana's key trade and economic institutions, including the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, to strengthen bilateral trade, investment cooperation and private-sector partnerships. The meetings were part of a broader trade mission by Dubai Chamber of Commerce to Ghana and Ethiopia aimed at identifying economic opportunities and supporting expansion of Dubai-based companies into African markets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.