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Simon Madjie

Simon Madjie — Chief Executive of Ghana's Investment Promotion Centre, leading trade and investment promotion across mining, oil-gas, and EU partnerships.

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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has reiterated the need for stronger strategic partnerships with global service providers to advance Ghana’s energy ambitions and enhance the competitiveness of its oil and gas sector. …

    GIPC CEO deepens US energy push, urges stronger global partnerships for oil and gas growth

  3. Joy Online

    The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has called for stronger investor confidence in West Africa’s oil and gas sector. …

    GIPC CEO calls for stronger investor confidence in West Africa’s oil and gas sector
Business

Ghana, EU pledge closer cooperation on export compliance

The News

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.

Why it matters

Ghana-EU trade cooperation pledge addresses critical export compliance concerns affecting Ghanaian businesses and the economy.

17 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Ghana, EU pledge closer cooperation on export compliance

    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.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. Finance Minister Ato Forson named Overall Best Performing Minister

    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.

    8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Finance Minister Ato Forson wins Ghana Minister of the Year 2025-2026

    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.

    8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. Ghana open to foreign mining investment, GIPC reaffirms

    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.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

  1. EU invested $16.24 billion in Ghana over 30 years

    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.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana and EU explore deeper trade and investment partnership

    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.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Dubai Chambers deepens Ghana trade and investment cooperation

    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.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 20 May

  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.

    20 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. 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 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. 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 →

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