The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Mrs Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has noted that Africa continues to attract global investment interest and presents expanding opportunities for partnerships.
She stated this while speaking on the theme “Africa’s Next Chapter: Building Resilient, Diversified Economies” at the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council Business Forum in London on Monday.
She said the continent has got attention as an investment destination with strong prospects for collaboration, adding that Ghana has positioned itself within this shift through policies that promote value addition and industrialisation.
“These include efforts to process at least 50 per cent of the country’s cocoa locally and plans to expand gold refining capacity to retain more value within the economy,” she added.
Mrs Ofosu-Adjare said Ghana’s non-traditional exports reached five billion dollars in 2025, driven largely by processed and semi-processed goods, which points to steady progress in diversifying the economy.
She also highlighted improvements in key macroeconomic indicators, including sustained growth, easing inflation, a stronger external position and continued fiscal consolidation, noting that these trends reflect a more stable economic outlook.
The Minister said Ghana’s stable democratic governance, business-friendly legal framework and its role as host of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat position the country as a gateway to a market of over 1.4 billion people.
She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the business environment and referenced reforms such as the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Bill, which provides incentives and strengthens investor protection.
The minister invited investors to participate in the upcoming Ghana UK Investment Summit and explore opportunities in Ghana and across Africa.
Irene Wirekoaa Osei, ISD
