Ghana is calling on foreign diplomats to help tackle stark regional investment imbalances across the country. Simon Madjie, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), made the direct appeal during a high-level meeting with the diplomatic corps in Accra.
Madjie highlighted a critical challenge: roughly 80% of investments currently flow only into the Greater Accra Region. This leaves vast potential untapped in other areas, he stressed. The push is central to the GIPC’s flagship Investment Opportunity Mapping Project (IOMP), designed to unlock economic possibilities in all 261 districts nationwide.
Developed alongside key ministries and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority, the IOMP will pinpoint viable opportunities in agribusiness, manufacturing, and infrastructure outside the capital. “This isn’t just about attracting money,” Madjie told diplomats. “It’s about creating jobs fairly, building resilience, and ensuring growth reaches everyone. We need your networks and expertise to spotlight these district-level chances globally.”
GIPC Deputy CEO Abdul Razak Baba urged diplomats to become “vocal ambassadors” for Ghana’s diverse prospects. He pointed to major upcoming events, like the 2026 Ghana International Investment Summit, as prime platforms to link international investors with regional projects. Supporting this drive, the GIPC is also fast-tracking reforms to its governing Act to strengthen investor protections and streamline business processes.
Lovi Mehiawo, GIPC Deputy Director of Research, explained the IOMP will strategically prioritise key sectors across all 16 regions. By deliberately spreading investment focus, the Centre aims to boost exports, shrink regional inequalities, and foster truly inclusive economic growth. The GIPC is now actively seeking partners to refine investment profiles and co-host targeted engagements.