Ghana is set to leverage the global stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to attract foreign investment through a series of high-level business engagements in North America under the banner Invest Ghana Business Forum and Exhibitions.
The initiative, jointly organised by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), and the Ghana Export-Import Bank (Ghana Exim Bank), will take place in Montreal, Toronto and Philadelphia.
It aims to convert the heightened international attention surrounding the tournament into tangible investment opportunities for the Ghanaian economy.
The forums are designed to facilitate structured dialogue between government agencies, investors, and the Ghanaian diaspora, while building strategic partnerships that can generate a sustainable pipeline of foreign direct investment (FDI).
At the centre of the engagements is Ghana’s broader economic transformation agenda. Key investment opportunities to be showcased include flagship initiatives such as the Big Push Agenda, the 24-Hour Economy, and the Volta Economic Corridor Project.
Priority sectors lined up for promotion span energy, agribusiness, manufacturing, mining and minerals value addition, the digital economy, healthcare, tourism, and real estate.
Officials say the goal is not only to highlight opportunities but also to present Ghana as a stable, competitive and investor-ready destination in West Africa.
A major highlight of the programme will be the launch of GEPA’s first Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia—a move expected to strengthen Ghana’s foothold in the United States market.
The Trade House will serve as a commercial hub to promote Made-in-Ghana goods and services, expand export visibility, and facilitate business linkages between Ghanaian enterprises and international buyers.
GEPA Chief Executive Officer, Francis Kojo Kwarteng Arthur, described the initiative as a strategic milestone.
“This is more than the opening of a physical trade space; it is the creation of new opportunities for Ghanaian businesses to compete, connect, and grow in one of the world’s most dynamic markets,” he noted.
The forums are expected to attract a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including policymakers, business leaders, investors and diaspora professionals.
Among the key officials scheduled to participate are the CEO of GIPC, Simon Madjie; CEO of GEPA, Francis Kojo Kwarteng Arthur; CEO of GFZA, Dr Mary Awusi; and CEO of Ghana Exim Bank, Sylvester Adinam Mensah.
The Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, along with representatives from Ghana’s diplomatic missions in Canada and the United States, will also be in attendance.
GIPC CEO Simon Madjie emphasised that the engagements are structured to deliver long-term results beyond the tournament.
He noted that the forums are expected to elevate Ghana’s global investment profile, deepen investor interest in bankable projects, and boost diaspora participation in national development.
“The objective is to ensure sustained investment promotion through strong institutional follow-up and to translate global visibility into real economic opportunities,” he said.
From the perspective of industrial development, GFZA CEO Dr Mary Awusi highlighted the strategic significance of aligning the forums with the World Cup.
“The World Cup presents Ghana with a rare platform to connect global attention with real investment opportunities. Through these forums, we are demonstrating the strength of Ghana’s free zones programme and readiness for export-oriented industrial growth,” she stated.
Similarly, Ghana Exim Bank CEO Sylvester Adinam Mensah underscored the potential for the initiative to unlock new opportunities for Ghanaian businesses and strengthen the country’s export base.
The Invest Ghana Business Forums bring together investment promotion, trade development, export expansion, and industrial facilitation under one coordinated platform—a move policymakers believe will enhance efficiency and impact.
Beyond the immediate engagements, the initiative is expected to contribute significantly to Ghana’s medium-term development priorities, including industrialisation, infrastructure expansion, value addition and job creation.
Officials remain optimistic that the forums will convert global attention during the FIFA World Cup into concrete investment deals, deepen diaspora engagement, and strengthen Ghana’s reputation as a preferred destination for business and long-term capital.
Ghanaians in the diaspora, as well as international investors and strategic partners, have been encouraged to actively participate in the engagements as part of a collective effort to position Ghana prominently on the global investment map.
Source: businesspostonline
