The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has launched its Investment Opportunities Mapping Project (IOMP), a transformative national initiative designed to identify and promote viable investment opportunities across Ghana’s 261 districts.
Developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry (MOTAI) and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), the initiative aims to unlock new economic growth and promote equitable development across the country.
A key outcome will be the creation of a new online platform to provide local and international investors with easy access to up-to-date information on investment opportunities.
Specifically, the project intends to:
• Facilitate new investment projects at the district level, which are expected to create thousands of new jobs.
• Build a national investment database covering all 261 districts and highlighting promising opportunities.
• Strengthen Ghana’s foreign missions to better promote and attract investment.
• Improve the ability of regional ministers, local government leaders, and traditional authorities to advocate for both local and international investments.
Launching the project under the theme “Unlocking Regional Investment Potential in Ghana for Economic Growth and Prosperity,” Chief of Staff Julius Debrah described the IOMP as marking a new era of inclusive investment.
“This initiative is not merely about mapping opportunities; it represents a fundamental shift in our approach to development. It aims to ensure that every Ghanaian, regardless of their location, has an equal opportunity to benefit from investment and economic growth,” he said.
Debrah commended GIPC’s strong commitment to advancing local investment, supporting Ghanaian enterprises, and empowering homegrown entrepreneurship.
He also assured the Centre of the President’s full support for the IOMP and urged all Regional Ministers and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to take ownership of the economic transformation of their communities.
For his part, GIPC CEO Simon Madjie explained that the IOMP was initiated to address several challenges, including the need to encourage more local capital investment by enabling Ghanaians with the means to invest in their own country.
“Through this initiative, the government aims to increase Local Direct Investment (LDI) just as much as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI),” he said.
Madjie also noted that both local and foreign investors, as well as Ghana’s diplomatic missions abroad and foreign embassies in Ghana, have consistently highlighted the lack of reliable data for making informed investment decisions.
The IOMP, he emphasised, is a timely solution, offering readily available and easily accessible information on specific, viable projects to attract investors.
He further highlighted the core pillars of the IOMP, including the Ghana Diplomatic Investment Drive (GDID), which will position Ghana’s foreign missions as key ambassadors for investment.
Another major component is the Ghana International Investment Summit, which will convene international investors, government leaders, industry experts, and local businesses to explore strategic investment opportunities across key sectors of the Ghanaian economy.
Madjie mentioned that several flagship initiatives, such as the Volta Economic Corridor, the Legon Pharmaceutical Innovation Park, the Kumasi Machinery and Technology Park, and the Akosombo–Juapong Garments and Textiles Cluster, will be clearly profiled, strategically presented, and actively promoted under the IOMP.
In addition, a series of high-level forums, including regional roadshows, will be held nationwide to raise awareness of the project.
These events will empower local governments, traditional authorities, and other relevant stakeholders with the tools and knowledge to attract, manage, and facilitate investments effectively.
Madjie concluded by calling on investors and partners to explore the vast array of opportunities Ghana offers through the IOMP.
James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister and Dean of Regional Ministers, expressed optimism about the initiative, noting that it aligns with the government’s broader vision for regional development, especially through the Volta Economic Corridor, a key element of the 24-Hour Economy Project.
“We are getting our districts and local groups ready to make sure the investment opportunities within the region are well-prepared and presented in a compelling way,” he stated.
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