Ghana’s investor issue resolution hits 56% in first half of 2026 - GIPA

The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) has revealed that its investor grievance resolution rate has increased from 31% in 2025 to 56% in the first half of 2026. According to the Authority, this improvement stems from stronger cooperation among government institutions. Speaking at the Focal Persons Forum on Monday, August 24, 2026, the Head of the Aftercare and Investor Grievance Division at GIPA, Charles Opoku Mensah, noted that the Authority recorded about 1,020 engagements during the period. He attributed the higher resolution rate to enhanced collaboration among institutions. Mensah emphasised that GIPA is working towards achieving a 100 percent resolution rate, stressing that the responsibility of addressing investor concerns cannot rest with the Authority alone. He underscored the need for focal persons to be “visible, reliable, and fast” in responding to investor-related issues. Our guests refuse local fish over galamsey pollution, forcing us to import produce – Ghans Hotels Association “We can't do this alone. We have to work together. See each other as pursuing the same aim, so that the benefit comes to all of us. We must begin to innovate and improve our laws. We have to,” he added. He cited a case involving an investor using advanced technology to produce medical infusion products, who faced challenges with customs clearance because the applicable HS code did not recognize the production system. Mensah warned that such obstacles could push investors to relocate their businesses to competing countries. “A lot of those who are frustrated, and have the market here, they just go to Benin. And we are competing seriously with Benin and Côte d’Ivoire,” he stated. A legal presentation at the forum also highlighted key provisions under the new GIPA Act including measures to address fronting, technology transfer agreements, investment quotas, branch operations, and administrative penalties. The presentation explained that the new law provides clearer penalties for fronting where a Ghanaian is used to conceal foreign ownership of a business reserved for Ghanaians. The forum brought together stakeholders from government institutions as GIPA seeks to strengthen cooperation, improve investor aftercare, and create a more responsive investment environment.Source: classfmonline.com
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