Ghana promotes investment opportunities in Washington

Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Victor Emmanuel Smith, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to attracting American investment as the Embassy hosted the maiden “Investing in Ghana Business Forum” in Washington, D.C.

The forum brought together U.S. business leaders, investors, and policy stakeholders for a high-level dialogue on Ghana’s investment climate, economic priorities, and emerging opportunities across key sectors.

Held at Norton Rose Fulbright, the event featured top government officials, including the Minister for Agriculture, the Minister for Energy, the Deputy CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), and the Minister for Tourism, who joined virtually.

A Q&A session provided participants with an opportunity to engage directly with Ghanaian policymakers on trade, regulations, and sector-specific partnerships.

Ambassador Smith used the platform to highlight gains made under the administration of President John Dramani Mahama, emphasising that Ghana’s economic reforms are geared toward expanding private-sector growth and enhancing the ease of doing business.

“Ghana remains open, stable, and ready for business. We have made significant progress, and we encourage American partners to take advantage of the opportunities emerging across our economy” Ambassador Smith said.

The forum explored potential collaborations in agriculture, energy, tourism, digital technology, infrastructure, and the services sector.

Embassy officials noted that the initiative is part of a broader strategy to deepen economic diplomacy and strengthen Ghana’s engagement with the U.S. private sector and diaspora.

Many attendees praised the Embassy for convening the session and called for the forum to be replicated in other U.S. states, especially in regions with strong commercial activity and diaspora networks. Participants argued that expanding the platform would help drive greater investor interest and open new pathways for trade and enterprise development.

The Embassy says the Washington edition marks the beginning of a renewed effort to position Ghana as one of West Africa’s most reliable destinations for investment, partnership, and sustainable economic expansion