The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has partnered with the Ghana Venture Capital Association (GVCA) to host its annual conference, themed around sustainable investing and its role in advancing sustainability, gender equality, and women’s economic empowerment. The two-day event is scheduled to take place from April 24-25 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City.
The conference brought together industry leaders to explore sustainable investing as a strategy to mobilize capital towards businesses that prioritize sustainability. Dr. George Asafo-Agyei, Director of Monitoring and Evaluation at GIPC, represented the Centre in a panel discussion, highlighting GIPC’s efforts in promoting sustainable investments.
Dr. Asafo-Agyei pointed to upcoming amendments to the GIPC Act, designed to incentivize sustainability-focused investors. He also noted that the Ghana Club 100 Awards celebrates companies that have embraced Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, contributing to economic stability and environmental stewardship.
The GIPC official emphasized that the revised GIPC Act will prioritize investments that combine financial returns with social and environmental impact. He also spotlighted the recognition of women leaders at the Ghana Club 100 Awards, underscoring the importance of promoting gender equality and women’s economic empowerment in the business community.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
