Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Victor Emmanuel Smith, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to attracting American investment by hosting 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.
Ambassador Smith used the platform to highlight gains made under the administration of President John Dramani Mahama, stressing 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,” Ambassador Smith stated, encouraging American partners to take advantage of opportunities in agriculture, energy, tourism, digital technology, infrastructure, and the service 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 to help drive more investor interest.
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.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
