The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) will host a regional investment roadshow in the Central and Western Regions from January 19 to 23, 2026, as part of efforts to deepen district-level investment and unlock region-specific growth opportunities.
The roadshow forms part of GIPC’s flagship Investment Opportunity Mapping Project (IOMP), which aims to identify and promote investment-ready projects across Ghana’s priority sectors.
It is being organised in partnership with MTN Ghana and in collaboration with the Office of the Chief of Staff, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MOTAI), the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, as well as the Central and Western Regional Coordinating Councils.
Held on the theme “Driving Local Investment: Unlocking Regional Potential, Mapping Opportunities, and Mobilising Growth in the Central and Western Regions,” the engagement will bring together investors, district assemblies and private sector stakeholders to showcase bankable projects and strengthen local investment facilitation.
The initiative follows similar roadshows in the Volta and Oti Regions in 2025, which included the opening of the GIPC’s regional office in Ho and engagements with business communities and traditional authorities, with participation from regional ministers and Members of Parliament.
To date, the IOMP has profiled 75 investment-ready opportunities across key sectors of the Ghanaian economy, including mining, manufacturing, ICT, renewable energy and agribusiness.
According to GIPC, the Central and Western Regions present strong prospects in agriculture and agribusiness, fisheries and aquaculture, tourism, natural resources, renewable energy and logistics.
The Western Region leads in cocoa production and has significant mineral and oil-related infrastructure, while the Central Region is noted for cassava and pineapple production, heritage tourism assets and mini-hydro potential.
Despite these advantages, GIPC data show uneven investment inflows. Between 1995 and September 2025, the Central Region recorded 154 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects valued at US$491.36 million, compared to 294 projects worth US$10.83 billion in the Western Region.
Chief Executive Officer of GIPC, Simon Madjie, said strategic partnerships are critical to scaling the IOMP nationwide and strengthening district capacity to proactively attract investments.
“This roadshow across the Central and Western Regions will unlock the untapped potential of our coastal economies, and we invite partners to join us in scaling the IOMP nationwide for sustainable, inclusive growth,” he said, adding that the Centre remains committed to positioning Ghana as Africa’s premier investment destination.
Source: myxyzonline.com
