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Ghana Showcases Investment Potential at Commonwealth Business Forum in London

From Daily Graphic · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ghana is actively promoting itself as a prime investment destination at the Commonwealth Business Forum in London.
  • The country aims to shift from raw material exports to value addition and industrialization, evidenced by plans for local cocoa processing and gold refining.
  • Ghana highlights its stable governance, business-friendly policies, and role as host of the AfCFTA Secretariat as key advantages for investors.

Ghana is making a strong case for itself as a leading investment frontier at the Commonwealth Business Forum in London. Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, articulated a compelling vision for Ghana's economic future, emphasizing the nation's strategic shift towards value addition and industrialization. This narrative is crucial for Ghana, as it seeks to move beyond its traditional role as a raw material exporter and capture more value within its own economy.

Africa remains the world’s fastest-growing investment frontier, with increasing opportunities for strategic partnerships.

— Elizabeth Ofosu-AdjareHighlighting Africa's economic potential during her address at the Commonwealth Business Forum.

The Minister's address underscored Ghana's commitment to processing key commodities like cocoa and gold locally, a move that promises to create jobs and boost economic growth. The impressive performance of non-traditional exports, reaching a record US$5 billion in 2025, further validates Ghana's economic diversification strategy. From our perspective at the Daily Graphic, these are not just statistics; they represent tangible progress and a testament to the government's deliberate policies aimed at building a more resilient and self-sufficient economy.

Ghana is at the forefront of this transformation, pursuing deliberate policies aimed at shifting from raw material exports to value addition and industrialization.

— Elizabeth Ofosu-AdjareExplaining Ghana's economic strategy to potential investors.

Ghana's appeal to investors is further bolstered by its stable democratic governance, a robust legal framework, and its pivotal role as the host of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat. This strategic positioning offers unparalleled access to a vast African market. The government's proactive reforms, including the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Bill, signal a clear commitment to creating an enabling environment for businesses. We are confident that these efforts will attract significant investment, accelerating Ghana's industrial transformation agenda and solidifying its position as a gateway to Africa's burgeoning economic landscape.

Ghana’s non-traditional exports, which reached a record US$5 billion in 2025, driven largely by processed and semi-processed goods.

— Elizabeth Ofosu-AdjareShowcasing the success of Ghana's export diversification efforts.
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Originally published by Daily Graphic in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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