Ghana is stepping up efforts to mobilise international capital for its ambitious US$10 billion investment programme, with major infrastructure, energy, manufacturing and agribusiness projects expected to take centre stage at the Invest Ghana Summit 2026.
The government-led investment programme, covering 2026 to 2030, is designed to accelerate the country’s transition from economic stabilisation to production-driven growth by directing capital into sectors capable of creating jobs, expanding exports and strengthening domestic industries.
The investment opportunities will be showcased at the two-day summit scheduled for November 16 and 17 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra.
Convened by the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA), the event will be opened by President John Dramani Mahama alongside African industrialist Aliko Dangote, bringing together international investors, multinational companies, financial institutions and government decision-makers.
Unlike conventional investment conferences, the summit will focus heavily on connecting investors with specific projects and facilitating discussions intended to translate investment interest into actual business transactions.
Major Infrastructure and Energy Projects on Offer
Among the flagship opportunities expected to attract investor attention are the Eastern Railway Line Development Project, Accra-Tema Motorway Expansion Project, Volta Lake Transport System and Tamale Air Cargo and Logistics Hub.
The projects are intended to strengthen Ghana’s transport networks, improve the movement of goods and enhance the country’s position as a regional logistics and trading hub.
In the energy sector, investors will be introduced to the US$1.46 billion Buipe Solar and Storage Project in the Savannah Region.
The project is designed to supply power to regional inland ports, logistics hubs and agro-industrial parks through a dedicated commercial vehicle, 24H Parks Energy PLC.
Other investment opportunities include the Volo-Battor Agro-Industrial Park, Legon Pharmaceutical Innovation Park and several agricultural processing initiatives intended to increase local value addition.
Through its Investment Opportunities Mapping Project, GIPA will also showcase opportunities in cocoa processing, cashew processing, rice farming, cassava starch production, tomato processing, livestock production and agricultural logistics infrastructure across the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regions.
Green Investments and Tourism Expansion
Beyond infrastructure and manufacturing, the summit will promote investments in sustainable forestry, climate-related businesses and tourism development.
A major initiative is the Green Forestry and Climate Investment Corridor, spanning Western North, Ashanti, Bono East, Eastern, Savannah and Oti Regions.
The project seeks to encourage commercial forestry investments and carbon market opportunities while supporting sustainable economic development.
Investors will also be introduced to opportunities in safari lodges, wellness resorts, conference facilities and cultural heritage destinations aimed at expanding Ghana’s tourism industry.
These projects form part of a broader investment strategy to diversify economic activity and attract capital into productive sectors across the country.
GIPA Pushes for Actual Investment Deals
Chief Executive Officer of GIPA, Simon Madjie, said the summit has been structured to ensure that investment discussions produce measurable economic benefits.
“By connecting investors directly with bankable projects and decision-makers, we are creating a platform that turns investor interest into tangible economic outcomes for Ghana,” he stated.
Participants will have access to investment deal rooms, curated business-to-business engagements and direct meetings with government officials responsible for facilitating major projects.
Sector-focused discussions will cover agribusiness, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, digital technology, energy, mining, transport, logistics, tourism and financial services.
The summit will also highlight the recently enacted Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Act, 2026 (Act 1173), which strengthens the country’s investment facilitation framework.
With President Mahama expected to outline the government’s economic priorities, the event will provide an opportunity for Ghana to present its major development projects directly to prospective investors and financiers.
GIPA expects the summit to help stimulate business expansion, deepen technology transfer, generate employment and unlock new export opportunities.
