The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr. Simon Madjie, has reiterated the Centre’s commitment to fostering stronger collaboration with key stakeholders to promote investment growth in the country.
He made this known when he hosted a delegation from the Exporters and Importers Association, led by its Executive Secretary, Mr. Sampson Asaki Awingobit, during a courtesy call at the Centre.
Discussions focused on deepening cooperation between both institutions to enhance Ghana’s appeal as a preferred investment destination. Mr. Madjie emphasized the need for continuous engagement with the association, noting that such partnerships were essential for national development.
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre commonly known as (GIPC) is the Government of Ghana agency established to encourage, promote and facilitate investments in all sectors of the economy of Ghana except mining and petroleum which are handled by the Ghana Chamber of Mines and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation.
The Centre seeks to boost and increase investment to develop the economy of Ghana. Established by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act, 2013 (Act 865), GIPC plays a crucial role in attracting both local and foreign investments to foster economic growth and development.
The Centre aims to foster activities that would make Ghana accessible for global transactions.
The centre has Four areas in which it operates, namely Investment Promotion, Investment Facilitation, Investment Advocacy and Aftercare Services and the focused sectors are Agriculture and Agro Processing, Oil and Gas, Health, ICT and Fintech, Manufacturing, Mining and Mineral Processing, Property Development, Recreation and Tourism, Energy, Education, Financial Services and Transport.
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre serves as a critical agency in Ghana’s efforts to attract investments, stimulate economic growth, and create employment opportunities. Its management board plays a significant role in shaping the policies and strategies that drive investment promotion and facilitation in the country.
By Edzorna Francis Mensah
