Stakeholders in Ghana’s business and policy circles will gather on November 25, this year, for the Graphic Business-Stanbic Bank Breakfast Meeting to discuss how long-term development planning can strengthen investor confidence.
The session will examine why looking beyond political cycles is essential for a stable investment climate.
The theme for the meeting, “Beyond Political Cycles: Creating Long-term Development Pathways for Sustainable Investor Confidence”, will bring together experts from government, civil society, and the private sector.
Key perspectives will be presented by the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and the accounting and advisory firm, PwC.
IDEG will highlight how political cycles and election manifestos often shape short-term policy, creating uncertainty for investors.
Investors need predictability in policy to make informed decisions.
The NDPC will focus on national development planning as a tool for providing long-term pathways for sustainable growth.
Officials will outline how consistent implementation of the National Development Plan can insulate the economy from political swings.
PwC will provide a global perspective, showing how sustainable benchmarks and international best practices contribute to investor confidence.
The presentation will examine case studies from emerging markets where long-term planning has stabilised investor sentiment.
The breakfast meeting will offer an interactive platform for policymakers, business leaders, and investors to discuss strategies for aligning national development objectives with global standards.
Discussions are expected to centre on bridging policy gaps and encouraging investment continuity beyond electoral cycles.
The organisers of the meeting have emphasised that the meeting is not only about analysis, but actionable steps.
Stakeholders hope that by adopting clear, long-term development frameworks, Ghana can enhance its reputation as a reliable destination for investment.
Background
The upcoming session is part of the quarterly thought-leadership series jointly organised by Graphic Business and Stanbic Bank to stimulate discussion on issues that influence national development.
The year began with an edition held on January 28, 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, where stakeholders examined financing options for sustainable development.
The keynote, delivered by PwC Ghana’s Country Senior Partner, Vish Ashiagbor, explored how Public-Private Partnerships could support national projects.
A second edition took place on May 6, 2025, focusing on sustainable agriculture on the theme: “Future of Food: The Critical Place of Sustainable Practices”.
It brought together actors in the agricultural value chain to discuss innovation and resilience in food systems.
Another forum, held later in July 2025, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, centred on sustaining recent foreign exchange gains.
Chaired by the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, the meeting examined the cedi’s strong performance and its implications for businesses and economic stability.
These quarterly engagements have become a key platform for policymakers, analysts and the business community to exchange ideas.
This meeting continues that tradition by placing long-term planning and investor confidence at the heart of the national conversation.