Ghana targets $500m boost as global investors converge for Tree Crops Summit
The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) is set to host the Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit and Exhibition (GTCIS) from February 17-20, 2026, at the Accra International Conference Centre in Accra.
The summit comes at a critical time for Ghana’s agricultural sector, as global demand for sustainably sourced tree crop commodities continues to rise. Ghana, Africa’s second-largest cocoa producer, with growing capacity in cashew, shea and oil palm, is seeking to secure a greater share of downstream value and deepen industrialisation within the sector.
Under the theme, "Sustainable Growth Through Tree Crop Investments: Resetting and Building Ghana's Green Economy," GTCIS 2026 is expected to attract over 6,000 participants. These will include institutional investors, development finance institutions, agribusiness operators, policymakers and trade partners from across Africa and beyond.
The event has drawn confirmed participation from senior government officials, underscoring the administration’s focus on agricultural industrialisation and export diversification. They include President John Dramani Mahama, the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
The four-day programme is designed to translate policy dialogue into concrete investment commitments and strategic partnerships. It will feature presidential and ministerial addresses outlining policy direction and investment incentives, global investor forums with international financial and development institutions, and sector-focused sessions across six priority value chains: cashew, shea, oil palm, coconut, rubber and mango.
Other highlights include structured business-to-business matchmaking sessions for investors and agribusiness operators, technology and innovation showcases, field visits to production and processing sites, and a gala evening reception.
Organisers project that the summit could generate up to USD 500 million in investment interest across Ghana’s tree crops economy. The anticipated capital injection is expected to support expanded local processing, enhance farmer incomes and reduce reliance on raw commodity exports.
The Chief Executive Officer of the TCDA, Dr Andy Osei Okrah, said the summit was intended to position Ghana as a competitive destination for long-term agricultural investment.
"Ghana's tree crops sector represents one of our most compelling opportunities for inclusive economic growth and industrial transformation. GTCIS 2026 is not simply a conference—it is a platform to demonstrate investment readiness, forge long-term partnerships, and build a globally competitive value chain. We invite investors, innovators, and stakeholders across the ecosystem to join us in shaping the next chapter of Ghana's agricultural economy."
Stakeholders interested in participating are encouraged to access further details through the official communication channels of the TCDA.
