Ghana's pursuit of economic growth and development is closely tied to its ability to create a stable investment climate.
A key challenge in achieving this stability is the country's tendency to prioritise short-term policies driven by election cycles. This approach can create uncertainty for investors, who crave predictability to make informed decisions.
Tomorrow’s Graphic Business-Stanbic Bank Breakfast Meeting aims to address this issue by exploring the importance of long-term development planning.
By bringing together experts from government, civil society, and the private sector, the meeting will serve as a platform for stakeholders to discuss strategies for creating a stable investment climate that transcends political cycles.
The meeting is expected to highlight the importance of consistent policies and frameworks in attracting investors.
The National Development Planning Commission's (NDPC’s) presentation on the National Development Plan will highlight the potential for long-term planning to insulate the economy from political fluctuations.
The breakfast meeting will also showcase global best practices and case studies from emerging markets where long-term planning has helped stabilise investor sentiment.
This will provide valuable insights for Ghana's policymakers and business leaders as they seek to create a more attractive investment environment.
Highlights
The meeting will highlight how short-term policies driven by election cycles can create uncertainty for investors, who need predictability to make informed decisions.
The NDPC will discuss how consistent implementation of the National Development Plan can shield the economy from political fluctuations.
Accounting and advisory firm, PwC, will provide global insights, showcasing case studies from emerging markets where long-term planning has stabilised investor sentiment.
The breakfast meeting will offer a platform for policymakers, business leaders and investors to align national development objectives with global standards and discuss strategies for bridging policy gaps.
The goal is to adopt clear, long-term development frameworks that will strengthen Ghana's reputation as a reliable investment destination.
Background
The upcoming session is part of the Thoughts Quarterly 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 at the Labadi Beach Hotel — the regular venue for the meetings — 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, focusing on sustainable agriculture on the theme: “Future of Food: The Critical Place of Sustainable Practices.”
It saw actors in the agricultural value chain discussing innovation and resilience in food systems.
Another forum, held later in 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.
Tomorrow’s meeting continues that tradition by placing long-term planning and investor confidence at the heart of the national conversation.