The Board Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Akwasi Opong-Fosu, has laid out a detailed national blueprint for American capital, positioning Ghana as a dynamic economy actively reshaping itself into a 24-hour trade and digital hub for Africa.
In a keynote address at the AfrICANDO 2025 conference in Miami, Florida, USA, Opong-Fosu moved beyond listing opportunities to explain the integrated government initiatives designed to de-risk and reward long-term investment, with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as the central prize.
A cornerstone of the presentation was the detailed explanation of Ghana’s “24-hour Economy Initiative.”
Mr Opong-Fosu framed this as a fundamental shift beyond mere infrastructure.
“This is a bold plan to boost productivity,expand employment, and fundamentally modernise our economic rhythms to align with global supply chains,” he stated. The policy is pitched as a direct solution to inefficiencies and a key differentiator for attracting high-value, round-the-clock operations in manufacturing and services.
Mr Opong-Fosu sharply contrasted Ghana’s rich resource heritage with its ambitious digital future.
While highlighting reforms to formalisw the gold trade for transparency, he placed greater emphasis on the “One Million Coders Programme.”
“We are not only mining minerals;we are mining minds,” he declared.
He added: “We are preparing a generation of young Ghanaians for global digital jobs, creating a ready talent pool for tech investors and a robust foundation for a modern economy.”
The GIPC Chairman consistently linked all domestic reforms to Ghana’s strategic position as the host of the AfCFTA Secretariat.
He argued that this makes Ghana a uniquely efficient launchpad.
“Investing in Ghana is no longer an entry into a single market of over 30 million,” Mr Opong-Fosu asserted.
“It is your strategic entry point into a unified African market of 1.3 billion people. We are building the gateway, and we invite you to walk through it.”
By presenting a cohesive plan that links economic modernisation, human capital development, and unparalleled market access, Mr Opong-Fosu’s message was clear: Ghana is not waiting for the future; it is building it, and U.S. investors are being offered a foundational role.
