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The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is set to host a regional investment roadshow in the Central and Western Regions from January 19 to 23, 2026, as part of its flagship Investment Opportunity Mapping Project (IOMP).
The initiative builds on the momentum of the project to spotlight investment-ready opportunities and accelerate district-level economic growth.
The roadshow is being organised in partnership with MTN Ghana, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief of Staff, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MOTAI), the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, as well as the Western and Central Regional Coordinating Councils.
It will bring together investors, district assemblies and private sector stakeholders under the theme:
“Driving Local Investment: Unlocking Regional Potential, Mapping Opportunities, and Mobilising Growth in the Central and Western Regions.”
The roadshow follows similar engagements in the Volta and Oti Regions in 2025, which included the opening of the GIPC’s regional office in Ho and high-level interactions with business communities and traditional authorities.
So far, the IOMP has successfully profiled 75 investment-ready opportunities across all priority sectors of the economy, including mining, manufacturing, ICT, renewable energy and agribusiness.
Central and Western Regions: Key Investment Prospects
The Central and Western Regions are emerging as dynamic economic hubs with vast untapped potential across several high-growth sectors.
In agriculture and agribusiness, the Western Region leads in cocoa production and is a major producer of rubber, while the Central Region is strong in cassava and pineapple cultivation. Investment opportunities exist in large-scale farming, agro-processing, modern storage facilities and supply chains to reduce post-harvest losses.
In fisheries and aquaculture, the Central Region’s coastline and lagoons and the Western Region’s marine and riverine resources provide strong foundations for fish feed production, cold-chain infrastructure, modern processing plants and sustainable fishing technologies.
For tourism and hospitality, the Central Region hosts the UNESCO-listed Cape Coast and Elmina Castles, while the Western Region boasts pristine beaches such as Busua and Dixcove. Investment prospects include heritage hotels, beach resorts, eco-lodges, adventure tourism and conference facilities.
The natural resources sector also presents major opportunities, with the Western Region hosting significant reserves of gold, bauxite, manganese and diamonds, while the Central Region has deposits including kaolin.
In renewable energy, the Western Region’s oil infrastructure supports hybrid energy solutions, while the Central Region’s rivers offer potential for mini-hydro projects, alongside opportunities in solar, wind, bioenergy and rural mini-grids, aligned with Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy vision.
There are also strong prospects in logistics and trade infrastructure, including modern warehousing, dry ports, haulage services, free zones and integrated logistics hubs to boost exports into the AfCFTA market.
Call for Strategic Partnerships
Despite the strong potential, GIPC records show that between 1995 and September 2025, the Central Region attracted 154 FDI projects valued at US$491.36 million, while the Western Region recorded 294 projects worth US$10.83 billion.
As the IOMP expands nationwide, GIPC Chief Executive Officer, Simon Madjie, has called for strategic partnerships to scale up the initiative and strengthen district-level investment facilitation.
“This roadshow across the Central and Western Regions will unlock the untapped potential of our coastal economies, and we invite partners to join us in scaling the IOMP nationwide for sustainable and inclusive growth,” he said.
Mr Madjie added that GIPC remains committed to transforming Ghana into Africa’s premier investment destination by equipping every district with actionable investment intelligence.
Source: 3news
