The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has called on the diplomatic community and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to play a more active role in championing Ghana’s investment opportunities across global markets.

Speaking at an engagement session with diplomats in Accra, GIPC Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Simon Madjie, underscored the importance of international partnerships in advancing Ghana’s investment agenda.

He urged missions to advocate for Ghana’s projects within their respective countries, highlighting that such efforts would help deepen cross-border collaboration and expand investment networks.

The meeting centred on the Centre’s flagship Investment Opportunity Mapping Project (IOMP)—a nationwide initiative designed to identify and promote viable investment prospects across all 261 districts.

Developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, as well as the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), the project seeks to address the uneven concentration of investment in Ghana, where nearly 80% of inflows are directed to the Greater Accra Region.

Mr. Madjie explained that the IOMP will spotlight underexplored opportunities in other regions, aiming to attract investors to high-potential but often overlooked districts.

“The IOMP is not simply about attracting more investments; it is about balancing growth, reducing regional disparities, creating jobs, expanding exports, and building a diversified, resilient economy,” he said.

He further revealed that GIPC is currently working on reforms to the GIPC Act to strengthen investor protection and improve Ghana’s business environment.

Supporting the call, Mr. Abdul Razak Baba, Deputy CEO of GIPC, encouraged diplomats to become “vocal ambassadors” for Ghana’s district-level investment potential.

He urged them to actively share insights from the IOMP and help connect prospective investors to key platforms, including the upcoming Ghana International Investment Summit (GIIS) scheduled for 2026..