By Enock Akonnor (Managing Editor) enockakonnor2013@gmail.com
The Ghana High Commission in the United Kingdom has hosted a high-level Business Breakfast Meeting aimed at mobilising diaspora capital and strengthening strategic partnerships to drive sustainable investment into Ghana.
Held under the theme “Harnessing Diaspora Capital and Partnerships to Drive Investment to Ghana,” the event formed part of the Mission’s broader economic diplomacy agenda and convened Ghanaian diaspora business leaders, investors, financial institutions, fintech operators, and policy stakeholders.
Delivering the keynote address, the High Commissioner, H.E. Mrs. Sabah Zita Benson, reaffirmed the Government of Ghana’s commitment to deepening engagement with the diaspora.
She encouraged a strategic shift from traditional remittance flows toward structured, long-term investments that promote job creation, value addition, and inclusive economic growth.
The meeting featured a series of presentations highlighting Ghana’s evolving investment landscape and opportunities across key sectors.
Mrs. Clara B. Arthur, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS), outlined the country’s expanding digital payments and fintech ecosystem.
She highlighted advancements in interoperability, secure payment platforms, and regional switch integration, underscoring the role of digital infrastructure in supporting trade, savings, lending, and merchant payments.
Providing a macroeconomic and policy update, Mrs. Diana Afriyie Addo, Head of Trade and Investment at the Ghana High Commission (UK), detailed Ghana’s ongoing economic reforms.
She cited reduced inflation of 5.4 per cent as at December 2025, improved exchange rate performance, and key regulatory initiatives, including the Business Regulatory Reform Programme, the review of the GIPC Act, VAT adjustments, and reforms to the Free Zones Act. She also identified priority investment opportunities in agribusiness, infrastructure, Special Economic Zones, real estate, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, garments, and textiles.
Mr. Fuad Abubakar Mohammed, Head of Ghana Cocoa Marketing Company (GCMC) UK Ltd., highlighted investment prospects within the cocoa and wider agribusiness value chains, particularly in processing, logistics, value addition, and export-oriented ventures.
Discussions during the session emphasised the importance of strong regulatory and institutional frameworks in boosting investor confidence, while exploring how digital financial solutions can facilitate diaspora-led investment and cross-border trade.
The meeting concluded with an interactive networking session, enabling participants to explore collaboration opportunities and practical pathways for translating interest into tangible investments.
The Ghana High Commission reiterated its firm commitment to facilitating sustained dialogue, partnerships, and initiatives that harness diaspora capital, expertise, and innovation in support of Ghana’s long-term economic development.
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