The forum was conducted in Yokohama as a side event of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9).
In partnership with Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness & Industry (MOTAI), and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), the Ghana Investment Promotion Center (GIPC) spearheaded the project.
Theme: “Ghana is Open for Business – Unleashing Investment Opportunities for Shared Prosperity.”
More than 100 Japanese businesses took part, indicating a high level of interest in Ghana’s prospects for investment.
President John Dramani Mahama highlighted Ghana’s democracy, stability, and advantageous location as a gateway to West Africa and the larger African continent during his speech at the occasion.
Key investor-friendly policies and commitments were revealed at the event, including:
Fast-track approvals
Ready industrial sites
Sovereign guarantees
Blended financing frameworks
To reduce minimum capital restrictions for foreign investors, a daring modification to the GIPC Act was proposed. This makes it possible for business owners to make investments with as little as $50,000 or $100,000.
Using the tagline “Pilot with us, partner to scale, and invest in people,” President Mahama urged local content engagement, technology transfer, and training of Ghanaian employees.
Ghana’s Big Push Agenda, a US$10 billion infrastructure initiative to close the country’s infrastructure gaps in the areas of transportation, logistics, water, agriculture, and energy, was also given by GIPC CEO Simon Madjie during his Strategic Blueprint presentation.
Additionally, the 24-Hour Economy & Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+) was introduced, encouraging businesses to operate around the clock in order to improve export performance, job creation, and productivity. Investors are informed about export bonuses, duty exemptions, tax refunds, and other customized incentives.
Meanwhile, the following initiatives are available for funding:
Volta Economic Corridor
Legon Pharmaceutical Innovation Park
Kumasi Machinery & Technology Park
Target sectors include:
Automotive and electric vehicle assembly
Agro-industrial parks and food processing
Renewable energy and grid infrastructure
Pharmaceuticals and healthcare
Digital economy and smart manufacturing
Tourism, arts, and heritage development
The presentations were praised for clarity and strategic alignment. A number of Japanese firms expressed interest in launching feasibility studies and pilot projects in Ghana, indicating a promising forward momentum in Ghana–Japan collaboration.
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