Volta Economic Forum shifts from talk to real investments
Dr Elikplim K. Apetorgbor, the Lead Convener of the Volta Economic Forum has declared that the Volta Region has moved beyond marketing its potential to executing real investments that create jobs and shared prosperity.
The Volta Economic Forum, held in Ho, Ghana, marked a shift from merely showcasing opportunities in the region to focusing on executing real investments that create jobs and shared prosperity. Dr. Elikplim K. Apetorgbor, the Lead Convener of the Forum and Volta Region's Representative on the National Development Planning Commission, emphasized that while the Volta Region is rich in various sectors, resources alone are not enough to transform the economy.
To ensure sustainable growth, capital, credible projects, enabling institutions, strategic partnerships, and disciplined execution are crucial. The Forum's 2026 theme, "From Opportunity Showcase to Investment Execution," underscores this shift. Dr. Apetorgbor proposed two major institutional mechanisms to consolidate gains: the establishment of the Volta Development Advisory Council, a high-level multidisciplinary body that will provide strategic guidance and shape a grounded, evidence-based regional development strategy, and the Volta Economic Embassy initiative across Ghana’s diplomatic missions to promote investment and promote bankable projects.
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