{
  "id": 3943869,
  "title": "Mahama urges global investors to tap into Ghana’s opportunities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/mahama-urges-global-investors-to-tap-into-ghanas-opportunities",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-28T10:36:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/mahama-urges-global-investors-to-tap-into-ghanas-opportunities/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President John Dramani Mahama addressed the Africa Business Investment Summit (ABIS) 2026 in Washington, D.C., emphasizing Ghana's dedication to becoming a prime investment destination and strategic gateway to Africa. Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Sampson Ahi, speaking on Mahama's behalf, encouraged global investors and development partners to capitalize on Africa's burgeoning opportunities. The summit convened government officials, investors, development finance institutions, and business leaders to examine investment possibilities and sustainable economic growth strategies across the continent. Mahama outlined Ghana's economic transformation agenda, which emphasizes macroeconomic stability, expanded productive capacity, investment attraction, and job creation, while prioritizing industrialization, value addition, productivity, and inclusive growth. Key initiatives include the 24-Hour Economy Programme and the Investment Opportunities Mapping Project, aimed at boosting production, unlocking investment prospects, and expanding economic activity nationwide. Ghana's strategic sectors open to investment include energy, technology, agriculture, mining, tourism, maritime development, infrastructure, and manufacturing. The Feed Ghana Programme seeks to bolster agriculture, enhance food production, minimize import reliance, generate employment, and supply industries with locally sourced raw materials. Industrialization plans feature the development of industrial parks and special economic zones, such as the Greater Kumasi Industrial City, Dawa Industrial Zone, and Tema Integrated Industrial Park. Mahama highlighted Ghana's advantageous position as the host of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, positioning the nation as a prime gateway to a continental market of over 1.3 billion individuals with a combined GDP surpassing US$3.5 trillion. The AfCFTA presents significant opportunities for businesses by linking African markets, broadening trade, and fostering new avenues for enterprise growth. Sampson Ahi, on behalf of Mahama, asserted, \"Let history record that we did not only gather to speak about Africa's future. We gathered to invest in it, and to build it.\" The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, urged investors to acknowledge Africa's vast potential and urged African leaders to enhance governance and create a conducive environment for sustainable investment, stressing that good governance is both a political and economic responsibility. Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, advocated for investment partnerships that generate jobs and empower Africa's youth to foster a brighter future. The summit concluded with a resolute plea to the global investment community: \"Invest in Ghana. Invest in Africa.\"",
  "summary": "President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to becoming a strategic investment destination and gateway to Africa, urging global investors and development partners to take advantage of the continent’s growing opportunities. Speaking on the President’s behalf at the Africa Business Investment Summit (ABIS) 2026 in Washington, D.C., Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}