Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has urged American businesses to seize the growing opportunities within Ghana’s expanding economy, as the Embassy hosted the maiden “Investing in Ghana Business Forum” in Washington, D.C.
The high-level investment forum, held at Norton Rose Fulbright on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, brought together U.S. business leaders, investors, and policy influencers for discussions on Ghana’s business climate, priority sectors, and pathways for deeper economic cooperation.
Top Ghanaian government officials—including the Minister for Agriculture, the Minister for Energy, the Deputy CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), and the Minister for Tourism (who joined virtually)—participated in the event.
Ambassador Smith highlighted the progress being made under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, noting that ongoing economic reforms are strengthening investor confidence and improving the ease of doing business.
“Ghana remains open, stable, and ready for business,” he stated.
“We have made significant progress, and we encourage American partners to take advantage of the opportunities emerging across our economy.”
Discussions at the forum centred on investment prospects in agriculture, energy, tourism, digital technology, infrastructure, and services, with Embassy officials emphasising Ghana’s strategic push to deepen economic diplomacy and strengthen engagement with the U.S. private sector and diaspora communities.
Participants praised the Embassy for initiating the platform and urged that the forum be expanded into other U.S. states—particularly regions with strong commercial presence and vibrant Ghanaian diaspora networks.
Many attendees said extending the event nationwide would help boost investor interest and unlock wider trade and partnership avenues.
The Embassy noted that the Washington edition marks the beginning of a renewed drive to position Ghana as one of West Africa’s most reliable destinations for investment, innovation, and sustainable economic growth.
