Sep 03-2025

On the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), held in Yokohama, Ghana, convened a high-level Presidential Investment Forum on Wednesday, 20th August 2025, under the theme: "Ghana is Open for Business – Unleashing Investment Opportunities for Shared Prosperity." The Forum aimed to deepen Ghana–Japan trade relations, promote cross-sector investments, and showcase Ghana’s competitive edge as a strategic business destination in Africa. President John Dramani Mahama addressed the gathering, highlighting: Ghana’s political stability, democratic governance, and favourable business climate; Its positioning as a gateway to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) with access to over 1.4 billion consumers; Recent improvements in macroeconomic indicators and investor confidence; Opportunities in vehicle assembly, agribusiness, and strategic exports; Government’s readiness to facilitate investor engagement through dedicated support agencies. Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP) reinforced this message by noting: Positive gains in the performance of the Ghanaian cedi; Ghana’s shift towards economic diplomacy to drive growth and create a safe, attractive environment for foreign investors; Successful operations by Japanese firms such as Toyota Tsusho, Honda, and Suzuki in Ghana’s market. The Forum was also attended by Ghana’s Minister for Trade, CEOs of key investment agencies (GIPC, GEPA), and top business leaders from both Ghana and Japan.