The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has been instrumental in the country’s economic transformation, with a strong focus on the agricultural sector. In 2024, Ghana attracted $4.3 billion in foreign investments, with a significant portion of this capital directed toward the development of agriculture and agro-processing.
GIPC is focused on adding value to agricultural production by encouraging investments in processing plants and agro-industrial projects, especially in key products such as cocoa, tropical fruits, and oilseeds. This strategy is helping to diversify the economy beyond primary exports.
Special economic zones, like the Tema Free Zone, have been critical in attracting investments in agro-processing. In 2023, these zones secured $1.8 billion in investments, with a strong emphasis on making Ghana a regional hub for food processing.
This initiative has been essential in boosting the country’s productive capacity, promoting food security, and creating thousands of jobs in rural areas, directly benefiting small farmers and local communities.
With a goal of increasing foreign investments to $5 billion by 2025, GIPC sees agriculture as a cornerstone of the country’s sustainable growth. The focus on agro-industry and agro-processing not only supports rural development but also enhances Ghana’s ability to compete globally, adding value to agricultural products and fostering inclusive development across the nation.
