Ghana is ready for business - Ambassador Victor Smith assures US investors
11th December 2025
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has encouraged American businesses to take advantage of expanding opportunities in Ghana’s growing economy as the Embassy hosted its inaugural “Investing in Ghana Business Forum” in Washington, D.C.
The high-level forum, held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Norton Rose Fulbright, convened U.S. investors, business executives, and policy leaders for in-depth discussions on Ghana’s investment climate, priority sectors, and avenues for enhanced economic collaboration.
Several senior Ghanaian government officials participated, 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.
Ambassador Smith underscored the economic gains being recorded under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, noting that continuing reforms are boosting investor confidence and making it easier to operate in Ghana.
“Ghana remains open, stable, and ready for business,” he said. “We have made significant progress, and we encourage American partners to take advantage of the opportunities emerging across our economy.”
Discussions focused on investment openings in agriculture, energy, tourism, digital technology, infrastructure, and the services sector. Embassy officials highlighted Ghana’s renewed commitment to economic diplomacy and deeper engagement with the U.S. private sector and diaspora communities.
Participants applauded the Embassy for launching the forum and recommended that similar events be extended to other U.S. states—particularly those with strong commercial activity and sizable Ghanaian diaspora populations—to further stimulate investor interest and broaden trade partnerships.
The Embassy indicated that the Washington event marks the beginning of a revitalized effort to position Ghana as one of West Africa’s most attractive hubs for investment, innovation, and sustainable economic growth.