Ghana has renewed its pitch to international investors, showcasing what officials described as a return to economic stability and a wide range of opportunities across key sectors at the Ghana–USA Business Forum held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The forum was convened by Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, in collaboration with the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, and the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie. The event was aimed at positioning Ghana as a prime destination for strategic investment and long-term partnerships.
Addressing participants at what was his first major business summit in the United States in 2026, Ambassador Smith described Philadelphia as a city known for enterprise and innovation, noting parallels with Ghana’s own economic ambitions. He called for deeper collaboration between Ghanaian and American businesses, saying the country was “fully ready” to engage partners across multiple sectors.
Smith said Ghana had returned to a path of economic stability following deliberate policy choices, including tighter fiscal discipline and the stabilisation of key macroeconomic indicators. He characterised the country’s 2026 economic outlook as optimistic, pointing to expectations of lower inflation, a stronger currency and renewed investor confidence.
Against that backdrop, the ambassador outlined investment opportunities in energy, agriculture, manufacturing, transport, fintech, digital and data services, as well as tourism. He stressed the importance of the Ghanaian diaspora, urging Ghanaians living abroad to see themselves not as observers but as strategic partners in the country’s next phase of growth and transformation.
Agriculture featured prominently in the discussions. Food and Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku highlighted what he described as concrete investment prospects along Ghana’s agricultural value chains, including poultry, cocoa and cocoa products, shea butter, cashew and other foodstuffs.
Opoku said these sectors were supported by large and expanding markets within Ghana and across Africa, positioning the country as a gateway for agribusinesses seeking continental reach under emerging African trade frameworks. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to modernising agriculture through value addition, agro-processing and private-sector partnerships aimed at job creation, food security and export growth.
Adding a cultural and creative perspective, Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie underscored Ghana’s role as a hub for Pan-Africanism and a welcoming destination for Africans and the global diaspora. She encouraged participants not only to invest in Ghana but also to visit and experience the country, describing tourism and the creative arts as sectors rich in both economic potential and cultural significance.
Organisers said the forum formed part of broader efforts to strengthen Ghana–US economic ties and attract investment aligned with Ghana’s development priorities.