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Ghana has sent a clear and confident message to global investors: the era of endless talks is over—this is the time for action. The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has reaffirmed the country’s readiness for real, bankable investments, urging Chinese investors to move swiftly from discussions to implementation.
She made this declaration on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, during a high-level meeting with a delegation of Chinese investors led by Ms. Hua Yan at the Ministry in Accra. The engagement forms part of Ghana’s broader strategy to deepen trade, agribusiness, and industrial cooperation with China through practical, results-oriented partnerships.
From Diplomacy to Delivery
Hon. Ofosu-Adjare explained that the meeting was a direct outcome of recent high-level bilateral engagements, including the China–Africa Summit and the official visit of the President of Ghana to China. According to her, these engagements laid the groundwork; the current phase is about turning commitments into factories, jobs, and value chains.
Highlighting Ghana’s development priorities, the Minister stressed that the country’s strategy is firmly anchored in value addition and industrialisation.
“If you start with trade, you must end with industry. You trade and then you manufacture,” she emphasized, reinforcing government’s determination to move Ghana beyond raw material exports.
One-Stop Support for Serious Investors
To demonstrate readiness, the Minister assured the delegation that her Ministry had mobilised key state agencies and private sector institutions to guide investors through every stage of Ghana’s business environment.
These include the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Ghana Free Zones Authority, Ghana Standards Authority, Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) and the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA).
She explained that together, these institutions provide a seamless, one-stop support system covering company registration, joint ventures, regulatory compliance, standardisation, market access, and incentives.
“So that even as you leave, you know exactly what to do, when to come back, and what the next steps are,” the Minister assured the investors.
Joint Ventures as the Path to Sustainable Growth
Hon. Ofosu-Adjare strongly advocated for joint ventures with Ghanaian partners, describing them as a practical pathway to trust, local integration, and long-term sustainability.
“Joint ventures are good. It’s always good to collaborate with Ghanaians. It helps you settle quickly and understand the business environment better,” she said, while assuring investors of strong legal and regulatory protections for their investments.
Chinese Investors Express Confidence in Ghana
Head of the Chinese delegation, Ms. Hua Yan, expressed strong confidence in Ghana’s economic prospects, describing the country as dynamic, stable, and full of opportunity.
“This is the third time I have met the Minister, and I am very happy to be in Ghana again. Ghana is a country full of potential and vitality, and that is why many Chinese investors continue to come here,” she stated.
Ms. Hua Yan revealed that her delegation comprises investors from diverse industrial sectors eager to explore practical cooperation. She added that China Trading Magazine, which she founded in 1996, is a national-level trade institution that has facilitated business engagements in over ten African countries.
“We hope to have deeper communication and identify local areas where cooperation can begin immediately,” she said.
Laying the Groundwork for Immediate Investment
The engagement featured technical presentations and interactive sessions by key agencies, including GIPC, Ghana Free Zones Authority, GRATIS Foundation, Ghana Standards Authority, Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Ghana EXIM Bank, and the Ghana Enterprises Agency.
These institutions outlined investment entry processes, factory set-up options, standards and certification requirements, export opportunities, financing mechanisms, and SME partnership prospects, providing investors with practical clarity.
Private sector representatives also shared real-world insights on doing business in Ghana, after which both sides agreed on clear follow-up actions and next steps to translate discussions into concrete investment outcomes.
A Clear Signal to Global Investors
The meeting marks another significant milestone in strengthening Ghana–China economic cooperation, reinforcing Ghana’s message to the world: the country is open for business, ready for partnerships, and committed to delivering results.
For advocates of industrialisation and job creation, the call is clear—investments must now move from boardrooms to production lines, delivering tangible benefits to Ghana’s economy and its people.
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