Simon Madjie, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), has officially flagged off the 2026 GIPC Regional Investment Roadshow, beginning a five-day intensive mapping exercise in the Central and Western Regions.
In a high-stakes launch, Mr. Madjie declared that the mission is to dismantle the historic investment disparity between the two coastal regions while locking in “bankable,” opportunities for the nation’s burgeoning 24-hour economy.
“This roadshow across the Central and Western Regions will unlock the untapped potential of our coastal economies, and we invite partners to join us in scaling the IOMP nationwide for sustainable, inclusive growth.
“By mapping investment-ready projects in every district, we are ensuring investors have the data they need to make informed decisions”
Simon Madjie, CEO of GIPC
The roadshow, themed “Driving Local Investment: Unlocking Regional Potential, Mapping Opportunities, and Mobilising Growth,” is a core component of the Centre’s Investment Opportunity Mapping Project (IOMP).
Partnering with MTN Ghana, the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, and the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MOTAI), Mr. Madjie is leading a technical team to profile districts and connect local entrepreneurs with a global network of institutional investors.
Furthermore, GIPC records released at the launch reveal that between 1995 and September 2025, the Western Region secured a staggering $10.83 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) across 294 projects, primarily driven by mining and oil-related infrastructure. In contrast, the Central Region attracted only $491.36 million from 154 projects.
Mr. Madjie emphasized that the 2026 agenda is specifically designed to correct this imbalance by spotlighting the “untapped” goldmine of the Central Region’s agribusiness and tourism sectors.
The GIPC has already “successfully profiled 75 investment-ready opportunities nationwide, and this week’s activity in districts like Mpohor-Fiase and Cape Coast,” aims to add dozens more to that registry, focusing on sectors where the Central Region holds a competitive edge.
24-Hour Infrastructure
A major pillar of the roadshow is the promotion of “investment-ready” agribusiness hubs. In the Central Region, the GIPC is marketing large-scale commercial farming and processing for pineapple and cassava.
Meanwhile, in the Western Region, the focus remains on modernizing the cocoa and rubber value chains. Crucially, the roadshow is not just seeking farmers but “infrastructure partners to build the cold-chain logistics,” and modern warehousing required to eliminate the 30% to 50% post-harvest losses currently plaguing these sectors.
According to the CEO, the integration of the 24-Hour Economy policy is also at the forefront. The GIPC is pitching integrated logistics hubs, dry ports, and haulage services that will operate on three-shift systems to accelerate exports into the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) market.
This includes dedicated sites like the Adum Banso 24-Hour Economy Market, which recently underwent final inspection for facilities including cold stores and warehouses.
“Key investment opportunities include large-scale commercial farming, agro-processing, modern storage facilities, and sustainable supply chains to significantly reduce post-harvest losses.
“There are also high-potential investment opportunities in modern warehousing, dry ports, and integrated logistics hubs to accelerate exports of cocoa, minerals, and processed goods into the AfCFTA market”
Simon Madjie, CEO of GIPC
The final leg of the roadshow’s pitch involves the “Blue Economy” and heritage tourism.
With the Central Region hosting UNESCO World Heritage sites and the Western Region boasting pristine beaches like Busua and Dixcove, the GIPC is actively looking for investors for heritage hotels, eco-lodges, and adventure tourism facilities.
Additionally, the fisheries sector is being repackaged for industrial-scale investment. Mr. Madjie noted that the coastal proximity of these regions creates a foundation for fish feed production and modern canning plants – sectors that are vital for both food security and reducing Ghana’s import bill.
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