The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has secured a prestigious dual accolade at the 29th World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) World Investment Conference in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

In a significant win for Ghana and Sub-Saharan Africa, the GIPC's Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Simon Madjie, was elected as the Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa on the WAIPA Steering Committee for the 2025-2027 term. The GIPC triumphed in a competitive bid against Zimbabwe’s Investment Promotion Agency (ZIDA).

Concurrently, the Centre was honoured with the distinguished Excellence in Aftercare Award, recognising its world-class programmes dedicated to investor support and retention.

These achievements spotlight Ghana's growing stature as a premier investment destination.

They come at a pivotal time for the GIPC, which is actively driving capital inflow through innovative initiatives like the nationwide Investment Opportunity Mapping Project (IOMP).

This project profiles investment-ready opportunities across all of Ghana's 261 districts and aligns with major governmental agendas such as President Mahama’s 24-Hour Economy, the Export Development Programme, and the Big Push Agenda.

Strategic Role for Sub-Saharan Africa

In his new role, Mr. Madjie is mandated to represent and advocate for the interests of all investment promotion agencies across Sub-Saharan Africa.

His strategic responsibilities will include:

Coordinating regional Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) initiatives.

Promoting sustainable investment practices aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Driving collaboration through knowledge-sharing and capacity-building programmes among member agencies.

Speaking at the conference, Mr. Simon Madjie expressed profound gratitude for the recognition.

“This recognition is not just an honour for GIPC, but a powerful affirmation of Ghana’s commitment to creating a world-class investment ecosystem.

The Excellence in Aftercare award confirms our deliberate strategy of treating every investor as a lifelong partner,” he stated.

Mr. Madjie pledged to champion collaborative and sustainable FDI models to unlock the continent's potential and extended an invitation to WAIPA members for the inaugural Ghana International Investment Summit in August 2026. The summit will spotlight high-impact sectors such as agribusiness, renewable energy, and digital innovation.

The WAIPA Executive Director, Mr. Ismail Ersahin, commended the GIPC, noting that its aftercare model "sets a new benchmark for investor confidence in emerging markets."

Held under the theme "Transforming Our World: Investing for a Resilient and Sustainable Future," the conference also featured the launch of WAIPA’s Compendium of Best Practices.