The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is set to organise a regional investment roadshow in the Central and Western Regions from January 19 to 23, 2026, as part of its flagship Investment Opportunity Mapping Project (IOMP).

The initiative aims to highlight investment-ready opportunities at the district level and stimulate inclusive economic growth across the two regions.

The roadshow is being organised in partnership with MTN Ghana and in collaboration with the Office of the Chief of Staff, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MOTAI), the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, as well as the Western and Central Regional Coordinating Councils.

Held under the theme “Driving Local Investment: Unlocking Regional Potential, Mapping Opportunities, and Mobilising Growth in the Central and Western Regions,” the roadshow will bring together investors, District Assemblies and private sector stakeholders to explore bankable projects and strengthen investment facilitation at the local level.

The Central and Western Regions roadshow follows similar engagements held in the Volta and Oti Regions earlier in 2025, which included the opening of a GIPC regional office in Ho and extensive interaction with business communities, traditional authorities, Regional Ministers and Members of Parliament.

So far, the Investment Opportunity Mapping Project has profiled 75 investment-ready opportunities across priority sectors of the Ghanaian economy, including mining, manufacturing, ICT, renewable energy and agribusiness.

The Central and Western Regions are regarded as key economic growth zones with significant untapped potential.

In agriculture, the Western Region leads national cocoa production and is a major producer of rubber, while the Central Region is noted for cassava and pineapple cultivation.

Investment opportunities exist in large-scale farming, agro-processing, storage infrastructure and sustainable supply chains to reduce post-harvest losses.

Both regions also present strong prospects in fisheries and aquaculture, supported by extensive coastlines, lagoons and river systems.

Potential investments include fish feed production, cold-chain facilities, modern processing plants and sustainable technologies to address illegal and overfishing practices.

Tourism and hospitality opportunities are equally significant.

The Central Region hosts UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Cape Coast and Elmina Castles, while the Western Region boasts pristine beaches, including Busua and Dixcove.

Investment areas include heritage hotels, beach resorts, eco-lodges, adventure tourism and conference facilities.

In the extractive sector, the Western Region has substantial deposits of gold, bauxite, manganese and diamonds, while the Central Region has notable kaolin reserves.

The regions also offer opportunities in renewable energy, with prospects for solar farms, coastal wind projects, mini-hydro schemes and bioenergy initiatives aligned with Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy agenda.

Logistics and trade infrastructure also feature prominently, with investment potential in modern warehousing, dry ports, haulage services, free zones and integrated logistics hubs to support exports into the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) market.

Despite these opportunities, GIPC data show uneven investment distribution.

Between 1995 and September 2025, the Central Region recorded 154 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects valued at US$491.36 million, while the Western Region recorded 294 projects worth US$10.83 billion.

Commenting on the initiative, GIPC Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Simon Madjie, stressed the importance of strategic partnerships to scale the IOMP nationwide and strengthen district-level capacity for proactive investment facilitation.

“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 and inclusive growth,” he said.

Mr. Madjie reaffirmed GIPC’s commitment to positioning Ghana as Africa’s premier investment destination by equipping every district with actionable investment intelligence.