Ghana and Germany are exploring opportunities to deepen trade and investment cooperation, with renewable energy, technology transfer and the carbon market identified as areas for potential collaboration.
The discussions took place during a meeting between the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA), Simon Madjie, and Germany’s Ambassador to Ghana, Frederik Landshöft.
The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral business relations, creating jobs and attracting increased German investment into Ghana’s economy.
Mr Madjie highlighted Ghana’s investment potential ahead of the Invest Ghana Summit, scheduled for November 16 and 17, 2026, which is expected to showcase investment opportunities across various sectors.
The summit is intended to provide a platform for investors to explore business opportunities in Ghana and strengthen partnerships with local enterprises.
Ambassador Landshöft, meanwhile, stressed the need to translate growing business interest into actual investments, local production and skilled employment.
His remarks underscored the importance of ensuring that investment partnerships deliver tangible economic benefits beyond expressions of interest and preliminary discussions.
Technology transfer and job creation also featured in the engagement, reflecting the shared interest in building business partnerships that support local productive capacity and employment.
Renewable energy and Ghana’s carbon market were among the areas discussed, presenting potential opportunities for cooperation as both countries seek to advance sustainable investment.
The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of Ghana and Germany to strengthening economic relations and encouraging investment that supports industrial development and job creation.
The engagement comes ahead of the Invest Ghana Summit, which will bring attention to investment opportunities and efforts to attract international capital into the country.
