The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) have pledged to collaborate to enhance investor confidence and attract more foreign investments.

This commitment was made during a courtesy call by the Executive Secretary of the IEAG, Samson Asaki Awingobit, and his team on the newly appointed CEO of GIPC, Simon Madjie.

Mr. Awingobit, accompanied by board executives, staff, and association members, assured the new CEO of their unwavering support in helping the GIPC achieve its mandate.

He emphasised the need for a strong partnership between the GIPC and key stakeholders, such as the IEAG, to advocate for policies that create a more business-friendly environment, in alignment with the government’s vision of a 24-hour economy.

In response, Mr. Madjie welcomed the association’s support and expressed appreciation for the confidence stakeholders have shown in his leadership.

He highlighted the importance of leveraging economic diplomacy, as championed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to attract more investors to the country.

He also revealed plans for a nationwide investment drive, in which regional ministers, metropolitan, municipal, and district chief executives (MMDCEs), as well as traditional and religious leaders, will present their investment portfolios. This initiative aims to strategically position Ghana’s regions for targeted investor engagement.

Mr. Madjie assured that the GIPC remains committed to supporting the government’s 24-hour economic agenda and fostering an environment conducive to investment and trade growth.

The meeting highlighted the shared vision of both institutions in driving sustainable investments, improving trade facilitation, and strengthening Ghana’s economy through strategic partnerships.