The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is set to organise a regional investment roadshow across the Central and Western Regions from January 19 to 23, under its flagship Investment Opportunity Mapping Project (IOMP), aimed at unlocking district-level investment potential and accelerating local economic growth.

The roadshow, themed “Driving Local Investment: Unlocking Regional Potential, Mapping Opportunities, and Mobilising Growth in the Central and Western Regions,” 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, the Ghana Export Promotion Authority, the Ghana Free Zones Authority, the Ghana Enterprises Agency, the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, and the Central and Western Regional Coordinating Councils.

It follows earlier successful engagements in the Volta and Oti Regions in 2025, which included the opening of the GIPC’s regional office in Ho and extensive consultations with business communities, traditional authorities, regional ministers and Members of Parliament.

So far, the Investment Opportunity Mapping Project has identified and profiled 75 investment-ready opportunities across key sectors of the economy, including mining, manufacturing, agribusiness, renewable energy and information and communications technology.

The Central and Western Regions offer significant prospects across agriculture, fisheries, tourism, energy and logistics.

The Western Region is Ghana’s leading cocoa-producing area and a major producer of rubber, while the Central Region is known for cassava and pineapple cultivation, creating opportunities for large-scale farming, agro-processing, storage facilities and sustainable supply chains.

Both regions also present strong investment potential in fisheries, aquaculture, tourism and hospitality, as well as renewable energy and logistics infrastructure linked to the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Despite these opportunities, GIPC data show that between 1995 and September 2025, the Central Region attracted 154 foreign direct investment projects valued at US$491.36 million, while the Western Region recorded 294 projects worth about US$10.83 billion.

Commenting on the roadshow, GIPC Chief Executive Officer, Mr Simon Madjie, said strategic partnerships would be essential to scaling the IOMP nationwide and strengthening district-level investment facilitation.

“This roadshow across the Central and Western Regions will help unlock the untapped potential of our coastal economies, and we invite partners to join us in expanding the IOMP nationwide for sustainable and inclusive growth,” he said, reaffirming the Centre’s commitment to positioning Ghana as Africa’s leading investment destination.