The Government of Ghana has intensified efforts to attract additional investment from Japan, citing significant improvements in the country’s macroeconomic outlook and business environment.
Addressing a high-level Japanese delegation, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, said Ghana’s recent economic performance presents strong opportunities for Japanese businesses seeking expansion in Africa.
She highlighted key indicators such as single-digit inflation, a more stable and appreciating cedi, and reforms that have enhanced the ease of doing business. According to the Minister, these gains have reinforced investor confidence and positioned Ghana as a reliable destination for long-term investment.
“In 2025, Ghana achieved a lot of macroeconomic stability. Inflation dropped to single digits, and the cedi strengthened against the dollar,” she said, adding that the country deliberately focused on creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.
Mrs Ofosu-Adjare noted that she had consistently conveyed Ghana’s readiness for business during her visits to Japan, stressing that the current period presents the right opportunity for investors to enter the Ghanaian market.
“We believe 2025 was a preparatory year that has launched Ghana into a much stronger macroeconomic position, and we expect even better outcomes in 2026,” she stated.
The Minister further underscored Ghana’s strategic importance as host of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, describing the country as a gateway to the African market.
“When you invest in Ghana, you are not only serving a population of 33 million. You are accessing a market of 1.3 billion people with a combined GDP of about 3.4 trillion dollars,” she explained.
She also pointed to Ghana’s central geographic location, ease of connectivity to global markets, and proximity to neighbouring countries as key advantages for manufacturers and exporters. In addition, she highlighted the availability of a youthful and skilled workforce, noting that Japanese companies already operating in Ghana are performing strongly.
“Ghana has everything an investor needs, and as you have seen, Japanese companies currently operating here are doing well,” she added.
Speaking on behalf of the Japanese delegation, which included the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Hiroshi Yodhimoto, the State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Kunimitsu Ayano, reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to Ghana’s economic transformation.
She commended Ghana’s ongoing reforms and improving investment climate, indicating that Japanese firms are increasingly interested in expanding their presence in key sectors of the Ghanaian economy.
Dr Ayano further expressed Japan’s readiness to deepen cooperation with the Government of Ghana in pursuit of mutually beneficial economic and development partnerships.
