Ghana is courting UK investors to back a sweeping economic transformation program anchored on round-the-clock production and large-scale infrastructure spending, seeking to boost exports and job creation.
High Commissioner to the UK Sabah Zita Benson said the government’s flagship 24-hour economy policy aims to restructure production across agriculture, manufacturing and services by enabling continuous operations.
The initiative is designed to maximize the use of capital, labour and infrastructure, while increasing output and positioning Ghana as a globally competitive export hub, she said. “It is not merely about longer working hours. It is about re-engineering value chains, promoting industrial clusters and embedding Ghana within global production metrics,” Benson said.
The policy is being complemented by a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure program focused on transport and logistics, including roads, rail and ports, to reduce the cost of moving goods and improve trade efficiency.
Benson said the combined strategy offers a platform for deeper UK-Ghana investment ties, particularly in sectors such as agro-processing, pharmaceuticals, digital services and fintech. She urged UK firms to leverage longstanding bilateral relations to partner Ghana’s private sector, noting that improved connectivity and energy reliability are central to trade competitiveness.
The High Commissioner also pointed to upcoming opportunities, including a Ghana-UK Investment Summit scheduled for June 1–2, 2026, which is expected to advance deals and policy coordination between both countries.
Ghana is also pursuing regulatory reforms aimed at improving transparency, streamlining investment processes and aligning standards across borders, she said, stressing that coherent rules and strong institutions are key to sustaining investor confidence.
The outreach underscores Accra’s effort to secure foreign capital and technical partnerships as it accelerates its transition toward an export-driven, industrial economy.
