The American Chamber of Commerce, Ghana (AmCham Ghana), has called for stronger government–private sector engagement and improved regulatory predictability to support continued U.S. investment in Ghana, as American businesses highlighted concerns around tax reforms, energy sector obligations, digital economy legislation and investment confidence.
The concerns were raised during a high-level roundtable briefing held at the U.S. Embassy in Accra, which brought together AmCham Ghana leadership, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Rolf Olson, and a U.S. Congressional Delegation led by Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL) to discuss the future of U.S.–Ghana trade and investment relations.
A key issue raised at the meeting was the need to strengthen the operating environment for American companies already investing in Ghana. Board Director and Senior Vice President of Kosmos Energy, Joe Mensah, highlighted the company’s $2 billion reinvestment in Ghana’s energy sector and welcomed progress made in addressing outstanding gas debt payments, a development he said was important for maintaining investor confidence.
The Chamber also raised concerns about outstanding financial obligations owed to American businesses operating in Ghana, with Chief Executive Officer Doris Kafui Afanyedey calling for the settlement of remaining debts to help improve business certainty and strengthen investor relations.
Afanyedey further stressed the need for a dedicated engagement channel between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and American businesses to support companies navigating frequent tax policy changes. She pointed to the importance of a “dedicated GRA point of contact” to improve communication, compliance and clarity for investors affected by evolving tax regulations.
Beyond financial obligations, AmCham Ghana expressed concerns about the policy development process, particularly the limited involvement of businesses before major legislative and regulatory decisions are introduced.
The Chamber’s leadership raised issues relating to the sequencing of 15 digital economy bills currently before Parliament, transparency in aviation fee-setting, regulatory stability in the extractive sector and the broader need for structured private sector consultation in policymaking.
The Chamber called for “strengthened parliamentary oversight” and a more formal framework for industry engagement to ensure that policies and legislation reflect practical considerations affecting businesses operating in Ghana.
Representative Vern Buchanan reaffirmed the U.S. Congress’s interest in expanding trade and investment ties with Ghana, describing the country as presenting significant opportunities for American businesses. The engagement, according to AmCham Ghana, reflected the importance of maintaining consistent dialogue between governments and the private sector.
The roundtable concluded with a shared commitment to deepen U.S.–Ghana economic relations through transparent governance, predictable regulations and a business environment capable of attracting and retaining long-term investment.
AmCham Ghana said it would continue to serve as a “bridge” between its members and government institutions in advancing trade, investment and economic cooperation between Ghana and the United States.
