Ghana is seeking to use economic zones and manufacturing clusters to accelerate industrialization, expand exports and create jobs, as the government looks to translate improving macroeconomic conditions into increased production and business growth.
Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare outlined the strategy on behalf of Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang at the 2026 Economic Zones Chamber Policy Roundtable in Accra.
The government wants economic stability to deliver tangible gains for businesses and households through expanded manufacturing and employment, Ofosu-Adjare said.
Manufacturing clusters could help companies lower production costs, improve productivity and scale their operations by concentrating businesses and related activities within designated areas, she said.
The approach forms part of the government’s broader effort to strengthen industrial production and improve the competitiveness of Ghanaian businesses in export markets.
Ofosu-Adjare also launched the 2026 Investor Opportunities Factsheet, which is intended to provide information on investment opportunities and help attract capital into priority sectors.
The government is positioning investment in economic zones and industrial clusters as a key component of its strategy to boost production, support business expansion and create what the minister described as decent jobs for Ghanaians.
