Ghana is seeking to convert diaspora remittance flows into long-term investment as easing inflation and regulatory reforms bolster its pitch to foreign and diaspora investors.
The Ghana High Commission in the United Kingdom held a high-level business breakfast aimed at mobilising diaspora capital and strengthening strategic partnerships to support sustainable investment into Ghana.
The meeting, held under the theme “Harnessing Diaspora Capital and Partnerships to Drive Investment to Ghana,” brought together Ghanaian diaspora business leaders, investors, financial institutions, fintech operators and policy stakeholders as part of the Mission’s economic diplomacy agenda.
High Commissioner Sabah Zita Benson reaffirmed Government’s commitment to deeper diaspora engagement, encouraging a shift from traditional remittances toward structured investments that supports job creation, value addition, and long-term economic growth.
The forum came as Ghana points to improving macroeconomic indicators. Diana Afriyie Addo, Head of Trade and Investment at the Ghana High Commission in the UK, said inflation fell to 5.4% as of December 2025, alongside improved exchange-rate performance. She outlined ongoing regulatory reforms, including the Business Regulatory Reform Programme, a review of the GIPC Act, VAT adjustments and reforms to the Free Zones Act.
She identified priority investment opportunities in agribusiness, infrastructure, special economic zones, real estate, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, garments and textiles.
The meeting also highlighted the role of digital infrastructure in supporting investment flows. Clara B. Arthur, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems, outlined Ghana’s expanding digital payments and fintech ecosystem, pointing to progress in interoperability, secured payment systems and regional switch integration.
Fuad Abubakar Mohammed, Head of Ghana Cocoa Marketing Company UK Ltd., highlighted opportunities across the cocoa and agribusiness value chains, particularly in processing, logistics, value addition and export-oriented ventures.
Participants further discussed how digital payment solutions can support savings, lending, merchant payments and trade, while stressing the importance of strong regulatory and institutional frameworks in strengthening investor confidence.
The meeting concluded with a networking session focused on practical collaboration pathways for diaspora-led investment, as Ghana looks to position diaspora capital as a stable source of long-term financing for economic growth.
