The Chief of Staff, Mr. Julius Debrah, on Thursday launched the Investment Opportunity Mapping Project (IOMP), a flagship initiative of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), aimed at transforming how investments are identified, promoted, and implemented across Ghana.

Speaking at the launch ceremony in Accra, Mr. Debrah described the project as a groundbreaking step toward inclusive development.

“This initiative is not merely about mapping opportunities; it represents a fundamental shift in our approach to development.

It aims to ensure that every Ghanaian, regardless of their location, has an equal opportunity to benefit from investment and economic growth,” he said.

He commended the GIPC for its proactive efforts in advancing local investment, supporting Ghanaian enterprises, and championing homegrown entrepreneurship.

He also assured the Centre of President John Mahama’s full backing and called on all Regional Ministers and Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to actively drive the economic transformation of their respective jurisdictions.

The CEO of GIPC, Mr. Simon Madjie, explained that the IOMP was launched to bridge critical gaps in investment data and to encourage both local and foreign investment.

“Through this initiative, the government aims to increase Local Direct Investment (LDI) alongside Foreign Direct Investment (FDI),” he said.

Mr. Madjie emphasised that a consistent concern from both local and international investors—and from Ghana’s foreign missions and embassies—has been the lack of accessible and reliable data on viable investment opportunities.

He noted that the IOMP directly addresses this by creating a comprehensive and easily accessible database of investment-ready projects.

Key pillars of the IOMP include:

Ghana Diplomatic Investment Drive (GDID): Empowering foreign missions to actively promote investment opportunities.

Ghana International Investment Summit: A major platform that will bring together global investors, policymakers, and local businesses to explore strategic investment areas.

Flagship Projects: The IOMP will highlight priority projects such as the Volta Economic Corridor, the Legon Pharmaceutical Innovation Park, the Kumasi Machinery and Technology Park, and the Akosombo–Juapong Garments and Textiles Cluster.

In addition, Mr. Madjie announced that a nationwide series of high-level forums and regional roadshows will be held to raise awareness and build the capacity of local stakeholders—including traditional leaders and district assemblies—to attract and manage investments more effectively.

The Volta Regional Minister and Dean of Regional Ministers, Mr. James Gunu, welcomed the initiative and affirmed the regions’ readiness to support it.

He said the Volta Region was already aligning with the project through the Volta Economic Corridor, which forms a key part of the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative.

“We are preparing our districts and local groups to ensure that investment opportunities in the region are well-packaged and attractively presented,” he said.

Developed in partnership with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry (MOTAI) and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), the IOMP is expected to catalyse equitable development across the country.

Key expected outcomes include:

The creation of a national investment database covering all 261 districts;

The facilitation of new district-level investment projects and job creation;

Enhanced capacity of local leaders and foreign missions to advocate for investments;

And the launch of a new digital platform to provide real-time access to investment opportunities in Ghana.