Ghana is deliberately building a modern, technology-driven investment ecosystem aimed at transforming the country into a leading hub for American businesses operating in Africa, the Board Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Akwasi Opong-Fosu, has announced.

Addressing participants at AfrICANDO 2025 in Miami, USA, Mr. Opong-Fosu stressed that Ghana is no longer relying solely on its traditional resource sectors but is actively constructing the infrastructure, skills pipeline, and regulatory environment needed to attract and sustain high-value U.S. investments.

While acknowledging Ghana’s longstanding advantages in gold, agriculture, and other natural resources, Mr Opong-Fosu highlighted a decisive shift toward digital transformation.

Central to this shift is the government’s “One Million Coders Programme,” which he described as a flagship initiative to equip young people with skills for global digital careers.

“We are preparing young Ghanaians for global digital jobs and entrepreneurship,” he said, noting that the programme directly responds to worldwide demand for tech talent and offers major incentives for technology firms seeking a strong African base.

He added that Ghana’s growing digital innovation ecosystem is part of a broader vision to transition the country from a resource-driven economy to a knowledge-based economy.

A major plank of this transformation, he explained, is the 24-hour Economy Initiative, which aims to boost national productivity, modernise agriculture and industry, and create a more competitive environment for global operations.

“This is not just about keeping the lights on; it’s about fundamentally enhancing efficiency and output across the economy,” he told the gathering.

The policy, he noted, seeks to eliminate long-standing infrastructure bottlenecks and enable industries to operate at full capacity around the clock.

Opong-Fosu also highlighted government reforms targeting improved transparency and investor confidence. These include the establishment of a new Gold Board to regulate and formalise gold trading, ensure responsible resource management, and guarantee that mineral revenues directly benefit local communities.

He added that the government is implementing broader business reforms to streamline processes and safeguard investments.

Underscoring Ghana’s role as host of the AfCFTA Secretariat, Mr Opong-Fosu positioned the country as the most strategic entry point for U.S. firms seeking to expand into Africa’s rapidly integrating markets.

“With AfCFTA, Ghana is no longer just a market of 30 million people.

We are your gateway to a unified African market of 1.3 billion,” he said.

He urged U.S. investors to see Ghana not only as a stable and welcoming investment destination, but also as a launchpad into the continent’s transformative trade bloc.

By combining digital readiness, economic modernisation, and unparalleled access to Africa’s single market, Mr Opong-Fosu delivered a clear message: Ghana is building the future — and inviting American businesses to build it alongside us.