Local businesses in the Volta and Oti Regions will have the opportunity to promote their enterprises during the first leg of the regional investment roadshows scheduled to take place in the two regions beginning from today to Thursday.
They will be held at the University of Health and Allied Science (UHAS) in Ho and the Bosatsu Hotel in Dambai, respectively.
The four-day event will be held on the theme: “Driving Local Investment — Unlocking Regional Potential.”
This was contained in a press statement issued by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and copied to The Ghanaian Times yesterday.
According to the statement, the Chief of Staff at the Presidency, Mr Julius Debrah, would deliver the keynote address on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama.
Also, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GIPC, Mr Simon Madjie, would present viable investment opportunities in the region that are aligned with the 24-hour economy initiative of the government and promote industrial transformation, as part of activities outlined for the event.
The aim of the event, the statement emphasised, was to spotlight investment-ready projects across the country’s 261 districts, anchored on the Investment Opportunity Mapping Project (IOMP) of GIPC.
Additionally, the statement noted that the spotlight on investment-ready projects would strategically focus on regional diversification and economic development.
It further said that the GIPC, led by Mr Madjie, had held various engagements with the Volta Regional and the Oti Regional Caucus in Parliament ahead of the event.
The purpose of the engagements, according to the statement, was to discuss the objectives of the event and to garner support for regional investment promotion.
The statement also indicated that Members of Parliament (MPs) from both regions had expressed their excitement about the event and pledged their support for it.
“By showcasing opportunities in manufacturing, agribusiness, tourism, and renewable energy, the further aim is to attract private capital to projects that promise high economic returns and job opportunities for local communities,” the statement said.
“Through curated Business-to-Business (B2B) engagements, company visits, and project evaluations, the roadshows will connect local entrepreneurs with prospective investors, fostering partnerships that enhance value chains, drive innovation, and build resilient regional economies,” it added.
Moreover, Mr Madjie in the statement said, “By linking regional projects to national economic goals, the roadshows will contribute to increased Gross Domestic Product (GDP), improved infrastructure, and enhanced livelihoods.”
He again indicated that the roadshows, which serve as a precursor to the Ghana International Investment Summit to be held next year, would amplify the country’s position as a premier destination for global investment.
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