Organisers of the Ghana Investment and Trade Week (GITW), MIE Events, have reaffirmed their commitment to using the platform to attract foreign direct investment, strengthen indust
The report indicates that organisers of the Ghana Investment and Trade Week (GITW), MIE Events, have reaffirmed their commitment to using the platform to attract foreign direct investment, strengthen industrial partnerships and position Ghana as a preferred gateway for global businesses seeking opportunities in West Africa.
It further notes that the 7th edition of the Ghana Investment and Trade Week officially opened on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Palms Convention Centre in Accra, bringing together investors, policymakers, business leaders and exhibitors from several countries.
Chairman of MIE Group, David Wang, stated the summit has, over the years, created opportunities for Ghanaian businesses to connect with international investors, resulting in several manufacturing partnerships and industrial projects.
Speaking to journalists after the opening ceremony, Mr Wang stated the previous six editions had linked Ghanaian businesses with investors and companies from countries including China, India, Türkiye and Italy.
He stated MIE Group’s decade-long engagement with Ghana had reinforced the organisation’s confidence in the country’s investment potential, citing its political stability, security and strategic location as an entry point into the wider West African market.
“This platform creates an opportunity for international investors to connect with Ghanaian businesses and explore partnerships that can lead to manufacturing, trade and job creation,” Mr Wang said.
He explained that the long-term objective is to encourage more international companies to establish operations in Ghana rather than only exporting finished products into the country.
According to him, this year’s summit places stronger emphasis on renewable energy, construction, green technologies and solar power solutions as countries move towards sustainable economic development.
Mr Wang stated the 2026 edition has attracted more than 100 speakers, over 300 international delegates, exhibitors from more than 10 countries and thousands of planned business engagements.
Participants include businesses and investors from China, India, Türkiye, Italy, Libya, Rwanda and other countries.
Vice President of MIE Group and the Ghana Investment and Trade Week Summit, Uur Ahmed, stated the platform was established to drive foreign direct investment into Ghana and support the country’s broader economic transformation agenda.
He noted that the summit aligns with the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative by focusing on priority sectors such as energy, construction, electric mobility, transportation, smart cities and sustainable infrastructure.
According to him, the goal is to expose global businesses to investment opportunities in Ghana and promote partnerships that will lead to the establishment of factories and expansion of local industrial capacity.
Mr Ahmed added that Ghana’s position as a trade hub and gateway to West Africa gives the country a competitive advantage in attracting global investment.
