Digital economy at the heart of Ghana’s growth strategy – Julius Debrah 

Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Julius Debrah, says improving trade remains a top priority as the government works to create more opportunities for businesses and make Ghana more competitive in both regional and global markets.

Speaking at the 2025 CEO Connect Summit, organized by the Canada-Ghana Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Debrah emphasized that sound economic management and focused investments are crucial for safeguarding Ghana’s growth and laying a stronger foundation for private sector development.

“Our government continues to prioritize trade facilitation and infrastructure to ease the movement of goods and services across borders, macroeconomic stability, and reforms to ensure that Ghana remains a safe and attractive investment destination,” he said.

Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Hon. Mohammed Adam Sukparu (MP), also highlighted the role of technology in driving growth. He noted that as Africa embraces the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), headquartered in Accra, success will depend on digital innovation and stronger partnerships.

He explained that digital tools are no longer optional but are now the foundation of competitiveness, resilience, and relevance in today’s global economy.

“Under the leadership of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, Ghana is actively implementing bold policies and investments to establish a digitally enabled economy, ranging from e-governance platforms to digital financial inclusion and broadband expansion into rural communities, ensuring no one is left behind,” Mr. Sukparu said.

Meanwhile, members of the Canada-Ghana Chamber of Commerce have praised the government’s plan to remove the minimum capital requirement for foreign investors in the upcoming review of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Act.

Executive Secretary of the Chamber, Edwina Atta-Sonno, believes the move will make Ghana more attractive to investors.

“It is a brilliant idea in the sense that we have to make Ghana attractive for investors to come in. If our investment requirements are very high, we may not get them coming in,” she said.

The government has promised to maintain fiscal discipline while investing in key sectors to keep Ghana’s recent economic recovery on track.