GIPC Roadshow Courts Investors to Tap Untapped Opportunities in Volta and Oti Regions
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is intensifying efforts to boost regional development and attract private capital into emerging economic zones with the launch of its Regional Investment Roadshow in the Volta and Oti Regions from October 27 to 31, 2025.
The initiative, which forms part of GIPC’s broader drive to decentralize investment promotion, will highlight regional opportunities in agribusiness, manufacturing, tourism, renewable energy, and logistics. It aims to bridge the long-standing gap between national-level investment activity and the vast untapped potential across Ghana’s hinterlands.
The roadshow will bring together government officials, local authorities, traditional leaders, development partners, and private investors to discuss project pipelines, regional comparative advantages, and public-private partnerships. It will also serve as a matchmaking platform for local entrepreneurs seeking capital and for investors scouting viable ventures beyond Ghana’s major cities.
Officials say the Volta and Oti Regions were selected to kick off the nationwide tour due to their natural endowments and strategic location. The Volta Region’s coastline, fertile farmlands, and growing tourism profile—combined with Oti’s rich mineral and agricultural base—make the area a critical part of Ghana’s next phase of industrial expansion.
Investment analysts see the initiative as a timely step toward balancing regional growth. While Ghana’s economic activity remains concentrated in Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Western Regions, GIPC’s effort could channel investment into less developed areas, stimulating job creation and rural industrialization.
However, experts also caution that without improved infrastructure, access to credit, and clear investment safeguards, regional initiatives may face challenges in sustaining investor confidence. The success of the roadshow will depend on coordinated government action to reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks and support local businesses to meet investor standards.
Economists argue that GIPC’s outreach aligns with Ghana’s Agenda for Jobs and Industrial Transformation, as well as the government’s broader decentralization and inclusive growth agenda. If successful, the Volta-Oti roadshow could serve as a model for future events in the Northern, Upper East, and Savannah Regions.
Local business groups in Ho and Dambai have already expressed optimism, saying the initiative could finally give visibility to regional entrepreneurs. “We’ve waited for years for investors to look our way,” said a small-scale agro-processor in the Volta Region. “If this brings capital and technology, it will change lives here.”
The five-day event, themed “Unlocking Regional Potential through Investment Partnerships”, will feature exhibitions, regional investment opportunity presentations, and sector-focused discussions on agriculture, tourism, energy, and trade logistics.
By linking local industries with national and international investors, GIPC hopes the regional investment roadshows will help unlock Ghana’s next growth frontier—one region at a time.
