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The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is a government agency established to encourage, promote, and facilitate investment across all sectors of Ghana’s economy, except for mining and petroleum, which are overseen by the Ghana Chamber of Mines and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation.

GIPC is mandated to drive investment growth to support Ghana’s economic development.

Established under the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act, 2013 (Act 865), the Centre plays a vital role in attracting both domestic and foreign investments to accelerate national development.

It also works to position Ghana as a preferred destination for global business transactions. Its operations cover four key areas: Investment Promotion, Investment Facilitation, Investment Advocacy, and Aftercare Services.

The Centre focuses on several priority sectors, including Agriculture and Agro-Processing, Oil and Gas, Health, ICT and Fintech, Manufacturing, Mining and Mineral Processing, Property Development, Recreation and Tourism, Energy, Education, Financial Services, and Transport.

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre serves as a key institution in Ghana’s efforts to attract investment, stimulate economic growth, and create employment opportunities.

Its governing board plays a central role in shaping policies and strategies that guide investment promotion and facilitation nationwide.

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