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Your opportunities in one of West Africa’s most dynamic economies: Ghana

Ghana considered a prime example of democratic and economic development in an African country. In 2019, Ghana’s real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by around 6.1 per cent compared with the previous year. This was mainly due to the development of new oilfields and particularly to reforms in the agricultural sector. Further investment by the private sector is needed to promote and consolidate this growth. That is what Ghana’s Government hopes to achieve by adopting a ten-point agenda for industrial transformation. Foreign direct investments are a key part of this programme.

Regardless of which sector you operate in, we can help you harness the promising investment opportunities that exist in Ghana. We offer a tailor-made package of advice, contacts and financial support so that together we can identify and overcome specific investment obstacles. More information about our broad range of offerings is available here.

In cooperation with our Ghanaian partners, the Special Initiative is developing attractive business locations, including industrial and business parks, and promoting key growth sectors, such as the automotive industry and the processing of agricultural products. Our activities are not limited to these sectors, however. Are you a small or medium-sized Ghanaian enterprise? We can help you enhance your competitiveness or tap into new markets.

You can find further detailed information about Ghana and the country’s current economic data here:

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News

IFE launches Calls for Proposals in four countries
Call for Proposals

IFE launches Calls for Proposals in four countries

27.01.2025 - The Calls for Proposals by the Facility Investing for Employment are open until 15 April 2025 in Ghana, Morocco, Rwanda, and Senegal. All projects must create jobs in the private sector. Financial contributions to voluntary social protection schemes are also available. Read more

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Dortmund will procure sustainable Workwear Made in Ghana
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Dortmund will procure sustainable Workwear Made in Ghana

17.01.2025 - The City of Dortmund and Invest for Jobs signed a Declaration of Intent to promote German-African partnerships for sustainable textile and garment production through the lever of public procurement. In a pilot project, Dortmund aims to sustainably procure workwear from manufacturers in Ghana. Read more

Calls for Proposals: Job Creation and Social Protection
Call for Proposals

Calls for Proposals: Job Creation and Social Protection

19.12.2024 - Companies as well as public and non-profit organisations can apply for co-financing grants. To qualify for a grant, investment projects must create jobs in the private sector. In addition to the grant, applicants can apply for a contribution to employer-(co)financed social protection schemes. Read more

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Harness the great investment opportunities that Ghana offers. Our experts will be happy to advise you.

Harness the great investment opportunities that Ghana offers. Our experts will be happy to advise you.

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This is how Invest for Jobs supported companies in Ghana during Covid-19 pandemic

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, Invest for Jobs has supported local businesses with economic stabilisation measures. The aim was to preserve jobs and secure investment for the time being. To achieve this, Invest for Jobs engaged in close dialogue with local partners.

These measures contributed to maintaining the positive trends in the economic development in Ghana throughout the pandemic.

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Projects

Support for Growth and Investment Readiness

Support for Growth and Investment Readiness

Ghana Senegal Agri-Business Textile
Northern Apparel: Textiles for the world market

Northern Apparel: Textiles for the world market

Ghana Textile
Ghana: Supporting the Tema Export Processing Zone

Ghana: Supporting the Tema Export Processing Zone

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Investing for Employment (IFE) provides co-financing grants for your investments in order to create jobs in Africa. Take part in our calls for proposals now!

Call for Proposals:
Investing for Employment (IFE) provides co-financing grants for your investments in order to create jobs in Africa. Take part in our calls for proposals now!

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We are looking forward to hearing from you

Under the Invest for Jobs brand, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has put together a package of measures to support German, European and African companies in investment activities that have a high impact on employment in Africa. The Special Initiative "Decent Work for a Just Transition" – the official title – offers comprehensive advice, contacts and financial support to overcome investment barriers. The development objective is to work together with companies to create up to 100,000 good jobs and to improve working conditions and social protection in its African partner countries.

Partner countries: Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal and Tunisia.

Find out more about our services for companies, universities, chambers and associations: https://invest-for-jobs.com/en/offers

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