The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has extended the application deadline for the 21st edition of the prestigious Ghana Club 100 Awards to 11th October 2024. According to Centre’s CEO, Mr Yofi Grant, the extension will provide eligible companies another opportunity to be apply and
As the world shakes off the dust of the recent recession, the search is on for the next global commerce hotspot. Emerging markets in Africa, Latin America and the Middle East are all viewed as potential new engines of growth. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Amid hot debates and
Ghana, with a population of 32 million, has a rich culture, abundant resources (including a talented diaspora) and great potential for investment. The President speaks of his country’s sense of urgency and purpose. Ghana wants to be wholly self-reliant and seeks investment partners for its
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has reviewed the recent write-up by Bright Simons and wishes to provide clarifications on the matters discussed. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs) Nature and Registration of TTAs: Clarification: Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs) involve a Ghanaian company (the Transferee) and
The Government is implementing strategic initiatives to accelerate firm growth, competitiveness, and diversification away from the commodities sector. The initiatives are anticipated to help decrease macro-volatility, improve employment opportunities, and raise income. The Ghana Economic Transformation Project (GETP) is one such initiative. The World Bank
The Ghana Investment Promotion Center (GIPC) held its high-level Ghana Club 100 CEOs breakfast meeting where it officially launched the 21st edition of the prestigious Ghana Club 100 Awards. The event, themed “Partnering for Prosperity: Building a Thriving Ghanaian Economy,” brought together C-Suit and top-tier
The Labour Act is to amend and consolidate the laws relating to labour, employers, trade unions and industrial relations; to establish a National Labour Commission and to provide for matters related to these. The idea of the current Labour Act 2003, Act 651 is aimed at
Certainly, there’s an understandably strong leaning towards cash crops like cocoa, coffee, cotton, and tea… but have you ever considered shea? If not, then the story of Skin Gourmet, a shea business that began in Ghana with only $45, but raked in $600,000 in a
The Government is implementing strategic initiatives to accelerate firm growth, competitiveness, and diversification away from the commodities sector. The initiatives are anticipated to help decrease macro-volatility, improve employment opportunities, and raise income. The Ghana Economic Transformation Project (GETP) is one of such initiative. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The
On 7th June 2024, the Centre held a media orientation workshop to sensitize media stakeholders on its operations. Participants delved deep into the GIPC Act, registration procedures, investment reports, aftercare services, and technology transfer agreements, to gain insights into the Centre’s general workings.