Africa-Press – Ghana. Mr Simon Madjie, the CEO Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), has won the bid as Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa on the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) Steering Committee for the 2025-2027 term.
The Centre was also awarded the prestigious Excellence in Aftercare accolade at the 29th WAIPA, World Investment Conference in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
A statement issued in Accra stated that GIPC competed with Zimbabwe’s Investment Promotion Agency (ZIDA) for the Regional Director position.
These achievements under the leadership of its CEO, Mr Simon Madjie, come at a pivotal moment for GIPC, which was actively driving investments through innovative initiatives such as the ongoing regional investment roadshows.
It said the roadshows were under the Investment Opportunity Mapping Project, a nationwide effort that profiles and promotes investment-ready projects across Ghana’s 261 districts.
Other governmental initiatives highlighted in this project include President Mahama’s 24-Hour Economy and Export Development Programme and the Big Push Agenda, which foster industrial transformation, economic resilience, and public-private collaboration to attract both foreign and local investors.
The statement said as Regional Director, Mr Madjie’s strategic role would include representing and advocating for the interests of investment promotion agencies across Sub-Saharan Africa on the global stage, coordinating regional FDI initiatives, promoting sustainable investment practices, and aligning priorities with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
In addition, Mr Madjie would help to drive collaboration among member agencies through knowledge-sharing, capacity-building programmes, and joint investment missions.
He would also contribute to shaping WAIPA’s global strategy, including annual work programmes, flagship events, and policy advocacy.
Mr Madjie expressed profound gratitude to the members of WAIPA for their vote of confidence and recognition.
“This recognition is not just an honour for GIPC, but a powerful affirmation of Ghana’s commitment to creating a world-class investment ecosystem. The Excellence in Aftercare award confirms our deliberate strategy of treating every investor as a lifelong partner,” he said.
Mr Madjie pledged his commitment to championing collaborative, sustainable FDI models that would unlock the continent’s true potential.
“I am eager to work together with WAIPA members to achieve our collective aims of fostering resilient, inclusive investment frameworks across the region. Together, we are not just attracting investment, but we are building legacies,” he added.
Mr Madjie invited WAIPA members to take part in the maiden edition of the Ghana International Investment Summit, scheduled for August 2026, to serve as a dynamic platform to highlight Ghana’s burgeoning investment opportunities to the investing community.
He said the event would spotlight high-impact sectors, including agribusiness, renewable energy, digital innovation, manufacturing, and tourism, and align seamlessly with WAIPA’s mission to foster resilient, sustainable FDI frameworks.
The Conference, held on the theme: “Transforming Our World: Investing for a Resilient and Sustainable Future”, saw GIPC outperform global peers through its innovative aftercare programmes focused on investor retention, expansion facilitation, and rapid issue resolution.
Mr Ismail Ersahin, WAIPA Executive Director, commended the winners, stating that GIPC’s aftercare model sets a new benchmark for investor confidence in emerging markets.
The event also featured the launch of WAIPA’s Compendium of Best Practices and cultural performances highlighting Sharjah’s heritage.
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