Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Victor Emmanuel Smith, has called on American investors and members of the Ghanaian diaspora in Tennessee to take advantage of emerging investment opportunities in Ghana and partner the country in its economic development.
He said Ghana was ready to welcome investors willing to support the country’s industrial growth, technology transfer, export development, skills training and sustainable job creation.
Ambassador Smith made the call at the Ghana–Tennessee Business and Investor Roundtable held in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Addressing business leaders, investors and institutional stakeholders, the Ambassador stressed the need for Ghana to move beyond discussions about investment opportunities towards practical partnerships capable of delivering mutual economic benefits.
According to him, successful partnerships must create opportunities for investors to earn competitive returns while contributing to Ghana’s industrial capacity, employment generation and economic growth.
He described Africa as the next major economic frontier, insisting that Ghana was strategically positioned to serve as a gateway for investors seeking opportunities on the continent.
The Ambassador further highlighted the longstanding friendship between Ghana and the United States as a strong foundation for expanding trade and investment relations.
“Ghana is open for business. Come, invest, build and grow with us,” he reiterated.
The delegation accompanying Ambassador Smith included the Board Chair of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Mrs. Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, and the Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), Mr. Michael Yamson.
Health Sector Investment Opportunities
Speaking at the roundtable, Mrs. Obuobia Darko-Opoku outlined areas where the Ghana Medical Trust Fund was seeking strategic partnerships to strengthen healthcare delivery.
She identified the retooling of specialist hospitals, training of health professionals, research into non-communicable diseases and collaboration with pharmaceutical companies willing to establish manufacturing plants in Ghana as key areas requiring investment.
She said such partnerships would help strengthen existing healthcare infrastructure and expand the country’s capacity to deliver specialised medical services.
DACF Seeks Partnerships for Local Economic Development
For his part, Mr. Michael Yamson highlighted investment opportunities through the District Assemblies Common Fund, explaining that the Fund has a constitutional mandate to disburse at least five per cent of national revenue towards local development.
He called for industry-specific partnerships to support local economic development, particularly in agriculture through the Ghana Agro Fund, climate resilience, waste-to-energy initiatives, carbon credits and the Grants to Commerce Programme.
He explained that the proposed partnerships were intended to ensure that investments in local economic activities generate benefits for both investors and beneficiary communities.
Why Tennessee Matters
The engagement was part of Ghana’s efforts to strengthen its trade, agribusiness and investment relations with Tennessee, one of the United States’ established business and manufacturing centres.
Tennessee’s strong agricultural sector, expanding advanced manufacturing industry and established networks in food, logistics and technology were identified as areas offering opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships with Ghana.
The roundtable was hosted by Spencer Fane LLP and facilitated in partnership with the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPC), the Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce and the Conscious Group, led by Dr. Isaac Adae.
The meeting was designed to move discussions beyond general investment interests and develop practical opportunities for cross-border trade, business collaboration and investment between Ghana and the United States.
Story by Osman Issah Abadoo
