The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA), Amma Gyampo, has endorsed calls for strengthening local capital mobilisation as a strategy to attract foreign investment.
She highlighted the need for collaborative efforts within key sectors of the economy to unlock opportunities, create jobs, and enhance Ghana’s economic resilience.
Speaking after a stakeholder engagement organised in partnership with Salzburg Global in Accra, with support from Impact Hub, mPedigree, and Impact Investing Ghana, on Saturday March 15, Gyampo stressed that boosting local investment would position Ghana as a more attractive destination for foreign investors.
“We feel very strongly that local capital mobilisation, local investment will also help attract foreign investment if we can work more closely together across key sectors of the economy,” she stated.
The engagement, hosted by the non-profit organisation, brought together stakeholders from various sectors to discuss critical national issues, including politics, the economy, social development, education, and infrastructure.
Gyampo also underscored the importance of strengthening value chains in critical sectors such as poultry, rice, and fisheries.
“The value chain proposition is key,” she explained, urging stakeholders to analyze and fortify specific value chains.
By addressing structural barriers and optimising opportunities, local businesses and young people could thrive, leading to employment creation and economic growth.
She further stressed that areas such as feed production, maize cultivation, and fisheries hold untapped potential that, if properly developed, could significantly boost the economy.
Gyampo called for intentional efforts to involve young people in these sectors, ensuring they play a central role in driving economic transformation.
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