The United Kingdom and Ghana have signed a new growth partnership aimed at delivering tangible benefits to Ghanaian citizens and businesses, including job creation, infrastructure development, and improved access to training and education. This partnership is based on agreements worth up to USD 289 million signed during the Investment Summit on Ghana held in London.
Ghana and the United Kingdom are strengthening their economic cooperation. The two countries signed, on 02 June 2026, a growth partnership for the 2026–2028 period during the official visit of Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama to London. The agreement provides for up to USD 289 million in investments aimed at boosting job creation, attracting more private capital, and supporting Ghana’s economic development. Priority sectors include trade, infrastructure, industrialization, as well as education and vocational training.
“Ghana serves as a strategic gateway to the ECOWAS market, which has over 425 million inhabitants, as well as to the entire African continent, home to more than 1.4 billion consumers. With a combined gross domestic product (GDP) exceeding 3,000 billion US dollars, these markets offer exceptional prospects. No serious international investor can afford to ignore the scale of opportunities emerging across Africa today.”
John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana
Authorities expect this agreement to stimulate growth and employment, particularly for young people and women, while strengthening bilateral ties. The project is expected to create up to 430 direct jobs, with a 30% quota for women. The environmental component includes an 85 million pound reforestation fund, plus 9 million pounds for the Oti region, combining sustainability and local development in response to climate challenges.
“The PDS Group has launched in Takoradi its largest investment in Africa: a 101 million pound shipyard project that will generate nearly 430 jobs, including 30% for women. A project that illustrates Ghana’s growing attractiveness to international investors.”
Christian Rogg, UK High Commissioner to Ghana
Between February 2025 and February 2026, Ghana’s exports to the United Kingdom increased by 190,000 pounds (1.53%), rising from 12.4 million to 12.6 million pounds, while imports increased by 995,000 pounds (3.65%), rising from 27.2 million to 28.2 million pounds, according to official data.
“Our country combines political stability, proven democratic governance, a strategic geographical position, abundant natural resources, and a dynamic human capital. In addition, it benefits from preferential access to the vast African continental market, with more than 1.4 billion consumers, providing a highly favorable environment for investment and growth.”
Sabah Zita Benson, Ghana’s High Commissioner-designate to the United Kingdom
This partnership sends a strong signal to investors: Ghana is committed to a structural transformation driven by the private sector, innovation, and infrastructure. By combining investment and skills development, this agreement redefines bilateral cooperation and positions the country as a long-term engine of growth in Africa.
