Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has issued a direct appeal to South Korean investors, positioning Ghana’s dynamic youth demographic as the cornerstone for a new era of industrial and technological collaboration aimed at moving the nation from import-dependence to a regional production hub.
The call was made during a high-level meeting at the Jubilee House with a delegation from Hwaseong, South Korea, led by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA). The Vice President articulated a clear vision for Ghana’s economic future, centred on deep integration into global value chains through strategic foreign investment.
“We are interested in positioning Ghana more prominently across global value chains,” Prof. Opoku-Agyemang stated. “Our objective is to attract investment along entire production lines, ensuring meaningful segments of manufacturing are established here in Ghana.”
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang specifically highlighted South Korea’s advanced fisheries training and research institutions as exemplary models for potential partnership. She expressed Ghana’s eagerness to forge collaborative ties in diverse sectors including advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, technology, and critical skills development.
Central to the government’s proposition is the nation’s human capital. “Our youthful population is a strategic advantage,” the Vice President emphasised. “Partnerships must be designed to harness this vast talent pool to drive productivity, foster innovation, and ensure shared prosperity.”
She further stressed that such international cooperation must be human-centred, mutually beneficial, and sustainable to contribute meaningfully to both national development and global peace.
The Korean delegation’s itinerary, which included working sessions with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and a visit to the Ekumfi constituency, underscores a focused approach to exploring tangible investment opportunities and local partnerships.
Welcoming the group, the Vice President reiterated Ghana’s commitment to genuine, equitable collaboration. “This is the path we are taking to secure long-term economic growth and resilience,” she affirmed.
With this engagement, the government signals a determined shift in its economic diplomacy, aiming to leverage international partnerships for industrial transformation. Ghana positions itself as an open and strategic destination for investment, poised to unlock its industrial potential and chart a sustained course towards greater economic prosperity.
