Ghana is ready to transition from relying on imports to attracting investments in complete production chains that ensure major manufacturing processes occur within the country, Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has stated.
The Vice President made this known on Tuesday, February 3, while receiving a South Korean business delegation from Hwaseong, headed by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA).
Prof Opoku-Agyemang reaffirmed the government’s dedication to deepening trade, investment, and industrial collaboration with South Korea.
During the meeting, the administration emphasized its goal of elevating Ghana’s role in global value chains.
The Vice President pointed to the country’s young population as a key asset, noting that future collaborations should intentionally leverage this demographic advantage to enhance productivity, drive innovation, and support long-term industrial development.
She praised South Korea’s achievements in fisheries training institutions and research facilities, identifying these as sectors Ghana is eager to learn from. The government indicated its willingness to partner across various areas, including manufacturing, agribusiness, skills training, and technology exchange.
Prof Opoku-Agyemang noted that the KOTRA delegation met with agencies such as the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and toured the Ekumfi Constituency to assess potential investment opportunities.
In her welcome address, the Vice President stressed the need for people-focused cooperation that fosters mutual prosperity and supports global peace. She said Ghana welcomes partnerships that are truly collaborative, sustainable, and consistent with the nation’s development objectives.
The government views such international strategic alliances as essential to achieving sustained economic expansion, industrial strength, and global competitiveness.