Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has made a renewed call for American investors to partner with Ghana as the country advances into a new era of economic growth and transformation.
Speaking at a business engagement held at McPherson Square, Washington, D.C., Ambassador Smith highlighted Ghana’s commitment to building a modern, inclusive, and investor-friendly economy under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama.
“Ghana is open and ready for business,” Ambassador Smith declared. “We are not asking our friends to observe from afar, we are inviting you to be part of Ghana’s unfolding story of transformation.”
Strengthening Economic Diplomacy
The event, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Washington, forms part of the country’s renewed focus on economic diplomacy — a strategy aimed at deepening trade relations, attracting sustainable investment, and creating joint ventures across sectors such as energy, agriculture, infrastructure, and digital technology.
Ambassador Smith told the gathering of U.S. business executives, policy experts, and investors that Ghana’s government has implemented reforms designed to promote fiscal stability, strengthen private enterprise, and make doing business in Ghana simpler and more transparent.
He reaffirmed the government’s goal of positioning Ghana as a gateway for American businesses seeking to expand across the African continent.
Partnerships and Shared Vision
Among the participants was Bernice Miller-Travis, Executive Vice President of The Power of Voice, who expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to engage with Ghana’s diplomatic mission.
“I’m very appreciative of the Embassy’s openness and leadership in fostering collaboration,” Miller-Travis said. “Our organization is eager to partner Ghana in ways that promote sustainable development and community empowerment. I’m particularly looking forward to returning to Cape Coast to advance some of the projects we’ve discussed.”
Her remarks were echoed by Ambassador (rtd.) Makila James, former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Africa and the Sudans, who commended Ghana’s continued leadership in democracy, governance, and its commitment to regional economic growth.
Ghana’s Renewed Invitation
The Embassy described the meeting as part of its ongoing engagement with the American private sector, focused on promoting investment in key growth areas and strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
Ambassador Smith emphasized that Ghana’s development agenda is not only about attracting capital, but also about building mutually beneficial partnerships that create shared prosperity.
“We are determined to build bridges, not just political or diplomatic bridges, but bridges of enterprise, knowledge, and shared humanity,” he said. “Ghana’s transformation story is still being written, and we invite our friends in the United States to help us write it together.”
The meeting concluded with renewed interest from several U.S. companies to visit Ghana in the coming months to explore partnerships in renewable energy, infrastructure, and technology.
