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Political stability
Eight successful elections since 1992, with peaceful transitions of power.
An initiative of the Embassy of Ghana to the United States
Welcome to Region17GH
You are home, wherever you are.
Region17GH is a U.S.-registered and federally tax-exempt 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening engagement between Ghana and its global African diaspora through strategic partnerships, investment, innovation, arts and culture, education, cultural diplomacy, and sustainable development.
Region17Gh launched in Washington, D.C. to harness Ghanaian diaspora for national dev’t
An organization, Region17Gh, aimed at mobilizing the intellectual, professional, entrepreneurial, financial and cultural resources of Ghanaians living abroad to support Ghana’s national development, has officially...
Region 17 initiative launched in Washington to mobilise Ghanaian diaspora for national development
A new initiative aimed at mobilising the intellectual, professional, entrepreneurial, financial and cultural resources of Ghanaians abroad for national development has been launched in Washington,...
Diaspora : in Ghana, the “17th Region” takes shape between memory, influence and investment
Gathered in Accra on 19 and 20 December 2025, African political leaders, diaspora figures and development stakeholders placed reparative justice and diaspora investment at the...
The seventeenth region
What is Region17GH
In December 2025, Ghana’s President formally declared the African diaspora the country’s seventeenth region. It is a structural commitment, not a symbolic gesture.
Region17GH treats every Ghanaian abroad and every person of African descent as a stakeholder with a direct, formal connection to Ghana’s development. It bridges a historical gap that began with the slave trade and extends the spirit of the Year of Return and Beyond the Return into a permanent relationship.
From Washington to Accra, the bridge is open. To every Ghanaian and friend of Ghana in the United States, the Embassy is here to walk this new chapter with you.
If you are reading this in the United States, this is your invitation. The Embassy of Ghana in Washington is the bridge between you and your seventeenth region.
Key economic indicators
A snapshot of Ghana's macroeconomic recovery, in three indicators.
5.5%
Real GDP Growth, 2025
Ghana's economy is on track to expand by 5.5% in 2025, outpacing the sub-Saharan African average and signalling a return to the country's long-term growth trend.
B-
Sovereign Credit Rating (Fitch), 2025
Upgraded from Restricted Default to B- with a stable outlook. International markets have re-opened to Ghana following the completion of the debt restructuring programme.
3.8%
Inflation Rate, January 2025
Down from 12.1% the year before. A more predictable price environment for households and investors, the result of disciplined fiscal and monetary policy by the government and the Bank of Ghana.
Why invest in Ghana
Ghana doesn't ask you to take a leap of faith. It hands you the data, the stability, and the track record and lets the numbers do the talking.
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Strategic location
A natural gateway to West Africa and the African Continental Free Trade Area.
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Market access
ECOWAS, AfCFTA, and AGOA-eligible. A reachable market of 1.4 billion people.
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Natural resources
Gold, cocoa, oil, gas, bauxite, lithium, and fertile agricultural land.
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Business-friendly environment
Streamlined company registration, supportive investment laws, and a growing private sector.
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Skilled, youthful workforce
More than half the population is under twenty-five years of age. English-speaking and increasingly tech-trained.
Your Path to Investing in Ghana
How to invest
Investing across borders can feel complicated. We’ve removed that friction. Full Embassy support, and a team that stays with you from registration to groundbreaking.
Register with the Office of the Registrar of Companies
Incorporate your company in Ghana. This is the first formal step.
Meet the minimum capital requirements
Foreign owned companies pay 1% on the minimum stated capital to the Office of the Registrar of Companies
Register with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre
GIPC formalises your status as a foreign or joint-venture investor and unlocks the incentive regime.
Obtain sector-specific licences
Some sectors, such as energy, mining, and financial services, require additional regulatory approvals.
Opportunity
Find Your Entry Point
Ghana's growth isn't happening in one place it's happening everywhere. Pick the sector that matches your vision and build something that lasts.
Agriculture and Agro-processing
Cocoa value-add, cashew, fruit, livestock, irrigation.
Technology and Digital Economy
Fintech, software, data centres, e-commerce, AI services
Real Estate
and Housing
Affordable housing, commercial, mixed-use developments
Mining and Natural Resources
Gold, bauxite, lithium, manganese, salt
Tourism and
Hospitality
Hotels, eco-tourism, cultural sites, conference facilities
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Moments from the Region17GH Launch
A look back at the people, conversations, and memorable moments that marked the launch of Region17GH.
Ready to take the next step?
Three minutes is all it takes to put your name on Ghana's next chapter. Register your interest today, the Embassy will handle the rest.
Join Region17GH
Join the network of Ghanaians and friends of Ghana in the United States. Share your industry, your work, and how the Embassy can stay connected with you.
Add yourself to the Region17GH directory
Share your profession and industry
Be known to the Ambassador and Embassy
I Want to Invest in Ghana
Tell the Embassy which sectors you are exploring and the kind of investment you have in mind. The trade and investment team will be in touch when opportunities align.
Declare your investment interests
Select target sectors across Ghana
Get connected to the right opportunities