A new report by British International Investment (BII) has revealed how lessons from the Ghana Investment Support Programme (GhISP) are shaping its global market-building strategy for 2026–2030, with Ghana positioned as a key success case.
According to the report, GhISP has played a critical role in unlocking investment into Ghanaian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), helping drive business growth and job creation across multiple sectors.
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$9 Million Investment Boost in Just Three Years
In just three years, GhISP has helped unlock six investment deals worth a combined $9 million, marking a significant milestone in Ghana’s private sector development efforts. The programme has delivered 15 technical assistance projects, either completed or ongoing, designed to address key investment readiness gaps among local businesses.
These interventions have enabled Ghanaian SMEs to attract capital, scale operations, and create employment opportunities, reinforcing Ghana’s position as a growing hub for investment in West Africa.
How Market-Building Is Transforming Ghana’s Investment Landscape
The report highlights GhISP as part of BII’s broader strategy to adopt a more deliberate, programme-led approach to market-building. This involves identifying structural barriers to investment and addressing them through a combination of capital, technical assistance, and partnerships.
Rather than focusing solely on financing, the initiative brings together investors, advisory support, and ecosystem development tools to catalyse broader investment flows into underserved markets.
Across Ghana, this approach has strengthened the investment ecosystem by improving business readiness, increasing capital availability, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
Key Insights from Ghana and Beyond
The report also draws comparisons with similar efforts in Zambia and Nepal, as well as initiatives like the Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator (ARIA). Key findings include:
- Demand: Supporting businesses to become investment-ready through advisory services and technical assistance.
- Supply: Expanding access to capital by working with development finance institutions and private investors.
- Ecosystem: Strengthening the broader business environment to sustain long-term investment growth.
These combined efforts are positioning Ghana as a model for how targeted interventions can unlock investment and accelerate economic development.
Why This Story Matters
As Ghana continues to pursue economic recovery and growth, initiatives like GhISP demonstrate how structured investment support can bridge financing gaps for SMEs. With global investors increasingly seeking stable emerging markets, Ghana’s evolving investment ecosystem could play a crucial role in attracting long-term capital.
This aligns with broader national priorities to boost private sector growth, create jobs, and enhance economic resilience.
About the Ghana Investment Support Programme
The Ghana Investment Support Programme (GhISP) is a technical assistance initiative powered by British International Investment and supported by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). It aims to increase investment flows to underserved SMEs in Ghana, with a strong focus on gender inclusion and climate-related investments.
GhISP continues to align closely with Ghana’s development priorities, helping drive sustainable economic transformation through targeted investment support. More details are available via the official programme website.
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