President John Dramani Mahama marked a significant milestone in Ghana’s efforts to draw in foreign investment on September 24, 2025, when he rang the opening bell at the Nasdaq Stock Exchange in New York.
The U.S.-Ghana Executive Business Roundtable was preceded by the event, which featured Mahama’s picture on the famous Nasdaq billboard in Times Square with the bold slogan, “Ghana is Open for Business.”
High-level executives and investors from the fintech, manufacturing, and energy sectors attended the forum, which was co-hosted by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The roundtable showcased recent reforms by Mahama’s administration designed to make Ghana a more competitive investment hub. Key among them were the decision to scrap the minimum capital requirements for foreign investors and the launch of a residency-by-investment program.
The initiative is projected to generate between $5 billion and $10 billion in inflows by 2028.
President Mahama is likely to advocate for global financial reforms and more economic integration throughout Africa while he is in New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly.
These measures have been framed by his government as a basis for resilience, long-term growth, and investor confidence.