The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams, has called on Turkish investors to seize emerging opportunities in Ghana and across Africa, citing new initiatives outlined in the government’s 2025 Budget and Economic Policy.
Speaking at the 13th World Cooperation Industries (WCI) Forum in Istanbul, Turkey, Mr. Adams emphasized that Ghana’s improving economic indicators signal long-term viability for government-led programmes. “Our microeconomic policy provides clear guidance that our economy is rebounding—and clearly so,” he stated.
The WCI Forum, a two-day event, convened Turkish and African business leaders to foster cross-continental partnerships. With backing from Access Bank and Litina Travels, over 40 Ghanaian businesses participated in the forum and industrial tours, engaging directly with Turkish counterparts.
Mr. Adams highlighted Ghana’s strategic investment agenda, particularly in infrastructure and agriculture. “We invite a lot of investors into recreation because there are a lot of opportunities for investments,” he said. “Our flagship programmes under the resetting agenda were designed not just for Ghana but as a global model—especially in roads and health. Another area of key importance is Feed Ghana, which is focused on investments in agriculture, indicating that Ghana is open for business.”
Forum President Utku Bengisu underscored the growing presence of Turkish enterprises in Africa. “We are proud to have 450,000 Turkish companies in Africa in our database,” he said, noting that the WCI Forum has played a pivotal role in boosting the visibility of Turkish products and technologies across the continent.
Bengisu also reaffirmed the forum’s commitment to supporting small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with continued backing from the Turkish Trade Ministry. “We are prioritising production and exports,” he added, pointing to the forum’s role in strengthening trade ties between Turkey and Africa.
The event marked a significant step in Ghana’s efforts to attract foreign investment and deepen economic cooperation with Turkey.
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