The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has interacted with a delegation from the BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance on potential investment opportunities in Ghana, with particular attention to furniture manufacturing, Ghana–Russia business partnerships and incentives available under the country’s Free Zones Scheme.
The engagement, which took place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, was led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the GFZA, Dr. Mary Awusi, and the Vice President of the BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance, Vladimir Kiselev.
The meeting forms part of efforts to explore areas of mutual economic interest and strengthen business relations that could attract foreign investment, promote industrial development and expand Ghana’s export capacity.
Discussions centred on opportunities for investors from Russia and other international markets to establish or expand business operations in Ghana, particularly in the furniture manufacturing sector, which offers prospects for industrial growth, value addition and employment creation.
The delegation was also briefed on the incentives available under Ghana’s Free Zones Scheme, which is designed to encourage export-oriented production, attract foreign direct investment and position the country as a competitive destination for international businesses.
In a statement on the Facebook of Dr. Awusi, she highlighted Ghana’s strategic geographical position and its potential to serve as a gateway for businesses seeking access to markets across Africa.
She underscored the importance of Ghana’s location, investment opportunities and business environment in attracting companies interested in establishing manufacturing and export operations on the continent.
According to the GFZA, the country’s strategic position provides an opportunity for international investors to use Ghana as a base for reaching wider African markets while benefiting from the incentives and support mechanisms available under the Free Zones Scheme.
The CEO reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to facilitating investments that support Ghana’s industrialisation agenda, stimulate economic activity and increase the volume of goods produced locally for export.
She also emphasised the role of the GFZA in assisting investors to navigate the investment process and identify opportunities within the country’s export-oriented industrial sector.
The engagement with the BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance is expected to provide a platform for further discussions on possible areas of cooperation, particularly in manufacturing and other sectors capable of strengthening Ghana’s industrial base.
Furniture manufacturing emerged as one of the key areas of interest during the discussions.
The sector presents opportunities for investment in production facilities, modern manufacturing technology, skills development and the processing of materials into finished products for domestic and international markets.
Potential investments in the industry could also support the development of local supply chains, create employment opportunities and contribute to the expansion of Ghana’s non-traditional exports.
For Ghana, attracting investors into manufacturing remains important to efforts to move beyond the export of raw materials towards the production of finished and value-added goods.
The participation of the BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance delegation therefore provided an opportunity to explore how international business partnerships could contribute to these objectives.
However, the GFZA has not announced any specific investment agreement, financial commitment or project arising from the meeting. The engagement was focused on discussions about investment opportunities, business partnerships and others.
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