Ghana Investment & Opportunities Summit 2023 ends successfully in London – KGL Group leads advocacy for diaspora inclusion in post COVID programmes

The 2023 Ghana Investment and Opportunities Summit ( GHIOS), which had KGL Group as the title sponsors, has ended successfully in London, (United Kingdom) UK.

Held on June 6 and 7, 2023 at the London Hilton on Park Lane, the summit, organised by the Ghana High Commission in UK in partnership with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), was on the theme, “Post Covid Economic Recovery: Opportunities for the Investor”.

It was the third in the series and brought together delegates from the international investor community, venture capitalists and private equity fund managers for discussions and the exploration of viable bankable investment opportunities within various sectors of the Ghanaian economy as well as matching local businesses with international partners.

The key sectors featured in the summit were Finance, Digitalisation, Agriculture, Energy, Manufacturing, Tourism and Diaspora Mobilisation.

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia chaired the summit.

Diaspora community
In a presentation on the first day, the Executive Chairman of KGL Group and Board Chair of the GIPC, Mr Alex Apau Dadey, called for the inclusion of Ghana’s diaspora community in government’s post COVID-19 recovery programmes.

He stressed the need for Ghana’s post COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine conflict resurgence to be led by a clear, concise, and policy-driven approach that is centred around the diaspora community.

“I stand here today as a passionate advocate of diaspora inclusion in our drive to transform the very structures of our economy. I remain passionate about guided investment, and not debt, as the preferred path for our transformational agenda,” he stated.

Breaking barriers
An astute entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience working on both sides of the Atlantic, Mr Dadey stressed the need for multilateral collaboration, diaspora socio-economic inclusion, and harnessing of technology to break down barriers for business.

“ There are numerous opportunities for investors in the wake of COVID-19. Industries have evolved and thrived, building ecosystems that deliver value to all stakeholders.  “Ghana is a prime candidate for investors seeking post COVID-19 emerging markets and I urge all our diaspora to take advantage or be left behind in the boom that is to come,” he said.

Personal experience
Using himself as an example of a diasporan who has successfully invested heavily in Ghana, Mr Dadey said, “For those diasporas and investors who need encouragement to make up their minds to invest in Ghana, I can boldly state without a shred of doubt, that the most successful period of my business life has been operating and investing in Ghana. The opportunities and rewards have been tremendous, and the success of the KGL Group of companies, bears testimony to this. “Ghana, admittedly, has its fair share of peculiar challenges, however, for any intrepid entrepreneur driven enough to wade through the challenges, success is inevitable.”

Government commitment
Vice President Bawumia echoed the sentiments shared by speakers at the summit and highlighted the government’s commitment to continue to provide a conducive environment for the private sector to continuously thrive.

He encouraged the UK diaspora community, seasoned entrepreneurs and investors to consider Ghana as the first and only option for investment, especially as the country is well-placed for accelerated growth in the post COVID-19 era.

Energy policy
The Minister of Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh in a presentation on the Ghana Energy Policy, said it covers a whole value chain and seeks to bring out the best in the sector for the benefit of the people and nation.

About KGL Group
KGL Group is a wholly owned Ghanaian group of companies with interests in technology innovation, FinTech, logistics, property development, gaming, and commerce. The parent company commands a network of specialised business units that promote efficient solutions and effective tech-based related services to customers across Ghana and partner operating regions.

Since its inception, the group has prioritized the development of digital innovations that impact industries.
According to the Executive Chairman Alex Dadey, “As a group, our vision is clear and within reach: Becoming a powerhouse in digitalisation across Ghana and emerging markets across the sub-region by capitalising on our portfolio of strong operating companies across diverse areas of expertise.”