Ghana offers strong gateway for foreign investors into Africa – Turkish businessman

Turkish businessman and president of the World Cooperation Industries (WCI) Forum, Utku Bengisu, has described Ghana as a strategic entry point for foreign investors seeking to expand their businesses across entire Africa.

He says the country's democratic credentials, peaceful environment and institutional framework make it an attractive destination for trade and investment on the continent.

In an interview with the Ghana News Agency in Istanbul, Mr Bengisu described Ghana as a starting point for investors seeking to understand and explore Africa's business landscape.

“Ghana is like an African university. If you want to learn about Africa, you must start by discovering Ghana, because it has a high democracy level above the African continent average,” he said.

He cited the country's active business associations and networks across sectors such as construction, agriculture, mining and decoration as key assets that could help foreign investors establish partnerships.

According to him, Ghana's business culture makes it relatively easier for visiting investors to connect with local entrepreneurs and identify potential business partners.

Mr Bengisu, however, called for the expansion of industrial and economic zones beyond Accra to unlock investment opportunities in other parts of the country.

While commending the Ghana Free Zones Authority for its investment promotion efforts, he said regions with significant agricultural and industrial potential needed greater attention to attract investors and stimulate economic activity.

-GNA