Objectives & Functions

The GIPC co-ordinates and monitors all investment activities falling under Act 478 and assist both domestic and foreign investors in:

• Initiating and supporting measures that will, enhance the investment climate in the country for both Ghanaian and non-Ghanaian companies.

• Promoting investments in and outside Ghana through effective promotion.

• Collecting, collating, analysing and disseminating information about investment opportunities and sources of investment capital, and advising on the availability, choice or suitability of partners in joint-venture projects;

• Registering and keeping records of all enterprises to which this Act is applicable.

• Identifying specific projects and inviting interested investors for participation in those projects initiating, organizing and participating in promotional activities such as exhibitions, conferences and seminars for the stimulation of investments.

• Maintaining a liaison between investors and ministries, government departments and agencies, institutional lenders and other authorities concerned with investments

• Providing and disseminating up-to-date information on incentives available to investors.

• Assisting investors by providing support services including assistance with permits required for the establishment and operation of enterprises.

• Evaluating the impact of the Centre on investments in the country and recommending appropriate changes where necessary.

• Registering and keeping records of all technology-transfer agreements relating to investments under this Act.

• Performing such other functions as are incidental to the attainment of the objectives of this Act.

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