 Objectives and functions
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is a government agency, re-established under the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act, 1994 (Act 478). Its role is:
to encourage, promote and facilitate investments in all sectors of the economy except mining and petroleum
to co-ordinate and monitor 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.
An eight-member board of directors, the majority of whom are from the private sector, administers GIPC. The management team, comprising the Chief Executive and four Divisional Directors, is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Centre.
Organisational Structure
GIPC functions through four operational divisions:
# Investors Services
# Research and Development
# Promotion and Public Relations
# Finance and Administration.
For all enquiries, contact:
The Chief Executive
Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, P.O.Box M193, Accra, Ghana.
Tel: (233)-(21)-66 5125 - 9. Fax: (233)-(21)-66 3801.
E-mail: gipc@ghana.com
Website: http://www.gipc.org.gh |
