GIPC set for annual investment meeting in Dubai

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Center, Yofi Grant will take part in this year’s Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) in Dubai as part of the center’s approach to attract more Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in to the country.

Mr. Grant, since his appointment as the head of the center, has pursued an aggressive approach to attracting investors to take advantage of government’s pro-business initiatives which have been tailored to ensure job creation.

As well as GIPC, a number of businesses, civil society organisations and policymakers from Ghana are expected to join several thousands of other interested participants from over 140 countries at arguably the world’s largest FDI and strategic networking platform.

AIM is being organised under the patronage of Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

This year’s event which takes place from April 2 to 4 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre will provide key insights on how the government and other stakeholders stimulate and facilitate the flow of investments between countries and establish investment partnerships in vital sectors.

Held under the theme ‘International Investment, Path to Competitiveness & Development’, this year’s edition of AIM will gather more than 150,000 attendees including renowned personalities, key decision makers in industry, finance and politics from the Mena region and around the globe.

The international forum will be host to 100 high-level officials, 500 exhibitors and more than 100 media partners.

According to the event’s organisers, the upcoming Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) will feature a strategic platform to discuss the role of government in shaping a competitive business environment to attract investment, facilitate entrepreneurship and innovation.

“National prosperity is created as competitiveness depends on the capacity of government and other important stakeholders to innovate and upgrade. As such it is important for the public and private sector to work jointly in accordance with clear frameworks for mutual benefit and growth,” said Dawood Al Shezawi, CEO, AIM’s Organising Committee.

Global business leaders and industry experts will discuss methods to promote their respective countries as attractive trade and investment hubs and focus on efforts that will strengthen trade relations between varied countries.

“The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) is an ideal platform for companies to learn about business environment, investments and innovation. The past editions have proven successful in presenting a model for the future of strategic investments and this year’s session will provide a close-up look at the global investing and asset management landscape for those looking for secure and profitable investments,” said Al Shezawi.