The Global Africa Summit (GAS) officially kicked off today in Accra, Ghana, uniting African leaders and their diaspora to promote cross-continental trade, investment, and entrepreneurship. Organized by the Africa Investment Network (AIN), the summit serves as a platform to connect investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers with actionable opportunities for collaboration across the continent.
The summit brings together key stakeholders from sectors including agribusiness, value chains, renewable energy, ESG, youth and women empowerment, and the creative economy. Its mission is to link investors with opportunities, entrepreneurs with partners, and policymakers with strategies that drive sustainable growth.
Speaking at the event, AIN CEO Jane Reindorf-Osei highlighted the intentional design of the summit’s programming to maximize engagement. Sessions such as the Africa Diaspora Forum and the Bankable Investment Opportunities Showcase were strategically scheduled to allow both in-person and virtual participants to engage fully, enabling global investors to evaluate projects and participate in discussions.
Mrs Jane Reindorf-Osei underscored the importance of partnerships and extended gratitude to sponsors, partners, speakers, moderators, volunteers, and the AIN team. Delegates were encouraged to actively network, explore collaborations, and build relationships capable of fostering innovation, creating jobs, and strengthening cross-border economic ecosystems.
Success stories from prior AIN initiatives were highlighted, including collaborations between U.S. investors and African enterprises, as well as partnerships with women-led businesses, demonstrating the tangible impact of strategic networking and investment facilitation.
Key discussions at the summit focused on aligning governance with investment, showcasing Ghana’s achievements, identifying areas for improvement, and addressing barriers to foreign direct investment and diaspora engagement. Organizers stressed the importance of creating a favorable investment environment where capital flows are guided by opportunity rather than politics or cultural barriers.
The summit also emphasized diaspora investment, showcasing how remittances can be channeled into long-term economic impact. Entrepreneurs presented bankable projects, providing investors with concrete opportunities to scale businesses across Ghana and the continent.
John Morris, a U.S.-based investment partner, highlighted the potential of connecting the 45–48 million African Americans in the U.S., along with diaspora communities in Brazil and the Caribbean, to investment opportunities in Africa. He described Ghana as a strategically positioned and attractive destination for direct investments, stocks, bonds, and development projects.
The summit concluded with a strong call to action for governments, investors, and entrepreneurs to collaborate, innovate, and drive sustainable growth across Africa, creating a platform where opportunities and capital converge for maximum impact.
Story by: Ernest Frimpong (+233247220948)
