British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to Ghana’s private sector and economic transformation following a high-level leadership visit to the country.
In a statement issued after a two-day visit from January 29–30, 2026, the British High Commission and British International Investment (BII) said members of the BII Board, led by Chief Executive Officer, Leslie Maasdorp, visited Accra to deepen engagement with government authorities, investors and private-sector partners and to assess the impact of BII-supported investments across key sectors of the economy.
During the visit, the delegation held meetings with senior government officials and financial sector stakeholders, and toured several Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana-supported small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The engagements focused on strengthening partnerships, mobilising local capital and aligning future investment priorities with Ghana’s development agenda.
Board members visited five investee companies, including Maa Grace Garments International, where they were briefed on how GIP financing has helped the firm scale into one of Ghana’s largest garment manufacturers.
The company is expanding operations to employ an additional 400 workers, increasing production of garments destined entirely for export markets.
The delegation also met pension funds, private equity firms and development finance institutions to discuss strategies for deepening domestic capital mobilisation and expanding long-term financing for Ghanaian businesses.
A high-level networking reception hosted at the British High Commissioner’s Residence brought together senior policymakers, investors and development partners.
Attendees included the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama.
British High Commissioner to Ghana, Dr Christian Rogg, said the visit underscored the UK’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable growth in Ghana.
“This visit strengthens our shared commitment to boosting investment, improving the business environment, and supporting Ghana’s economic transformation as we advance a modern, forward-looking UK–Ghana partnership,” he noted.
Mr Maasdorp described Ghana as a strategic partner for BII, stressing the institution’s focus on long-term economic resilience.
“We remain committed to supporting Ghanaian businesses to grow, create jobs and compete globally,” he said.
BII has invested in Ghana since 1954 and currently manages an active portfolio of more than US$140 million across 36 businesses.
Its investments support over 15,000 jobs in sectors including manufacturing, food security, energy, digital connectivity and SME finance. In 2024 alone, BII-backed companies contributed more than US$3 million in taxes to the Ghanaian economy.
A cornerstone of BII’s Ghana strategy is Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana, a flagship platform designed to address the country’s SME financing gap.
By the end of 2025, GIP had invested in 15 SMEs, supporting over 3,400 jobs nationwide.
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