by upvalley | Sep 2, 2026 | Business, Investment
Regulatory complexity in West Africa after Act 1173 Executive summary Until 15 July 2026, a wholly foreign-owned company entering Ghana had to show US$500,000 before it could register, and a foreign investor in a joint venture US$200,000. A four-person software firm...
by upvalley | Aug 13, 2026 | Business, Investment, Trading
Ghana took $1.9 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025. Guinea took $7.8 billion. The gap tells you almost nothing useful about where to build. Executive summary Ghana attracted an estimated $1.9 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, behind Côte d’Ivoire...
by upvalley | Jun 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Africa is changing. A new dawn of economic and regional integration is reshaping the continent. This change is most notably embodied in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which has already become the world’s largest free trade area by the number of...
by upvalley | Feb 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
After eight years out of power, the new president of Ghana, President J. M., has returned to power, agitating for rapid economic reform and reduction of unemployment in the country. This shift presents an exclusive opportunity for potential investors anticipating...
by upvalley | Jan 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a significant catalyst for economic growth, especially in emerging economies. Ghana has established a 24-hour economy under the new administration, reflecting its stability and economic potential in Africa. This vision aims to...
