London, United Kingdom – Ghana and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark Growth Partnership Agreement aimed at accelerating economic development, infrastructure expansion, skills training, and technological innovation over the next three years.
The agreement, signed during the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London, will serve as a strategic roadmap for cooperation between the two countries from 2026 to 2028. The partnership is expected to unlock investment deals worth up to £215 million, with a strong focus on private-sector growth, job creation, and youth empowerment.
A key highlight of the agreement is a £101 million UK-backed investment that will establish the Gulf of Guinea’s first commercial-scale ship repair and dry-docking facility in Takoradi. The Takoradi Floating Dock Project is projected to create up to 430 direct jobs, with at least 30 percent of positions reserved for women, while positioning Ghana as a leading maritime hub in West Africa.
The partnership also includes major environmental initiatives designed to support sustainable development and climate resilience. An £85 million reforestation fund and an additional £9 million investment for forest restoration in the Oti Region are expected to create employment opportunities while helping to protect Ghana’s natural resources and biodiversity.
In the technology sector, Ghana is set to benefit from a £6 million collaboration that will support the implementation of the country’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and strengthen scientific and technological cooperation among universities and research institutions.
The health sector is also expected to receive a significant boost through a £4 million partnership focused on specialist clinical engineering training. The initiative aims to improve healthcare systems and enhance technical expertise within Ghana’s medical infrastructure.
Additionally, both countries have agreed to introduce new Transnational Education guidelines, which will expand opportunities for Ghanaian students to access internationally recognized education and training programmes.
Government officials say the agreement represents a major step forward in Ghana’s efforts to attract foreign investment, create jobs, modernize critical sectors, and build a competitive economy capable of meeting future challenges.
The Ghana-UK Growth Partnership is expected to strengthen bilateral relations while delivering long-term economic and social benefits for citizens and businesses in both countries.
