Ghana's Kwahu Business Forum Expands with New Infrastructure and Investment Plans

The Kwahu Business Forum, initiated by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah and supported by President John Dramani Mahama, is set to expand significantly with the planned construction of a permanent convention center and a new airstrip in Mpraeso, Eastern Region. President Mahama announced these infrastructure projects during the 2026 forum, describing them as critical to boosting economic development and attracting investment to the area, transforming the platform into a major national event (MyJoyOnline).

In addition to physical infrastructure, the government plans to support businesses participating in the forum through incentives such as duty-free imports of machinery under the 24-Hour Economy Initiative. Partnerships with private entities like Metalex and Trasacco are also part of efforts to develop a convention, conference, and exhibition center that will provide a permanent venue for economic dialogue and innovation during the annual Kwahu Easter celebrations (MyJoyOnline).

The 2026 Kwahu Business Forum placed a strong focus on corporate citizenship, governance, and sustainable development for African businesses. Industry leaders such as Alex Dadey, Group Executive Chairman of KGL, stressed how embedding social impact and succession planning into core business strategies can strengthen the business ecosystem across Ghana and beyond. President Mahama and key stakeholders emphasized collaboration between government and the private sector as essential to long-term economic sustainability (MyJoyOnline).

Sports financing was highlighted at the forum, with Dr. David Kofi Mawuvi Wuaku, the Ghana Sports Fund administrator, urging greater corporate contributions to support athlete welfare, infrastructure, and grassroots programs. The Fund, established by legislation, seeks a sustainable financing model involving government, private companies, and individual donors to develop sports as part of Ghana’s comprehensive growth strategy (MyJoyOnline).

Going forward, attention will focus on completing the new infrastructure in Mpraeso to facilitate expanded business activities and improving private sector engagement through incentives and partnerships. The government’s ability to deliver these projects and maintain investor confidence will be key to sustaining the forum’s momentum as a catalyst for regional development and broader economic transformation in Ghana.