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0 British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has concluded a high‑level leadership visit to Ghana from 29–30 January 2026.
The visit deepened collaboration with government and private‑sector partners and highlighted BII’s future investment priorities to drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
The BII Board delegation, led by CEO Leslie Maasdorp, met with government authorities, investors, and private‑sector partners to deepen collaboration and assess progress across BII- and Growth Investment Partners (GIP)- supported businesses in Ghana.
The delegation was particularly inspired by visits to five investee companies; at the Maa Grace Garments International, the Board heard how the company used GIP’s investment to become one of Ghana’s largest garment manufacturers, which is expanding to employ another 400 local women and men to increase their production of 100% exported garments.
The delegation also engaged with pension funds, private equity firms and development finance institutions to discuss local capital mobilisation.
A high‑level networking reception at the British High Commissioner’s Residence brought together senior officials, investors and development partners, including the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu‑Adjare, and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama.
Speaking about the visit, Dr Christian Rogg, British High Commissioner, said, “Inclusive and sustainable growth is at the heart of the UK’s partnership with 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.”
Leslie Maasdorp, CEO of BII, said, “Ghana is a vital partner for British International Investment. We remain committed to supporting long‑term economic resilience and helping Ghanaian businesses grow and compete globally.”
BII’s investments in Ghana support over 15,000 jobs across key sectors, including manufacturing, food security, energy, digital connectivity and SME finance.
In 2024, BII‑backed businesses contributed over US$3 million in taxes to the Ghanaian economy.
A core pillar of BII’s work is GIP Ghana, its flagship platform aimed at narrowing the country’s SME financing gap. By the end of 2025, GIP had invested in 15 SMEs, supporting over 3,400 jobs.
