The Africa Investment Network (AIN) successfully hosted the Global Africa Summit Accra 2025 on December 11 and 12 at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, Ghana. The landmark event convened a diverse group of stakeholders, including policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, diaspora leaders, and development partners from across Africa and the global diaspora. The summit’s primary objective was to promote trade, investment, and inclusive economic growth across the African continent.

Held under the theme “Global Partnerships: Fueling Africa’s Development and Collective Prosperity,” the summit attracted strong international participation, with delegates from the United States, the Caribbean, Europe, and multiple African countries. Ghana’s public and private sectors were also well represented, with participants from government institutions, development agencies, corporates, SMEs, and business associations. Notably, many international delegates had previously attended the Global Africa Summit Washington, DC edition held on October 14 and 15, 2025, underscoring the growing momentum and continuity of the summit series.

The summit officially opened with keynote remarks from Jane Reindorf-Osei, Founder and CEO of the Africa Investment Network and convener of the Global Africa Summit. She highlighted the critical role of diaspora-led investment, strategic global partnerships, and the need to create sustainable pathways for Africa’s long-term economic transformation. Other distinguished leaders who delivered opening and goodwill messages included Kufa E. Chinoza, Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe to Ghana; Kofi Okyere Darko, Director of the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President of Ghana; John Morris, Chairman of 17 Asset Management; and Vincent Ablordeppey, Partner at Renovatio. Collectively, they emphasized the importance of diplomacy, private capital mobilisation, diaspora engagement, and cross-border collaboration in positioning Africa as a competitive and investable global partner.

Over the course of the two-day summit, participants engaged with insights from leaders across Ghana’s public sector, international institutions, private enterprises, and the development community. Speakers included Akwasi Opong-Fosu, Board Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre; Patrick Boamah, Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central; Laurie Kelleher, U.S. Commercial Officer at the U.S. Commercial Service Ghana; Ms Doris Kafui Afanyedey, CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce Ghana; Dr Tinah Tusiime Mukunda, National Director of World Vision Ghana; Dr Daniel McKorley, Executive Chairman of McDan Group; Dr Ismael Doodo, Development and Policy Expert; Derek Newbold, Investment and Trade Advisor; Dr Abena Asomaning, ESG, CSR and Leadership Expert; Gloria Osarfo, Creative Industries and Cultural Sector Leader; and James Gardner, Actor and Deputy Executive Secretary of the Ghana Film Authority. Discussions reinforced Ghana’s strategic role as an investment gateway, the necessity of strong public-private collaboration, and the importance of aligning policy, capital, innovation, and development outcomes to drive sustainable growth.

The summit featured a rich lineup of panel discussions and fireside chats addressing critical issues such as investment readiness, global supply chains, agribusiness, innovation, youth and women’s economic empowerment, and diaspora-led growth. A flagship session titled “Africa 6th: From Remittances to Returns” explored practical strategies for transforming diaspora remittance flows into structured, bankable investments capable of generating sustainable economic returns. During this session, a major announcement was made: the Africa Investment Network and 17 Asset Management unveiled a strategic partnership to launch a Diaspora Investment Platform in 2026. The platform aims to mobilize diaspora capital, de-risk investment transactions, and expand access to credible investment opportunities across Africa, generating strong interest from investors, diaspora leaders, and institutional partners in attendance.

The summit also hosted an Investment Pitch Competition, providing a platform for showcasing high-potential, investment-ready African enterprises and facilitating direct engagement between entrepreneurs, investors, and development partners. Across the two days, the event sparked numerous strategic conversations, partnerships, and cross-border collaborations, reinforcing AIN’s role as a key convener connecting Africa with global capital and expertise.

Reflecting on the success of the event, Jane Reindorf-Osei stated: “The Accra edition of the Global Africa Summit reaffirmed the importance of bringing together local institutions, global partners, and the African diaspora on one platform to unlock meaningful investment and growth. Our focus remains on translating dialogue into action and building sustainable pathways for Africa’s economic transformation.” Building on the momentum from Accra, the Global Africa Summit series will continue in 2026, featuring expanded programming, deeper investment platforms, and new host cities.