The Head of the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, Goosie Tandoh, has joined a Ghanaian delegation on a strategic mission to Hyderabad, India, aimed at deepening industrial cooperation, attracting investment, and forging partnerships that support Ghana’s industrial transformation agenda.
The delegation, comprising officials from the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), industry leaders, academia, and regulatory institutions, is participating under the framework of the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme.
During the visit, the delegation explored opportunities for collaboration in renewable energy, bioenergy, skills development, manufacturing, and technology transfer, areas in which India has established itself as a global leader through decades of investment, innovation, and industrial expansion.
The team also engaged pharmaceutical and manufacturing firms to study India’s industrial development model and identify opportunities for cooperation in the establishment of industrial parks, local production facilities, and export-oriented industries that could accelerate Ghana’s industrialisation drive.
Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the GIPC, Razak Baba, highlighted Ghana’s strong investment fundamentals and strategic position as a gateway to West Africa and the wider African market during engagements with prospective partners, including ATRI Group and SAI Bioenergy.
A major focus of the visit was India’s successful deployment of industrial parks and special economic zones, which have played a pivotal role in transforming the country’s manufacturing sector. Hyderabad, one of India’s foremost industrial and technology hubs, hosts thriving clusters in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, information technology, engineering, and advanced manufacturing.
Adapting elements of India’s industrial park model could support efforts to develop competitive production hubs, attract foreign direct investment, create jobs, and increase exports under the 24-Hour Economy initiative.
The delegation also studied India’s remarkable progress in renewable energy development. India has emerged as the world’s third-largest producer of renewable energy, with more than 230 gigawatts of installed renewable energy capacity, accounting for nearly half of the country’s total power generation capacity.
Through sustained investments in solar, wind, bioenergy, and green hydrogen technologies, India has positioned itself as a global leader in the energy transition. Partnerships in these sectors could support energy security, industrial growth, and climate resilience objectives.
In the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, Hyderabad has earned international recognition as one of India’s leading life sciences hubs, accounting for a significant share of the country’s pharmaceutical exports and vaccine production. The city is home to hundreds of pharmaceutical companies and research institutions that have contributed to India’s emergence as one of the world’s largest suppliers of generic medicines.
knowledge exchange and technology partnerships with Indian firms could strengthen Ghana’s pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity, reduce import dependence, and support the country’s ambition to become a regional hub for healthcare products and industrial innovation.
The visit forms part of broader efforts by the Government of Ghana to leverage international partnerships to drive industrialisation, enhance productivity, promote value addition, and create sustainable employment opportunities through the implementation of the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development
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