President Mahama Unveils Afienya Industrial Park to Boost Ghana’s Manufacturing Hub
Afienya Industrial Park spans 1,238 acres and is designed to host over 120 enterprises with ready‑to‑use factory shells and full infrastructure
In Brief
- •Afienya Industrial Park spans 1,238 acres and is designed to host over 120 enterprises with ready‑to‑use factory shells and full infrastructure
- •The park’s location along the Eastern Corridor Road, near the Port of Tema and the Tema‑Mpakadan railway, aims to streamline logistics for raw materials and finished goods
- •Ghana’s foreign direct investment rose from $624 million in 2024 to $2.62 billion in 2025, prompting the government to create dedicated industrial space
- •Part of the park’s infrastructure will be financed through the government’s $10 billion New Economy Programme, allocating $2 billion annually over four years
- •Priority sectors include cocoa, cashew, oil palm processing, textiles, pharmaceuticals, automotive components, and green manufacturing
Why It Matters
The Afienya Industrial Park represents a strategic effort by Ghana to transform itself into a regional manufacturing and logistics hub, addressing the capacity limits of the existing Tema Export Processing Zone. By providing turnkey infrastructure and targeting high‑value sectors, the project seeks to attract foreign investment, create jobs, and reduce import dependence, thereby strengthening Ghana’s economic resilience and positioning it favorably within the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Key Details
- Park Size
- 1,238 acres
- Projected Enterprises
- more than 120
- FDI Increase 2024-2025
- $624 million to $2.62 billion
- New Economy Programme Investment
- $10 billion total, $2 billion annually over 4 years
- Infrastructure Financing Source
- New Economy Programme
Context & Background
The Tema Export Processing Zone, Ghana’s primary industrial hub, had reached capacity, prompting the government to seek alternative sites to accommodate growing investor interest.
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