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Ghana looks to expand floriculture industry
Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:26


Region
Ghana

Sector
Agriculture & Agri-processing
Containers & Packaging
Financial Services

Summary:
Ghana’s floriculture industry is thriving in an ideal climate that supports cultivation of a myriad of exotic flowers. Investment opportunities range from production to marketing.
Contact
Edward Ashong-Lartey

Email
eashonglartey@gipcghana.com

Tel
+233 302 665125 - 9


Ghana has medium to small-scale floriculture companies who mainly supply the local market. Large-scale production for export is starting to take off but further investment is needed to expand the sector.

Investment opportunities

1. Farming flowers such as sunflower, roses and chrysanthemum for both the local and international markets.
2. Provision of farming supplies such as seeds, fertilisers, greenhouse materials and irrigation services.
3. Packaging, marketing and distribution
5. Modern technology
6. Opportunities exist to provide the following services to the industry
7. Financial services
8. Research and development


Incentives: Tax holidays, 100% tariff exemption on equipment, locational incentives and low corporate tax
Benefits: 100% investment ownership, access to ECOWAS and international market, good physical infrastructure, labour force; and access to finance.

Contact the Ghana Investment Promotion Center (GIPC) for more details.

Edward Ashong-Lartey
Director, Promotions & Public Relations
Email: eashonglartey@gipcghana.com

Tel: +233 302 665125 - 9


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