The Upper East Regional Minister, Akamugri Donatus Atanga, has engaged a delegation of Korean investors as part of efforts to attract international investment and strategic partnerships to the region ahead of the upcoming Upper East Development Framework and Business Forum.
According to the Upper East Regional Council, the meeting was held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Coconut Grove Hotel in Accra and brought together the Minister and members of the Technical Team overseeing the 10-Year Upper East Development Framework and Business Forum.
Discussions centred on Korean participation in the forum, scheduled for June 29 to July 1, 2026, as well as potential investment opportunities across the Upper East Region.
The engagement forms part of ongoing preparations for the forum, which is expected to bring together investors, development partners, business leaders, policymakers and other stakeholders to explore opportunities for economic transformation and sustainable development in the region.
During the meeting, the Minister and the Technical Team outlined the vision and objectives of the 10-Year Upper East Development Framework, highlighting the need for strong partnerships to drive growth and accelerate development.
They also briefed the investors on opportunities available in the region and the role the forum is expected to play in connecting potential investors with viable projects and development initiatives.
The Korean delegation welcomed the engagement and expressed strong interest in the development agenda of the Upper East Region.
The investors indicated that the upcoming forum would provide an important platform for strengthening cooperation, exploring business opportunities and building long-term partnerships with stakeholders in the region.
In a significant boost to the prospects of the event, the investors assured the Minister and the Technical Team of their readiness to participate in the three-day forum.
They further signalled their willingness to sign Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on selected development and investment projects during the event, paving the way for future collaboration.
The anticipated agreements are expected to deepen economic ties between the Upper East Region and Korean investors while supporting efforts to mobilise resources for priority development initiatives.
With less than a month to the forum, regional authorities remain optimistic that the event will attract substantial investment interest and generate partnerships capable of advancing the implementation of the 10-Year Upper East Development Framework.
The framework is intended to serve as a long-term roadmap for the region’s development, providing strategic direction for investment, infrastructure expansion, job creation and sustainable economic growth over the next decade.
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