GIPA, GUTA outline roadmap to protect informal retail space for Ghanaians

The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) and the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) have outlined a collaborative roadmap to safeguard Ghana's informal retail sector, which is reserved exclusively for Ghanaian citizens under the GIPA Act, 2026 (Act 1117).

Informal Retail Sector Reserved for Ghanaians Addressing the meeting, Mr Madjie reaffirmed that the informal retail sector, including open markets, small shops, kiosks and similar trading activities, is reserved exclusively for Ghanaian citizens.

In addition, they proposed a joint public education campaign to raise awareness of Ghana's informal retail regulations, the legal obligations of foreign investors and the available channels for reporting suspected violations The meeting further considered diplomatic engagement, to be led by the Minister for Trade in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with diplomatic missions in Ghana.