Bank of Ghana reaffirms commitment to financial inclusion at AFI Global Policy Forum
Date: 2025-09-09
The Bank of Ghana has reinforced its dedication to advancing financial inclusion and digital transformation following its participation in the 2025 AFI Global Policy Forum. The delegation, led by its Second Deputy Governor, Matilda Asante-Asiedu, played a prominent role in the high-level discussions, including chairing the Africa Financial Inclusion Policy Initiative (AfPI) Leaders’ Roundtable.
The Alliance
for Financial Inclusion (AFI), a 100-member country network, serves as a
critical platform for shaping policies that expand access to financial services
worldwide. Asante-Asiedu emphasized the Bank of Ghana’s commitment to
developing forward-thinking strategies that foster innovation, enhance
resilience, and broaden access within the nation’s financial ecosystem.
Ghana’s efforts
received international recognition during the forum, with the central bank
named as a finalist for a global financial inclusion award. Further elevating
the country’s profile, "Affinity Ghana" was announced as the winner
of the 2025 AFI Inclusive FinTech Showcase, underscoring Ghana’s leadership and
innovative capacity in the digital financial services landscape.
This
participation comes at a pivotal moment for Ghana, which has already achieved
an 80% financial account ownership rate according to the World Bank’s 2024
Findex report. Building on this strong foundation, the Bank of Ghana is now
focused on leveraging digital finance to deepen the use of financial
products—including savings, investments, and insurance—to ensure that financial
inclusion becomes a cornerstone of the nation’s continued economic growth and
development.
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
