{"id":94391,"date":"2025-09-16T12:04:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T12:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=94391"},"modified":"2025-09-16T12:04:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T12:04:22","slug":"bank-of-ghana-shines-at-global-policy-forum-strengthens-drive-for-financial-inclusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=94391","title":{"rendered":"Bank of Ghana shines at global policy forum, strengthens drive for financial inclusion"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Bank of Ghana has reaffirmed its global leadership in advancing financial inclusion following a strong showing at the 2025 Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) Global Policy Forum (GPF), held under the theme \u201cEmpowering Society and Enabling Growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

The high-level event, which brought together global regulators, policymakers, and financial inclusion champions, showcased Ghana\u2019s growing influence in shaping inclusive finance strategies across Africa and beyond. <\/p>\n

The Bank of Ghana has been a member of AFI since March 2010 and continues to play a pivotal role in driving accessibility, usage, and quality of financial services, particularly for underserved communities.<\/p>\n

Leading Ghana\u2019s delegation was the 2nd Deputy Governor, Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu, who also chairs the African Financial Inclusion Policy Initiative (AfPI). <\/p>\n

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Through strategic engagements at the forum, Mrs. Asante-Asiedu and her team highlighted Ghana\u2019s achievements, exchanged experiences with international peers, and reinforced the country\u2019s position as a thought leader in inclusive finance.

Driving Digital and Gender-Inclusive Finance<\/strong>
Ghana\u2019s participation at the GPF was underpinned by ongoing national efforts to deepen financial inclusion. Among these are the strengthening of cybersecurity and operational resilience in the financial sector. <\/p>\n

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The establishment of the Financial Industry Command Security Operations Centre (FICSOC) has become a cornerstone of Ghana\u2019s digital financial security infrastructure, ensuring consumer trust and safeguarding innovation.<\/p>\n

The Bank is also advancing gender-inclusive finance by promoting women\u2019s entrepreneurship and financial access. <\/p>\n

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Its collaboration with the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) is entering a new phase, with increased partnerships and stronger support for women-led businesses across the country.<\/p>\n

Awards and Global Recognition<\/strong>
Ghana\u2019s dedication to innovation was recognized with top honours at the forum. Affinity Savings and Loans, an indigenous FinTech, received the Fintech Innovation Award for its pioneering use of technology to extend financial services to underserved communities an achievement made possible by the Bank of Ghana\u2019s supportive regulatory environment.<\/p>\n

The Bank itself was also honoured as one of the top three institutions globally for its strategic leadership and impactful contributions to financial inclusion, further cementing its role as a regional leader in advancing inclusive growth.<\/p>\n

Looking Ahead<\/strong>
Over the next two years, the Bank of Ghana will intensify its efforts to expand digital financial access, strengthen cybersecurity through FICSOC, and deepen gender-inclusive finance in partnership with AFAWA. <\/p>\n

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These initiatives will be anchored in the National Payment Systems Strategy (2025\u20132029), ensuring every Ghanaian has the tools and opportunities to thrive in a modern, inclusive financial ecosystem.<\/p>\n

The recognition at the Global Policy Forum marks another milestone in Ghana\u2019s journey to empower society and enable growth through innovative, resilient, and inclusive financial systems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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