BOG GOVERNOR URGES PAN-AFRICAN COLLABORATION TO ADVANCE DIGITAL FINANCE

Speaking at the 2025 3i Africa Policy Forum in Accra, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, emphasized the need for a coordinated, continent-wide strategy to accelerate digital finance growth in Africa. Under the theme “One Africa, One Market,” Dr. Asiama advocated for regulatory harmonization, seamless cross-border systems, and strengthened trust among African nations to build an integrated digital financial ecosystem.

He highlighted key partnerships driving this vision, such as Ghana’s fintech passporting collaboration with the National Bank of Rwanda and a joint initiative with the Global Financial Technology Network (Singapore) to develop the Next-Generation Digital Payment Infrastructure Project (DPI). These efforts aim to create a more efficient and inclusive cross-border payment system led by central banks.

Dr. Asiama reaffirmed the Bank of Ghana’s commitment to digital financial inclusion through initiatives like the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) and broader regional innovation frameworks. He urged stakeholders to turn ambition into practical action, positioning Africa as a leader in digital finance.