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Ghana-UK Investment Summit

2026-06-012026-06-15
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  1. June 2026

  2. Joy Online

    At the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Johnson Pandit Asiama, outlined an ambitious vision for Ghana to become an International Financial Services Centre and the “Singapore of Africa.” The aspiration reflects growing confidence in Ghana’s econ …

    Transforming Ghana into “Singapore of Africa”: Why domestic private capital reforms matter

  3. Joy Online

    … As part of efforts to deepen economic ties between Ghana and the UK, President Mahama opened the Ghana-UK Investment Summit and declared Ghana open for business. …

    Mahama pays courtesy call on King Charles III

  4. Business & Financial Times

    … Speaking at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London, Dr. Asiama said many investors continued to analyse Ghana through a crisis-era lens that no longer reflected current economic realities. …

    Governor urges investors to judge country by reforms, not 2022 crisis

  5. Joy Online

    … Addressing participants at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London, he acknowledged that private sector credit as a share of Gross Domestic Product remained below levels recorded in many peer economies. …

    BoG Governor pushes digital credit, bankable projects to boost private sector lending

  6. Daily Guide

    … The protest took place outside a town hall event attended by President Mahama as part of his official visit to the UK for the Ghana-UK Investment Summit. …

    Protest Hits Mahama In London

  7. Joy Online

    … Johnson Asiama, during an engagement with businesses and investors at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit, noted that recent developments in the Middle East may force the Monetary Policy Committee to “pause” policy rate cuts. …

    BoG fears inflation could inch above 10% by year-end due to rising crude prices

  8. Joy Online

    … Speaking in an interview on the sidelines of the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London, he disclosed that significant progress has been made in designing the financing framework and addressing regulatory concerns raised by stakeholders. …

    Deputy COCOBOD CEO for Finance, Ato Boateng, outlines new financing framework at Ghana-UK Investment Summit

  9. Joy Online

    … Closing the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London, President Mahama emphasised a transition toward durable economic integration. …

    Ghana-UK Investment Summit signals fundamental transition from foreign aid to trade partnerships

  10. Joy Online

    … Speaking at the ongoing Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London, Administrator of the GMTF, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, said the Fund is changing lives by removing financial barriers that prevent many Ghanaians from accessing critical medical treatment. …

    GMTF seeks global backing as Administrator showcases transformative impact at Ghana–UK Investment Summit in London

  11. The Chronicle

    … The demonstrators, dressed in red and black and carrying Ghanaian flags, gathered under police protection outside a town hall event attended by President Mahama during his official visit to the United Kingdom for the Ghana-UK Investment Summit. …

    Ghanaian Protesters welcome Mahama to London
Business

Bank of Ghana Governor envisions nation as Africa's financial hub

The News

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana outlined an ambition for Ghana to become an International Financial Services Centre and the "Singapore of Africa" at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London. Achieving this requires building a deep, competitive domestic investment ecosystem capable of financing long-term economic growth, according to the Governor and the CEO of the Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association.

5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. Bank of Ghana Governor envisions nation as Africa's financial hub

    The Governor of the Bank of Ghana outlined an ambition for Ghana to become an International Financial Services Centre and the "Singapore of Africa" at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London. Achieving this requires building a deep, competitive domestic investment ecosystem capable of financing long-term economic growth, according to the Governor and the CEO of the Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Mahama meets King Charles III at Buckingham Palace

    President John Dramani Mahama paid a courtesy call on King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, concluding a five-day visit to the United Kingdom focused on diplomacy and investment. During the trip, Mahama also held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, met with Ghanaians in the UK, and opened the Ghana-UK Investment Summit to promote economic cooperation.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Bank governor urges investors to focus on Ghana's recent reforms

    At the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London, Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama urged international investors to assess Ghana based on institutional reforms and economic frameworks implemented in recent years rather than the 2022 economic crisis. He highlighted amendments to the Bank of Ghana Act limiting central bank financing of government and stronger fiscal rules aimed at budget discipline and sustainability.

    4 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. BoG Governor promotes digital credit and bankable projects for lending

    Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama says improving credit access is a priority as the country stabilizes economically. He attributes low private sector lending to Ghana's history of high interest rates and economic uncertainty, but notes that macroeconomic stability is beginning to reverse the trend; discussions with banks reveal a shortage of bankable projects rather than available funds.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghanaian diaspora protests Mahama's governance in London

    Ghanaian community members in the UK staged a demonstration in London on Saturday outside a town hall event attended by President Mahama, protesting poor governance, economic hardship, and unfulfilled campaign promises. The protesters, dressed in red and black, carried placards criticising government performance on issues including market hardship, power outages, cocoa prices, and health projects.

    3 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Bank of Ghana warns inflation may exceed 10% if oil prices stay high

    The Bank of Ghana projects inflation could rise above 10 percent by year-end if crude oil prices remain above 100 dollars, potentially breaching its upper target band. Rising fuel costs could drive transport fares and utility tariffs higher, pressuring inflation in coming months.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. COCOBOD launches locally financed commercial paper programme

    The Ghana Cocoa Board is at an advanced stage of implementing a new domestic financing regime through a commercial paper programme, with pension funds, commercial banks, and industry stakeholders identified as primary sources. The Deputy CEO says the institution has hired transaction advisors and is close to finalising the programme's structure ahead of launch.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana-UK Growth Partnership shifts bilateral ties toward investment-led strategy

    Ghana and the UK have signed the Ghana-UK Growth Partnership, a roadmap valued at up to £215 million that marks a shift away from traditional aid frameworks toward investment-led collaboration. The agreement prioritizes maritime infrastructure—including a £101 million allocation for the Takoradi Floating Dock Project—along with climate finance and environmental sustainability initiatives.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Ghana Medical Trust Fund seeks global support at London investment summit

    The Ghana Medical Trust Fund intensified calls for international support to expand access to specialised healthcare at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London, citing the recovery of three-year-old Delshad Alukure, who received life-saving heart surgery costing more than GH¢150,000 through the Fund's pilot intervention programme.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Ghanaian protesters in London demonstrate against Mahama

    Ghanaian protesters in the UK staged a demonstration in London during President Mahama's official visit for a Ghana-UK Investment Summit, protesting what they described as poor governance and unfulfilled promises by the NDC administration. The demonstrators, numbering in their hundreds, carried placards citing grievances including unfulfilled cocoa price promises, health service failures, and economic hardship.

    2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  6. UK-Ghana Growth Partnership signed to boost investment and jobs

    President John Mahama has announced the signing of a UK-Ghana Growth Partnership to deepen economic cooperation and accelerate job creation and industrial development. The agreement, formalised at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London with UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, is expected to support private-sector expansion, improve trade facilitation, enhance industrial growth, and strengthen education systems.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Mahama announces UK-Ghana Growth Partnership with £215m investment

    President John Dramani Mahama has signed a UK-Ghana Growth Partnership in London aimed at deepening economic cooperation and attracting investment into key sectors over 2026–2028. The agreement includes investment deals worth up to £215 million focused on private-sector development, infrastructure expansion, and skills training.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. BoG Governor credits consultative approach to supporting economic recovery

    Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama says a consultative and listening-based leadership has shaped policies supporting Ghana's economic recovery. The central bank has engaged trader associations, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to understand economic challenges and implement reforms, including changes to the foreign exchange framework and solutions for digital content creators receiving international payments.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. UK backs Takoradi dry dock with £101m investment

    The UK-backed Private Infrastructure Development Group has announced a £101 million investment in a ship repair and dry docking facility at Takoradi Port, expected to create up to 430 jobs and strengthen Ghana's maritime sector. The investment was announced at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London, attended by President John Dramani Mahama and described as the largest investment to date by the organisation in Ghana.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Mahama pitches Ghana as ECOWAS and African market gateway

    President Mahama told the Ghana-UK Investment Summit that Ghana offers investors access to the ECOWAS market of over 425 million people and the African Continental Free Trade Area representing more than 1.4 billion consumers, citing the country's stable democracy, predictable governance, strong institutions, and ongoing reforms to improve investment protection.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Mahama urges UK investors to commit at Ghana summit

    President John Mahama declared Ghana open for business at a Ghana-UK Investment Summit, calling on British and international investors to make concrete commitments rather than short-term arrangements. The summit brought together government officials and investors to explore opportunities across manufacturing, technology, infrastructure, agribusiness, renewable energy, and other sectors.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. President Mahama visits London for royal audience and investment summit

    President John Dramani Mahama is in London for a high-level visit featuring meetings with King Charles III and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The visit aims to deepen bilateral relations between Ghana and the UK and includes a Ghana-UK Investment Summit, a London Stock Exchange appearance, and addresses at Chatham House and the Africa Debate at the Guildhall.

    1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  6. Ghana, UK convene summit on cocoa value chain investment

    Ghana and the United Kingdom are holding an investment summit in London themed "The Reset Agenda: Restoring Investor Confidence to Unlock Opportunities and Shared Prosperity," with a focus on repositioning Ghana's cocoa sector. The Cocoa Marketing Company, Ghana's sole authorized cocoa exporter, is working to convert the country's reputation for premium cocoa into investment opportunities across the value chain, moving beyond raw commodity exports.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  7. Agri-Impact CEO to lead delegation at Ghana-UK investment summit

    Dr. Daniel Fahene Acquaye, CEO of Agri-Impact Limited and Chairman of the CSIR–Crop Research Institute, will lead a delegation to the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London on 1–2 June 2026, where he will participate in a high-level panel on positioning Ghana as an agribusiness investment hub and meet with potential investors and development partners.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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