Swiss government agency partnering with Ghana's National Development Planning Commission on urban mobility and sustainable transport planning projects.
… BoG subsequently introduced a compliance assessment framework in 2021 with support from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). …
… BoG subsequently introduced a compliance assessment framework in 2021 with support from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). …
… The call was made during the ESG Roundtable for Development Partners, which brought together representatives from the World Bank Group, GIZ, KfW, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and other organisations worki …
… The Family Governance Workshop forms part of IFC’s broader efforts to strengthen governance and long-term sustainability among family-owned businesses and SMEs in Ghana.The programme is supported by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), which has partnered IFC …
… The ESG Roundtable for Development Partners brought together key representatives from the World Bank Group, GIZ, KfW, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), and other organisations to exchange insights on ongoing …
… EVENT AT A GLANCE ISEAL Global Sustainability Symposium, 9 June 2026, Accra, Ghana Convened by ISEAL, the global membership organisation for sustainability systems Supported by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) Brings together producers, governments, busines …
… The training programme is being supported by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs as part of its efforts to promote sustainable private sector development and competitiveness in Ghana.
… The programme, organised by the Municipal Directorate of the NCCE, was supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, the European Union (EU), and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internation …
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration on the second phase of the Ghana Urban Mobility and Accessibility Project (GUMAP II). …
The Bank of Ghana has launched a national Sustainable Finance Roadmap to coordinate financial sector regulation and strengthen resilience to climate-related risks, following recent flooding in Accra. BoG Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama notes the framework marks a shift toward unified regulatory oversight across banking, insurance, pensions and capital markets, treating climate change as a financial stability concern alongside an environmental one.
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Bank of Ghana launches Sustainable Finance Roadmap treating climate risk as a financial stability concern, marking regulatory shift toward resilience.
The Bank of Ghana has launched a national Sustainable Finance Roadmap to coordinate financial sector regulation and strengthen resilience to climate-related risks, following recent flooding in Accra. BoG Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama notes the framework marks a shift toward unified regulatory oversight across banking, insurance, pensions and capital markets, treating climate change as a financial stability concern alongside an environmental one.
The Bank of Ghana has launched a national Sustainable Finance Roadmap to coordinate financial sector regulation, strengthen resilience to climate-related risks, and attract global capital for climate and sustainable development projects. Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama stated that sustainable finance is central to financial stability and long-term investment, as climate change poses direct financial risks to asset values, lending and the broader financial system.
The International Finance Corporation has called for stronger collaboration among development partners to accelerate the adoption of environmental, social and governance standards that promote sustainable private sector growth and economic development in Ghana. The appeal was made during an ESG Roundtable that brought together representatives from the World Bank Group, GIZ, KfW, UNDP, and other organisations working in Ghana's ESG landscape to exchange ideas and improve coordination.
The International Finance Corporation held its fourth Family Governance Workshop in Accra, bringing together family business leaders and governance experts to discuss succession planning, leadership transitions, and governance frameworks that strengthen long-term business sustainability and wealth preservation across generations.
The International Finance Corporation has brought together development partners across Ghana's environmental, social and governance ecosystem to strengthen collaboration and accelerate adoption of sustainable business practices. The ESG Roundtable for Development Partners involved representatives from the World Bank Group, GIZ, KfW, UNDP, SECO and other organisations to exchange insights and explore partnership opportunities.
Ghana will host the ISEAL Global Sustainability Symposium on 9 June 2026 in Accra, bringing together supply chain leaders, policymakers and sustainability experts as the EU's Deforestation Regulation takes full effect by 30 December 2026. The summit will focus on making supply chains more resilient and equitable amid climate shocks, market volatility and tightening regulation.
The Ghana Private Sector Competitiveness Programme Phase II has committed to supporting the Tree Crops Development Authority through a nationwide staff training programme aimed at improving regulation, compliance, and operational efficiency in Ghana's tree crop sector.
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) held a sensitisation programme at Techire Senior High School in Tano North Municipality aimed at inculcating values of integrity and patriotism in youth. Officials emphasised discipline, punctuality and time-consciousness as critical to personal success and national development, while covering topics including conflict of interest, accountability and ethical leadership.
The National Development Planning Commission and Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs have reaffirmed commitment to the second phase of the Ghana Urban Mobility and Accessibility Project, focusing on sustainable transport planning across metropolitan and municipal assemblies. The NDPC Director-General stressed the importance of practical planning tools, stakeholder coordination, and rebuilding transport departments within local assemblies to support implementation.
The New Juaben North Municipal Office of the NCCE engaged Pope John Senior High School students on the rule of law and fighting corruption, focusing on influence peddling, abuse of office, and ethical leadership as part of the PAIRED project. The Eastern Regional Director of the NCCE urged students to uphold honesty and warned against minor acts of dishonesty such as examination malpractice as early signs of corruption.