The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mr Samuel Nartey George, has stated at the launch of the 3i Africa Summit 2026 on Tuesday that Ghana is moving from fragmented digital interventions to a coordinated national framework.
According to him, key policies, including the Data Harmonisation Bill, expansion of affordable connectivity, and strengthened digital public infrastructure, form the backbone for this new framework.
Mr George explained that under President Mahama’s leadership, Ghana’s digital transformation agenda is anchored on a people-centred approach, ensuring that technology translates into tangible improvements in livelihoods.
“Fintech is enabling farmers to receive secure payments, SMEs to access credit, and young innovators to scale solutions beyond our borders,” he said.
The Minister further noted that upcoming SIM registration reforms will enhance digital identity systems and support credit assessment, reinforcing trust in digital lending.
Commending the Bank of Ghana for convening the 3i Africa Summit, the Minister described the platform as vital for shaping policy, driving investment, and positioning Ghana as a leader in Africa’s fast-evolving fintech ecosystem.
In his keynote address, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson P. Asiama, defined the summit as a strategic response to the rapid transformation of financial systems across Africa.
He explained that technology is fundamentally reshaping how value is created, transferred, and regulated, stressing that the choices made now will determine whether fintech becomes disruptive or developmental.
“Africa’s progress must not occur in silos but through interconnected ecosystems,” the Governor said, calling for interoperable payment systems, trusted digital infrastructure, and coherent regulatory frameworks.
Margaret Adjeley Sowah, ISD
