The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mr Samuel Nartey George, has indicated that Ghana is ready to collaborate with regional and global partners to build a secure, inclusive and future-ready financial ecosystem for West Africa.
He called for stronger local capacity, clearer cross-border data rules and deeper regional cooperation to safeguard financial systems.
He said these at the 25th Silver Jubilee Edition of the Connected Banking Summit and Innovation and Excellence Awards on Wednesday in Accra.
The Minister emphasised that innovation in the financial sector must deliver tangible benefits to small businesses, women, young people, farmers, and the informal sector, noting that ‘Technology alone does not guarantee inclusion.”
Mr George confirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening confidence and accountability across the financial ecosystem through initiatives such as the Data Exchange Hub and the forthcoming Data Harmonisation Bill.
He stressed that secure digital identity systems, interoperable payment platforms, and trusted data governance frameworks remain the foundation for sustainable private sector innovation.
He commended the International Centre for Strategic Alliances for sustaining the Connected Banking Summit over the past 25 years.
Margaret Adjeley Sowah, ISD
