Communication Minister Champions Fintech-Led Growth as Ghana Hosts 3i Africa Summit 2026 Launch
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to building an inclusive and innovation-driven digital economy, positioning fintech as a central pillar of Ghana’s economic transformation agenda.
Speaking on March 24, 2026, at the of press launch of the 3i Africa Summit 2026 in Accra, the Minister commended the Bank of Ghana for its leadership in convening a platform that fosters dialogue, shapes policy, and drives investment within Africa’s fast-evolving financial technology ecosystem.
He emphasised that under the leadership of the President, H. E. John Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s digital transformation agenda is anchored on a people-centred approach where technology translates into tangible improvements in livelihoods.
According to him, government is shifting from fragmented interventions to a coordinated national framework, supported by policies such as the Data Harmonisation Bill, expansion of affordable connectivity, and strengthened digital public infrastructure.
He highlighted fintech’s critical role in enabling financial inclusion—empowering farmers with secure payments, supporting SMEs with access to credit, and equipping young innovators to scale solutions beyond Ghana’s borders.
The Minister further noted that upcoming SIM registration reforms will enhance digital identity systems and support credit assessment within the digital lending space.
Delivering the keynote address, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson P. Asiama, underscored the significance of the Summit as more than a ceremonial launch, describing it as a strategic response to the rapid transformation of financial systems across Africa.
The Governor noted that technology is fundamentally reshaping how value is created, transferred, and regulated, stressing that the decisions taken now will determine whether these changes become merely disruptive or truly developmental.
He explained that the 3i platform—built on Innovation, Investment and Impact—was established to align policy ambition with market opportunity and has already demonstrated Ghana’s ability to convene meaningful continental dialogue.
Dr Asiama called for interoperable payment systems, trusted digital infrastructure, and coherent regulatory frameworks across the continent, noting that Africa’s progress must not occur in silos but through interconnected ecosystems.
The Governor stressed that collaboration between regulators, industry players, and investors remains essential, adding that well-balanced regulation builds trust, attracts investment, and ultimately drives scale and inclusion within the financial sector.
The launch brought together policymakers, financial sector leaders, development partners, and the media, setting the stage for the 2026 Summit, which is expected to convene Heads of State, central bank governors, investors, and innovators to shape Africa’s digital financial future.
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