The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is set to introduce a National Remittance Strategy alongside a nationwide Remittance Roadshow as part of efforts to boost foreign exchange inflows and channel diaspora remittances into sustainable investment opportunities.
The initiatives, which will be developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, come amid growing global uncertainty and increasing pressure on international capital flows, underscoring the need to deepen Ghana’s financial markets.
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, announced the plans while addressing the London–Accra Economic Growth Summit held at Bank Square in Accra.
Dr Asiama said the strategy would outline targeted interventions to strengthen remittance inflows, while the roadshow would promote broader and more inclusive engagement with Ghanaians in the diaspora.
“Within the year, we will roll out key initiatives, including a National Remittance Strategy, developed in close partnership with the Ministry of Finance, as well as a Remittance Roadshow to foster continent-wide engagement with our diasporans,” he stated.
The BoG Governor emphasised the growing role of the diaspora in supporting Ghana’s economy, particularly in a volatile global environment.
He described diaspora remittances as both a stabilising force and a catalyst for long-term economic growth.
Dr Asiama noted that strengthening the London–Accra remittance and investment corridor would be critical in enabling the British-Ghanaian diaspora to convert ideas, innovation and capital into shared prosperity, while also enhancing economic resilience in both Ghana and the United Kingdom.
