By Francis Ntow
Accra, May 9, GNA – Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), has urged African regulators, investors, innovators and policymakers to translate discussions on digital finance into measurable action.
He said the outcomes of the 2026 3i Africa Summit must drive concrete progress towards Africa’s integrated digital financial future and economic transformation.
Delivering the closing address at the three‑day summit in Accra, Dr Asiama said that the engagements had initiated the practical work of building Africa’s integrated digital financial future and economic transformation.
“This climax signals the continuation of innovation and advancement of our digital financial ecosystem. While I’m confident that expectations of these discussions have been met, it is imperative that deliberate and coordinated actions follow from here to translate dialogue into tangible outcomes,” he said.
The summit, held on the theme: “Shaping Africa’s integrated fintech future,” brought together government officials, regulators, policymakers, fintech firms, institutional investors, startups and other stakeholders across the continent.
Dr Asiama called for a rebirth of Africa’s digital and financial ecosystem to strategically harness the potential of the continent’s youthful population to expand the fintech landscape and promote sustainable and inclusive growth.
He acknowledged existing challenges but said the fintech ecosystem offered significant opportunities for the continent, stressing the need for strategic investment, patient capital and enduring partnerships.
“The work of harmonisation of financial systems of licensed passporting and supervisory convergence will not be buried under these conversations. We have to continuously champion and support its advancement,” he said.
Dr Asiama highlighted Ghana’s progress in digital finance governance, citing the passage of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, the issuance of the Digital Credit Service Providers framework directive and the rollout of cyber and information security directives.
He announced plans to establish innovation hubs in all regions of Ghana to expand opportunities for young people in the fintech sector, alongside the development of a dedicated legal framework for fintech regulation.
Dr Asiama also disclosed plans to launch a continental fintech sandbox, describing the measures as part of Ghana’s commitment to building an innovative and inclusive financial ecosystem for Africa.
He urged investors to provide tailored patient capital and long-term partnerships aligned with Africa’s digital finance vision.
Dr Asiama advised fintech founders and innovators to engage regulators early, strengthen governance structures and prioritise consumer trust.
He expressed appreciation to governors, dignitaries, regulators, policymakers, fintech investors, institutional investors, startups, and government officials who participated in the summit.
Dr Asiama said he was optimistic that the foundations laid during the summit in Accra would support the growth of an integrated, inclusive and innovative Africa.
“Let us carry forward its outcomes from Accra into your central banks, into your countries, into your ministries and into your boardrooms. Let us sustain this momentum into the next summit,” he said.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey
Reporter: Francis Ntow