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August 14, 2026
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Fidelity Bank advocates stronger systems to unlock Ghana’s trade and enterprise potential
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Key Points
- Fidelity Bank Ghana advocates for enhanced stakeholder collaboration, harmonised trade systems, and institutional support to dismantle structural barriers for Ghanaian traders and entrepreneurs, particularly women.
- Director Aaron Ameyaw highlighted poor data quality and fragmented customs systems as major obstacles to trade growth, despite the promise of AI.
- The bank welcomed the Publican AI System, noting its contribution to over US$300 million in revenue, and shared its own successful implementation of robotic process automation.
- Alex Agyei-Amponsah, Director of SME Banking, pointed out that women-led businesses (38-46% in the region) face structural challenges, not a lack of ambition, in growing their enterprises.
- Fidelity Bank addresses these issues through initiatives like the Young Entrepreneurs Fund, offering concessionary financing and regulatory support, and group lending to facilitate market access for women entrepreneurs.
Why This Matters
This article is crucial for Ghana as it addresses fundamental issues hindering economic development and trade, such as fragmented customs systems and poor data quality, which impact revenue generation and efficiency. It also highlights the structural barriers faced by women entrepreneurs, a significant demographic, and outlines actionable solutions by Fidelity Bank. Addressing these challenges through policy and institutional support can unlock significant economic potential, foster inclusive growth, and improve Ghana's competitiveness in regional and international trade.
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