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BoG Governor urges banks to redesign loans for agriculture-focused SMEs
August 12, 2026
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BoG Governor urges banks to redesign loans for agriculture-focused SMEs

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Key Points

  • The Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, urged banks to develop innovative and flexible credit products tailored for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), particularly those in the agricultural value chain.
  • Despite improved economic conditions and a rebound in overall credit creation, agricultural SMEs continue to face challenges accessing finance due to banks perceiving them as high-risk.
  • Dr. Asiama emphasized the need for banks to understand sectors better and align loan repayment schedules with the seasonal cash flows characteristic of agricultural businesses.
  • Ghana's financial conditions are easing, with private sector credit growing by 41.2% in June 2026 and interest rates moderating, presenting an opportunity for increased support to productive sectors.
  • The banking sector shows improved health, with the capital adequacy ratio rising to 20.4% and the non-performing loan ratio declining to 16.1% in June 2026.

Why This Matters

This article highlights a critical bottleneck for Ghana's economic development: the financing gap for agricultural SMEs. Given agriculture's significant role in employment and as a source of raw materials, unlocking credit for this sector is crucial for fostering inclusive growth, enhancing food security, and driving broader economic transformation in the country.

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