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August 13, 2026
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BoG urges banks to mobilise diaspora remittances for investment

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Key Points

  • The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is urging commercial banks to innovate in converting diaspora remittances into long-term savings and investments.
  • Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama called for digital platforms and new financial products to facilitate easier investment by Ghanaians abroad.
  • This initiative is supported by Ghana's improving macroeconomic conditions, including 6.4% Q1 2026 GDP growth, easing inflation, and exchange rate stability.
  • The engagement forms part of consultations to develop a national remittance strategy aimed at increasing the economic contribution of diaspora funds.
  • The ultimate goal is to channel diaspora capital from consumption towards wealth creation, savings, entrepreneurship, investment, and sustainable economic growth.

Why This Matters

Ghana significantly relies on remittances, primarily for household consumption. This BoG initiative is crucial as it seeks to strategically redirect these substantial inflows towards productive investments, fostering entrepreneurship and sustainable economic growth. It represents a policy effort to leverage diaspora capital for broader national development and long-term economic resilience.

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