The 3i Africa Policy Forum kicked off in Accra, Ghana, with a call to action for African leaders to work towards creating a single, dynamic economic bloc powered by innovation and investment. The forum, themed “One Africa, One Market: Driving Innovation, Investment, and Impact for a Connected Future,” brought together leaders in policy, regulation, finance, and technology to shape Africa’s digital transformation.
Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, emphasized the need for continental coordination to realize the vision of One Africa, One Market. He highlighted the importance of harmonizing regulatory frameworks, fostering interoperability across financial infrastructures, and building trust and transparency across jurisdictions.
The forum focused on key areas, including attracting sustainable investment into fintech and digital finance, and empowering small and medium-sized enterprises as drivers of regional trade and innovation. The Bank of Ghana’s collaboration with the National Bank of Rwanda and the Global Financial Technology Network on the Next-Gen Digital Payment Infrastructure Project was also showcased as a step towards modernizing Africa’s cross-border payments ecosystem.
The event aims to deliver concrete outcomes and actionable steps to accelerate Africa’s digital economy, with a goal of creating a connected African financial ecosystem by 2030.
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