UK High Commission, Bank of Ghana host London to Accra Economic Growth Summit

The British High Commission in Ghana, in partnership with the Bank of Ghana, has hosted the Inaugural London-to-Accra Economic Growth Summit 2026.

The summit, held on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, brought together key stakeholders including the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni, Second Deputy Governor Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu, British High Commissioner to Ghana Dr. Christian Rogg, government officials, members of the diaspora, private institutions and development partners.

The event focused on exploring new pathways for sustainable economic development and strengthening engagement between policymakers and the diaspora.

Addressing the summit, Governor Dr. Asiama reaffirmed the Bank of Ghana’s commitment to financial stability and sustainable economic growth. He said the summit would deepen structured dialogue between the diaspora and policymakers and help unlock transformative opportunities for growth and development.

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He further announced that within the year, the Bank of Ghana will roll out targeted interventions, including a National Remittance Strategy in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, as well as a Remittance Roadshow aimed at continent-wide diaspora engagement.