The Ghana High Commission in the United Kingdom has hosted a high-level business breakfast aimed at mobilising diaspora capital and strengthening partnerships to drive sustainable investment into Ghana.
The meeting, held on 26 January 2026 under the theme “Harnessing Diaspora Capital and Partnerships to Drive Investment to Ghana,” brought together Ghanaian diaspora business leaders, investors, financial institutions, fintech operators and policy stakeholders. It formed part of the Mission’s broader economic diplomacy strategy to deepen diaspora participation in Ghana’s development.
Addressing participants, the High Commissioner, H.E. Mrs Sabah Zita Benson, reaffirmed the Government of Ghana’s commitment to structured diaspora engagement. She urged a shift from traditional remittances towards long-term investments that promote job creation, value addition and inclusive economic growth.
The session featured presentations from key institutions. Mrs Clara B. Arthur, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS), outlined Ghana’s expanding digital payments and fintech ecosystem, highlighting advances in interoperability, secure payment platforms and regional switch integration.
Mrs Diana Afriyie Addo, Head of Trade and Investment at the Ghana High Commission (UK), provided an update on Ghana’s macroeconomic reforms, noting reduced inflation of 5.4 per cent as of December 2025, improved exchange rate stability and ongoing regulatory reforms. She identified priority investment opportunities across agribusiness, infrastructure, special economic zones, real estate, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, garments and textiles.
Mr Fuad Abubakar Mohammed, Head of Ghana Cocoa Marketing Company UK Ltd., highlighted opportunities within cocoa and agribusiness value chains, particularly in processing, logistics and export-oriented ventures.
Discussions focused on leveraging digital payment solutions to support savings, lending and trade, while underscoring the need for strong regulatory frameworks to boost investor confidence. The meeting concluded with a networking session to explore practical collaboration pathways.