Accra: 3i Africa Summit 2025

DBG (Development Bank Ghana) is a development finance institution with a primary mission to support business growth in Ghana by providing long-term financing and risk management services. We play a key role in the private sector development and improve access to finance by applying global best practices and sustainable management across all our operations.

Our vision is to accelerate inclusive and sustainable economic transformation by fostering the growth of a competitive private sector. We are committed to financing economic growth, creating jobs, and building capacity for SMEs. To achieve this, we provide long-term financing solutions underpinned by technology and evidence-based research.

DBG also places significant emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) excellence, promoting sustainable practices in the businesses we support. Our goal is to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent, while operating independently as a financially sustainable, world-class institution.

Through solid governance and leadership, DBG aims to support Ghana’s economic growth while contributing to long-term sustainability and positive impact on the country’s development.

The Global Finance & Technology Network is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting inclusive, resilient, and efficient financial ecosystems worldwide. Launched by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, it facilitates global collaboration by bringing together leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society to encourage technological innovation within financial services.

The organization’s core mission is to foster the adoption and application of technology in the financial sector to make financial ecosystems more efficient and accessible. The Network offers global forums, advisory services on innovation ecosystems, partnerships with digital platforms, and investments in high-growth technology startups with the potential for positive social impact.

Through its international collaborations, the Global Finance & Technology Network plays a pivotal role in the digital transformation of the financial sector, promoting financial inclusion and strengthening the resilience of global financial systems.

The Bank of Ghana, established on March 4, 1957, is the central institution responsible for monetary and financial management in the country. It traces its origins to the Bank of the Gold Coast (BCG), which was created before Ghana’s independence. The idea of a central bank emerged in the 1950s as political independence approached, with the goal of strengthening the country’s economic autonomy. In 1955, a committee was formed to lay the groundwork for the establishment of a central bank. As a result, the Bank of Ghana was formed even before the official declaration of independence on March 6, 1957.

The primary role of the Bank of Ghana is to formulate and implement monetary policies, regulate the banking system, and supervise financial institutions. It issues the national currency, manages reserves, and advises the government on economic matters. Since its establishment, the Bank has played a central role in stabilizing the currency, regulating credit, and supporting the country’s economic growth. Over the years, it has been governed by various laws, with the Bank of Ghana Act of 2002 being the current legislation.

The first Governor of the Bank was Alfred Eggleston, a Scottish banker, with his deputy being Douglas F. Stone, a British central banking expert. Today, the Bank continues to play a key role in Ghana’s economic regulation, overseeing financial institutions and maintaining international banking relationships.