Ghana’s Economic Recovery Paves Way for Hosting Global Finance Congress
Ghana’s remarkable economic recovery has positioned the nation as a credible financial hub, earning it the honor of hosting the prestigious ACI World Congress 2026 in Accra on May 21–22.
Dr. Zakari Mumuni, 1st Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, described the selection as a “significant milestone,” reflecting the country’s stabilization after a period of macroeconomic volatility. “These achievements underscore our commitment to sustaining the economy’s recovery and resilience. Ghana being host for this year’s congress is a significant milestone for the nation’s international credibility as a stable financial hub,” he said.
The event, which marks the 64th edition of the congress, is the first in nearly two decades to be held in sub-Saharan Africa, with South Africa being the only other African host in the congress’s 70-year history. For Dr. Mumuni, the congress is a “testament to macroeconomic stability,” and a signal to global capital that Ghana’s financial market is competitive and reliable.
Highlighting the country’s achievements, Dr. Mumuni revealed that inflation dropped from 23.8 percent in December 2024 to 5.4 percent by December 2025, while the Cedi recorded its first annual appreciation since 1992. He also noted that Ghana’s external reserves now exceed $13.8 billion, providing 5.7 months of import cover, far above the IMF’s three-month benchmark.
Beyond these numbers, the Bank of Ghana has implemented bold reforms to modernize the financial sector. Dr. Mumuni cited the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Act and new guidelines for non-interest banking as pivotal measures to attract global investors.
Lawrence Osilaja Boampong, CEO of ACI Ghana, said the timing of these reforms is ideal, noting that institutional investors from Europe and the Middle East view the congress as a “strategic entry point” into the wider African market. Echoing this optimism, Steve Williams, Managing Partner of Treasury Warehouse, credited the central bank’s regulatory approach for creating stability, adding that Ghana is now well-positioned to weather global market fluctuations.
For the local financial community, the congress is a moment of pride. Othniel Ekow Kwainoe, MP and former CEO of ACI Ghana, described it as a “full-circle moment” that puts Ghanaian financial professionals on the global stage.
As global market players prepare to converge in Accra, Ghana’s economic turnaround is set to take center stage, highlighting both resilience and opportunity in West Africa’s fastest-growing financial landscape.
