Ghana is poised to significantly boost its economy by hosting the 14th Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS), scheduled for October 8th to 10th, 2025 in Accra.
With over 1,500 delegates from across the continent, the summit is projected to generate approximately $1.3 million for the Ghanaian economy through hotel bookings and various other economic activities.
Mr. Foster Awintiti-Akubi, Head of Partnerships and Government Relations for Africa Fintech Summit, highlighted the substantial economic benefit at an event hosted by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre in Accra.
He emphasised that bringing the prestigious fintech event to Ghana underscored the nation’s growing prominence as a financial technology hub in Africa.
Mr. Awintiti-Akubi said beyond the immediate financial gains, the summit was also expected to catalyze further investment into Ghana’s thriving fintech sector.
He noted that the Summit would provide a crucial platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and potential collaborations, further solidifying Ghana’s position in the African fintech landscape and attracting future economic opportunities.
Ghana’s tech industry has demonstrated remarkable growth, standing out as the only top five African destination for venture capital growth in 2024 with an impressive 26 per cent increase, even as overall tech funding in Africa declined.
This growth is largely attributed to its robust fintech sector, particularly in payment solutions.
This marks the official outdooring of a strategic partnership between AFTS and the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC)
The Bank of Ghana has called for collaboration in the promotion of fintech and digital initiatives to enhance Africa’s integration.
It said fintech was bridging access gaps, particularly for underserved and remote communities and cross-borders digital payments were gaining traction, promising to ease trade frictions and accelerate regional commerce.
Source: GNA
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