The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison says companies seeking to invest in the country must integrate sustainability principles in their operations.
According him, the adoption of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles in their decision making will help ensure that "actions taken today can pave the way for a better and sustainable tomorrow".
Speaking at the ongoing 3i Africa Summit at the Accra International Conference Centre, the BoG boss stressed that "as stewards of responsible finance, discussions on environmental, social and governance principles are vital."
He was optimistic that the platform will enable participants to achieve tangible policy outcomes that will enable affordable and safe instant cross border payments.
"This will help fintech to drive Africa’s economic agenda by committing to a sound regulatory environment, advance digital public infrastructure and finally acknowledge the role of fintech in bridging the gap between sectors including the creative arts industry," he added.
The 3i Africa Summit, which seeks to generate greater momentum and traction for Africa’s digital finance agenda by causing finance, policy and technology to meet at the crossroads will end on Wednesday, May 15.
It is being organised by the Bank of Ghana (BoG), with support from the Development Bank Ghana (DBG) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) through its subsidiary, Elevandi.
Speakers expected to grace the event include the Bank of Ghana’s Dr. Ernest Addison, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso and the National Bank of Rwanda’s Hon. John Rwangombwa.
Latest Stories
-
Baby abandoned in manhole in Tema Community 1
3 mins -
We’ll establish fiscal council to rein in excessive borrowing – Finance Minister
9 mins -
Mortuary workers issue fresh strike threat
13 mins -
‘Lapses in banking system are not unique’ – John Awuah on managing fraud in Ghana’s Banks
21 mins -
Bawumia confident of victory in 2024 election
55 mins -
Strengthening audit institutions essential for tackling fiscal mismanagement – Domelevo
1 hour -
Healthy Aging: The Role of the Gut Microbiome and How Diet Can Help
1 hour -
Seek medical care, diagnosis for breast cancer – Dr Abiti to women
1 hour -
Hardship: Men now collect marriage list from different families to get cheapest – Report
1 hour -
‘If you’re looking for trouble, you’ll get it,’ Falz tells VeryDarkMan
1 hour -
Paramount Chief of Avenor grateful to NPP, calls for completion of Agenda 111 project
2 hours -
Bawumia commissions ultramodern office complex for Ho Municipal Assembly
2 hours -
Bawumia declares NPP’s infrastructure record unmatched
2 hours -
Importers face duty on Electric Vehicles despite gov’t’s exemption promises
2 hours -
4 additional Democracy Hub protesters discharged
2 hours