Ecobank, Joy Business to host financial dialogue on green finance and inclusive agri-growth in Ghana

Ecobank Ghana PLC and Joy Business are organizing a Financial Dialogue on Tuesday, September 22, to explore how green finance can drive sustainable and inclusive growth in Ghana's agriculture sector. The event, themed "Green Finance, Real Impact: Powering Inclusive Agri-Growth in Ghana," will convene agricultural SMEs, entrepreneurs, regulators, media and other stakeholders at Ecobank's head office in Accra.

Ecobank Ghana's Head of Marketing and Brand, Regina Ofori, explained that the dialogue aims to make green finance more practical and accessible for businesses and individuals by finding ways to mobilize capital to modernize agriculture and support businesses across the agricultural value chain. Ofori connected the event to the development priorities of Ghana's first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, noting that agriculture and food production were key components of his vision.

The dialogue comes after Ghana celebrated Founder's Day, emphasizing the importance of economic independence and domestic production. Ofori stressed that green finance should not be limited to large companies or specialized investors, and that everyone involved in the agricultural sector, from farmers to consumers, has a role in building a sustainable agricultural value chain.

The discussions will focus on practical ways to expand access to finance, support innovation, and strengthen agricultural value chains, with the aim of generating ideas to improve capital access and promote the growth of Ghanaian agribusinesses.