Ghana and Zambia deepen digital finance cooperation through Central Bank engagement

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye

Ghana and Zambia are advancing collaboration in digital finance following high-level engagements between policymakers and financial regulators aimed at strengthening practical implementation across both markets.

Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, led a Zambian delegation to the Bank of Ghana, where discussions focused on transitioning from policy dialogue to actionable cooperation in the digital finance ecosystem.

The delegation was received by Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu, who described the engagement as timely, particularly as African economies intensify efforts to modernise financial systems and strengthen regulatory frameworks.

Central to the discussions was the recognition of an existing technical relationship between the two countries at the central banking level. Minister Samuel Nartey George noted that this foundation provides a strategic advantage for accelerating collaboration and delivering tangible outcomes.

He emphasised the importance of engaging financial regulators not only at the policy level but also in terms of practical implementation, adding that the established technical cooperation enables both countries to move forward more efficiently and with greater coordination.

The engagement reflects a broader shift across the continent towards deeper regional integration in digital finance, with countries seeking to align regulatory approaches, enhance interoperability, and unlock innovation in financial services.