The meeting, held at the IFC headquarters in Washington, D.C., centered on strategic partnerships to drive productivity, economic growth, and private sector development. Mr. Diop reaffirmed the IFC’s commitment to Ghana but noted the need for more targeted investments to maximize impact. The IFC Managing Director pointed out that Ghana was underutilizing its diaspora potential, describing it as a "goldmine" for investment and expertise that could accelerate national development.
Dr. Forson welcomed the IFC’s continued support and extended an invitation from President John Dramani Mahama for Mr. Diop to visit Ghana for further engagements. He emphasized the government’s focus on attracting private capital, particularly in infrastructure and agriculture, to bolster economic transformation.
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, who was part of the delegation, highlighted the importance of the IFC’s role in stabilizing Ghana’s financial sector, particularly in supporting specialized deposit-taking institutions undergoing reforms. Also contributing to the discussions were the Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, and former Finance Minister Mr. Seth Terkper, now a Senior Economic Advisor at the Ministry of Finance.
