In a major step toward unlocking sustainable finance for economic transformation, the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), with the support of The African Climate Foundation (ACF), convened a diverse and high-level Green Finance Workshop on April 29, 2025, at the Fiesta Royale Hotel in Accra.
Held under the umbrella of the Sino-African Green Finance Alliance (SAGFA), the workshop brought together a cross-section of Ghana’s development ecosystem—including policymakers, investors, regulatory institutions, and local businesses—to explore practical pathways for aligning green finance with industrial growth.
Among the key attendees were representatives from leading local banks, manufacturing firms, and prominent regulatory institutions such as the Bank of Ghana, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC). Also present were senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, the Development Bank Ghana, and the World Bank Group, further underscoring the strategic importance of the forum.
In his opening address, Paul Frimpong, Executive Director of ACCPA, emphasized:
“For Ghana to transition into a climate-resilient industrial economy, finance must be a driver—not a barrier. Today’s gathering is proof that we are building the right coalition of actors to make that vision a reality.”
Keynote sessions explored Ghana’s green finance landscape and the country’s readiness to attract climate-aligned investments. The plenary panel featured diverse perspectives on green industrialization, while participants engaged in stakeholder scenario sessions tailored to their sectors—policymakers, financial institutions, and private businesses.
The workshop highlighted the crucial role of regulatory alignment, private sector engagement, and innovative capital solutions in scaling up green finance for industrial development. By connecting actors across sectors, the event laid a solid foundation for coordinated action and informed policy-making.
ACCPA reiterated their commitment to continuing this momentum and will be sharing key outcomes in a post-event report to guide next steps.
Source: Sino-Africa Insider