Standard Chartered Hosts Economic Roundtable in Accra, Pledges Support for Ghanaian Businesses and Growth
Standard Chartered Ghana convened a high-level Business and Economic Roundtable at its Accra headquarters, gathering senior government officials, private sector leaders, and development partners to explore strategies for Ghana’s economic transformation. The event, themed “Road to Transformation: Stability, Strategy & Sustainability,” was hosted by Mansa Nettey, CEO of Standard Chartered Ghana, highlighting the bank’s role in bridging private enterprise with policy ambition.
Top executives from Standard Chartered, including Kariuki Ngari, CEO of Standard Chartered Kenya and Africa, Caroline Ngigi, Global Head of Conduct and Financial Crime Risk, Transaction Banking and Africa, and Kirsten Wilkinson, Chief Risk Officer & Regional Chief Credit Officer for Africa and the Middle East, attended the roundtable. Mr. Ngari emphasized the importance of collaboration between policymakers and the private sector, noting that early alignment with economic reforms would position businesses to seize emerging opportunities.
Mrs. Nettey described Standard Chartered as more than a financial partner, calling it a “super-connector” that links clients to growth opportunities across markets. Discussions highlighted initiatives like the government’s 24-Hour Economy Policy, presenting expansion potential in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, technology, and consumer services. Speakers, including economist Professor Godfred Bopkin and lawyer David Ofosu-Dorte, shared insights on policy priorities, debt sustainability, structural reforms, and strategies for scaling private enterprises in alignment with government programs.
Macroeconomic data presented by Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, Government Statistician, and insights from Dr. Adrian Alter, IMF Country Director for Ghana, underscored the country’s recovery trajectory and regional economic progress. Arnold Parker from the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat outlined how the initiative aims to boost productivity and job creation in manufacturing, logistics, digital services, and finance, stressing the need for clearer implementation plans and stronger public-private coordination.
Participants called for long-term financing, infrastructure investment, and policy coherence as key enablers of sustainable growth. The roundtable reinforced Standard Chartered’s commitment to driving economic transformation by ensuring capital flows where it is needed most. This event reflects the bank’s broader engagement strategy across Africa, fostering dialogue on long-term growth, investment, and inclusive development.
source: citi newsroom