British High Commission, Bank of Ghana Host Inaugural London–Accra Economic Growth Summit
The British High Commission in Accra, in partnership with the Bank of Ghana (BoG), will today host the inaugural London–to–Accra Economic Growth Summit, aimed at deepening trade, investment and cultural ties between the UK and Ghana, with a strong focus on the British-Ghanaian diaspora.
The Summit, scheduled to take place at the Bank of Ghana headquarters, is expected to bring together about 200 participants, including policymakers, investors, innovators and creatives from both countries, to deliberate on pathways for long-term and inclusive economic growth driven by diaspora engagement.
It forms part of the broader London-to-Accra campaign, an initiative designed to strengthen social, cultural and economic linkages between the two countries, while positioning London and Accra as interconnected hubs for growth and innovation.
Organisers say discussions will focus on how remittances—particularly from the UK-Ghanaian diaspora—can be transformed from a key source of household support into structured channels for trade, investment and enterprise development. Remittances currently play a significant role in financing education, housing, entrepreneurship and innovation in Ghana.
The Summit will also highlight the growing importance of the creative industries as an economic bridge between London and Accra. Through expert panels and presentations, participants will examine the global impact of Ghanaian-led music, fashion, film, design and digital culture, and how cultural capital is reshaping international markets and economic narratives.
Keynote addresses are expected from the British High Commissioner to Ghana, Dr. Christian Rogg, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, as well as senior government officials. Panel discussions will cover themes such as evolving diaspora financial flows, city-led economic growth, and the role of culture and creativity in unlocking investment opportunities.
Dr. Rogg said ahead of the event that the British-Ghanaian diaspora remains central to the shared growth ambitions of both countries, noting that renewed diaspora engagement could unlock fresh opportunities for trade and collaboration.
For his part, Dr. Asiama indicated that the central bank is strengthening policy and regulatory frameworks to support diaspora investment, including reforms in foreign exchange management, digital financial services and lower-cost remittance channels, describing the Summit as an opportunity to align cultural influence with economic outcomes.
According to organisers, the London–to–Accra Economic Growth Summit marks a key step in reinforcing economic and cultural cooperation between the UK and Ghana, with outcomes from the engagement expected to inform future partnerships and long-term investment flows between the two economies.
