Ghana’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, recently met with MTN Ghana’s top leadership to explore ways to strengthen the country’s investment climate and accelerate sustainable development through digital innovation.
The meeting centered on improving Ghana’s economic environment to attract both domestic and international capital, with a particular focus on the telecommunications sector.
This aligns with the government’s broader national growth strategy and upcoming economic dialogue, as previously outlined by the Ministry of Finance.
A major policy signal from the session was the announcement that Ghana is preparing to roll out the first phase of its Green Finance Taxonomy part of a broader push to mobilize environmentally sustainable capital.
In parallel, the government is advancing climate finance mechanisms aimed at reducing emissions while balancing agriculture and forest conservation goals.
MTN Ghana, represented by CEO Stephen Blewett, reaffirmed its commitment to investing in the country’s digital ecosystem.
The company highlighted its role in digital skills initiatives such as the One Million Coders programme and ongoing innovation projects designed to support national development priorities.
Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson underscored Ghana’s commitment to fiscal discipline and the achievement of key economic milestones under the ongoing IMF programme.
Meanwhile, MTN’s CEO Stephen Blewett advocated for bold digital investments, describing them as essential to economic recovery and long-term job creation.
This engagement reflects a strategic convergence between public policy and private-sector investment.
First, it signals a deeper level of collaboration between government and industry, particularly in shaping policies that drive digital growth and sustainability-led financing.
Second, the rollout of green finance tools, including the anticipated taxonomy, marks a clear policy shift toward environmentally conscious investment frameworks.
Finally, MTN’s active participation in coding and AI training programmes directly supports the government’s push to build digital skills and scale Ghana’s tech industry.
Looking ahead, the government is expected to launch the Green Finance Taxonomy around the time of the next SDG Investment Fair.
By: J.W Quarm
