Accra, Ghana — The Global Network of Export-Import Banks and Development Finance Institutions (G-NEXID) successfully convened its 6th Exchange Programme on March 22-23, 2026, with Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM) serving as host. The event gathered member institutions, partner organizations, and Ghanaian public entities to advance dialogue on South-South trade, investment, and development finance, positioning Ghana as a strategic hub for intra-African economic cooperation.
Strategic Focus: Intra-African Trade & AfCFTA Integration
The 2026 edition of the G-NEXID Exchange focused on GEXIM's experience in developing innovative solutions to promote intra-African and extra-African trade. The programme highlighted trade and investment opportunities in Ghana, particularly within the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and broader national development initiatives.
- Historical Context: This 6th edition follows successful programmes hosted by India Exim Bank (2016), BNDES (2017), Indonesia Eximbank (2018), Afreximbank (2019), and Saudi EXIM Bank (2025).
- Capacity Building: Organized as a capacity-building and networking platform, the event emphasized institutional cooperation and knowledge-sharing among development finance institutions.
Key Insights & Sectoral Priorities
On the first day, participants received an update on the Network's 2026 work programme and substantive presentations, including an overview of the Ghanaian economy by the Ministry of Finance, with particular attention to debt-related challenges. The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) presented investment opportunities, while GEXIM and Development Bank Ghana (DBG) detailed their mandates, initiatives, products, and services. - afhow
Discussions underscored strong interest in sector-focused webinars and business dialogues, particularly in agribusiness value chains such as poultry and rice. Participants emphasized the importance of continued information exchange and the sharing of best practices, especially in the area of guarantees.
24-Hour Economy & Accelerated Export Development
The second day opened with a presentation on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, a national economic transformation strategy launched by President John Dramani Mahama in July 2025. The initiative aims to enhance economic productivity through continuous industrial activity, accelerated export development, and strategic import substitution.
As the programme is expected to mobilize both private and development capital, it presents concrete opportunities for G-NEXID members in areas such as co-financing, guarantees, trade finance, and technical cooperation.
The programme also featured institutional presentations by guest organizations, namely the African Guarantee and Economic Cooperation Fund (FAGACE) and the West African Development Bank (BOAD), further strengthening the network's reach across the continent.
