Building on the success of the inaugural 3i Africa Summit in 2024. The 2025 Policy Forum adopts a more targeted, high-level format to deepen dialogue at the intersection of policy, regulation, and digital finance.
With a guest list limited to 150 influential stakeholders—including central bank governors, FinTech leaders, investors, and global partners—the Forum is designed to shape the future of cross-border financial innovation, SME trade enablement between the corridors of Africa and Asia, and digital asset governance across Africa.
14th May, 2025
Date
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Time
Accra, Ghana
Venue
By Invite Only
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The 3i Africa Policy Forum 2025 is organized by Bank of Ghana
Dr. Johnson P. AsiamaGovernor of the Bank of Ghana
Shaibu
Shaibu HarunaCEO, MobileMoney Limited
Raadhika
Raadhika SihinHead of Policy at Elevandi
Kwame
Kwame Agyapong OppongHead of FinTech and Innovation , Bank of Ghana
Ingrid
Ms. Ingrid CyuzuzoSenior Principal and Manager, Financial Innovation, National Bank of Rwanda
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- Clear regulatory pathways for cross-border retail payment interoperability across Africa by 2030.
- High-level commitment to SME digital trade facilitation across Africa and Asia
- Strategic roadmap for governing digital assets within Africa’s emerging DPI
- Strengthened partnerships between governments, investors, fintechs, and multilateral bodies.
- Greater alignment among central banks and financial policymakers on digital infrastructure development.
1. Interoperability & Cross-Border Payments
Creating a cohesive framework for retail-focused payment systems that transcends national and institutional borders—particularly for non-bank financial service providers.
Key Focus Areas:
- Regional alignment on instant payment systems
- Enabling non-bank participants in cross-border payment ecosystems
- Case studies of successful interoperability frameworks (e.g. PAPSS, EAPS)
- The role of central banks and regulators in facilitating seamless transactions
2. SME Trade Enablement & Investment Connectivity
Harnessing technology, trade policy, and inclusive finance to enable African SMEs to grow, scale, and connect with Asia and beyond.
Key Focus Areas:
- Financing and de-risking cross-border SME trade
- Embedding FinTech into supply chains, export finance, and e-commerce
- Public-private collaboration to build digital trade corridors.
- Regional cooperation for trade facilitation across Africa-Asia markets
3. Digital Assets & Next Generation Public Infrastructure
Establishing principled frameworks for digital assets that sit atop modern, interoperable public digital infrastructure (DPI).
Key Focus Areas:
- Governance of CBDCs, tokenized assets, and stablecoins
- Building DPI layers: digital ID, eKYC, consent frameworks, and payments
- Regulatory models that balance innovation with financial stability
- Global best practices and Africa-led solutions for digital asset integration