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Five Ghanaian women shaping the future of economics and finance

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Five Ghanaian Women Who Are Pioneering Economics and Finance

A recent feature on GhanaWeb spotlights five remarkable Ghanaian women whose work is reshaping the country’s economic landscape. From high‑level policy roles to innovative fintech ventures, these leaders demonstrate how diverse perspectives can drive growth and inclusion. The article, which was updated in October 2024, blends profiles of seasoned economists, policy makers, and entrepreneurs, underscoring a shared commitment to data‑driven decision making and social impact.

1. Dr. Grace K. A. – Chief Economist, Bank of Ghana

Grace A., the Bank of Ghana’s chief economist, has been at the forefront of macro‑policy formulation since 2018. In her profile, the GhanaWeb piece highlights her role in steering the country through a turbulent period of commodity price swings and the COVID‑19 pandemic. Dr. Grace’s research on the “informal economy” has influenced reforms that broadened the tax base and encouraged greater participation of micro‑enterprises in the formal sector. Her signature paper on “Digital Monetary Policy for Emerging Markets” was cited by the World Bank in its 2024 report on digital currencies in Africa.

2. Prof. Lillian B. K. – Economist and Professor, University of Ghana

Prof. Lillian B. is the University of Ghana’s most cited economist, known for her work on sustainable development and gender economics. Her lecture series, “Women, Work, and Wealth,” has been adopted by the Ghanaian Ministry of Women, Youth, and Children's Affairs. The article discusses her involvement in the 2023 “National Gender Pay Gap Survey” and her recent publication, “Financing Climate Resilience in Sub‑Saharan Africa.” A link within the article redirects readers to the full paper hosted on the university’s digital repository, where readers can download the data set used to analyze female labor force participation across Ghana’s northern regions.

3. Ms. Abena N. Y. – Co‑Founder, FinTech Pulse

FinTech Pulse, the venture founded by Abena N. Y., has emerged as a leading platform for peer‑to‑peer lending and digital payments in West Africa. The GhanaWeb article describes how Abena’s startup secured a USD 5 million Series A round in early 2024, led by a consortium of European and African investors. Her focus on “women‑centric financial inclusion” is evident in the platform’s feature that offers micro‑loans to female entrepreneurs. The profile links to the company’s investor deck and to a recent interview in The Africa Report where Abena discusses the regulatory hurdles fintech firms face in Ghana.

4. Dr. Nana S. M. – Senior Advisor, International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Dr. Nana S. M., a senior adviser at the IMF, has spent the last decade working on macro‑policy and fiscal frameworks for several African economies. In the feature, her role in the 2021 Ghana IMF‑Ghanaian Government Program is highlighted, particularly her contribution to the “Fiscal Transparency and Anti‑Corruption Measures” chapter. Readers are directed to a link that leads to the IMF’s official policy brief on Ghana, where Dr. Nana’s analysis of debt sustainability under different economic scenarios is detailed.

5. Ms. Kofi T. – Lead Economist, World Bank

Kofi T. is the World Bank’s lead economist for the “West Africa Development Initiative.” The article describes her recent research on “Digital Health Financing” and how she has advised the Ghanaian Ministry of Health on leveraging mobile money for chronic disease management. Her policy brief, linked in the piece, offers a roadmap for scaling digital health financing models across the region. Ms. Kofi’s work on public‑private partnerships in education financing has also been lauded for boosting enrollment rates among girls in rural Ghana.

Themes That Bind the Stories

While each profile stands on its own, the article identifies three common threads:

1. Data‑Driven Policy – Whether it’s macro‑economic forecasting or gender gap analysis, the women use robust data to inform decisions that affect millions.

2. Inclusive Growth – Each leader demonstrates a commitment to widening participation, whether through tax reforms, fintech access, or gender‑focused programs.

3. Global Engagement – Their work extends beyond Ghana’s borders, as they collaborate with international institutions like the IMF, World Bank, and EU partners.

The GhanaWeb piece concludes with an invitation to readers to support these women’s initiatives by investing in local fintech, engaging with policy briefs, and advocating for more women in STEM and economics programs. By shining a light on these trailblazers, the article serves as a call to action: a future where Ghana’s economic engine is inclusive, resilient, and globally competitive.