Stanbic Bank Ghana has entered into a landmark three-way partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Mastercard, committing US$600,000 to expand financial and business opportunities for women entrepreneurs and professionals across the country.
The agreement, signed in Accra between March 10–12, 2026, is built around IFC’s Banking on Women programme and marks a significant stride toward inclusive economic growth in Ghana.
At its core, the collaboration aims to develop tailored financial and non-financial solutions that widen access to capital for female-owned small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Beyond funding, the initiative will deliver business support, skills development, mentorship, and gender-responsive banking services designed to help women scale their businesses and advance their careers.
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Speaking at the signing, Stanbic Bank Ghana CEO Kwamina Asomaning underscored the institution’s commitment to the cause.
“This partnership deepens our commitment to inclusive growth by enhancing how we deliver targeted, gender-responsive financial solutions that enable women to drive meaningful economic impact,” he said.
The initiative draws on the distinct strengths of each partner — IFC’s global expertise in gender-smart banking, Stanbic’s deep understanding of the local market, and Mastercard’s technology and payments infrastructure to enable secure, inclusive financial services.
Collectively, the partners aim to bridge persistent financing gaps faced by women-led businesses, stimulate job creation, and support Ghana’s broader development ambitions for a more resilient and equitable economy.