The Ghana International Bank (GHIB) and the Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM) are strengthening their strategic partnership to accelerate Ghana’s export-led growth agenda through enhanced access to international markets, trade finance and global banking services.
The partnership is expected to provide Ghanaian businesses with stronger financial and technical support to improve their competitiveness in regional and international markets.
A statement issued in Accra said the discussions between the two institutions focused on strengthening cooperation and identifying strategic opportunities for collaboration.
It said to formalise the partnership, the two institutions agreed to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as soon as possible to establish a framework for future engagement and joint initiatives.
The statement said the collaboration sought to create a more integrated ecosystem for exporters and corporate businesses by combining domestic export financing with world-class international banking solutions.
The partnership will support businesses throughout the export value chain, from production and export readiness to international trade execution, settlement and access to global financial markets.
It said as Ghana’s international bank, GHIB will leverage its expertise in correspondent banking, treasury and foreign exchange solutions, syndicated finance, commodity finance and international trade services to complement GEXIM’s export development mandate.
Mr Ian Greenstreet, the Chief Executive Officer of GHIB, described the bank as the natural international banking partner for GEXIM, noting that both institutions occupied complementary positions within Ghana’s economic architecture.
He said the collaboration would provide many of the essential building blocks required to transform Ghana into a leading trading hub and export destination.
Mr Greenstreet said while GEXIM supported Ghanaian businesses to produce, grow and export, GHIB connected those businesses to the global financial system through correspondent banking, treasury solutions, syndicated finance, commodity finance and international trade services.
He said the bank remained committed to helping Ghanaian businesses access international markets, attract investment and compete successfully on the global stage.
Mr Sylvester Mensah, the Chief Executive Officer of the GEXIM, said the partnership would significantly strengthen support for Ghanaian enterprises, particularly micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, seeking to participate more effectively in regional and international value chains.
He said the GEXIM’s support extended beyond financing to include advisory services, mentorship, export readiness programmes, digital solutions and innovative financing structures to help businesses grow sustainably.
Mr Mensah said the partnership with GHIB would connect Ghanaian businesses to international banking services, global financial networks and new market opportunities, creating stronger pathways for exporters to scale their businesses and contribute to Ghana’s economic transformation.
The partnership is expected to strengthen Ghana’s trade finance ecosystem, improve access to international markets, attract greater investment into export sectors and enhance the competitiveness of Ghanaian businesses across Africa and beyond, while supporting the country’s ambition of becoming West Africa’s leading hub for trade, investment and export-led growth.
