Speech by Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu, Second Deputy Governor at the Strategic Partnership for Capacity Building and Technical Assistance Programme between The Bank of Ghana and The Central Bank of Liberia
Source: bank_of_ghana
Date: 2026-02-19

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR CAPACITY BUILDING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME BETWEEN THE BANK OF GHANA AND THE CENTRAL BANK OF LIBERIA REMARKS BY MRS. MATILDA ASANTE-ASIEDU SECOND DEPUTY GOVERNOR BANK OF GHANA FARMINGTON HOTEL, MONROVIA, LIBERIA 13 FEBRUARY 2026 Your Excellency, the Executive Governor, Honourable Henry F. Saamoi, Distinguished Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my distinct honour and privilege to stand before you today to convey warm greetings from the Bank of Ghana. I bring special greetings from the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, who, regrettably, is unable to be present with us on this important occasion. He extends his best wishes to all gathered here and has entrusted me with the responsibility of representing him at this significant event —the formal establishment of a Strategic Partnership for Capacity Building and Technical Assistance Programme between the Bank of Ghana and the Central Bank of Liberia. Your Excellency, Over the years, the Bank of Ghana and the Central Bank of Liberia have cultivated a relationship characterised by mutual respect, shared aspirations, and constructive engagement. As sister central banks operating within a dynamic regional and global economic landscape, we have long recognised the immense value of collaboration and the exchange of expertise. Today marks a historic milestone in our relationship as we formally deepen and strengthen it through the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This MoU represents our collective commitment to delivering effective technical assistance, advancing capacity-building initiatives, and providing mutual support in key areas of central banking operations. The scope of this MoU encompasses critical areas at the heart of modern central banking, including: • Macroeconomic forecasting and policy analysis; • Monetary policy analysis and operations; • Reserve management and gold purchase operations; • On-site examination and off-site supervision of commercial banks; • Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT); • Central bank communication strategies; • Central bank digital currency and cryptocurrency; • Currency design, printing, minting, and management; • The application of artificial intelligence to core central banking activities; and • Any other mutually beneficial areas of central banking that may emerge as our partnership evolves. These areas reflect not only the traditional pillars of central banking , but also the innovative frontiers that will define the future of our institutions and the economies we serve. This partnership is founded on the principle that our collective strength far exceeds our individual capabilities. By formalising our collaboration through this MoU, we are establishing a structured framework for knowledge transfer, technical cooperation, and institutional development that will benefit both our central banks. Your Excellency, as we proceed with the signing of this MoU, we look forward to your continued support in making this strategic partnership a resounding success. Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for your attention. May this partnership strengthen our institutions and further advance the shared prosperity of our two nations. Thank you.