{"id":800077,"date":"2025-01-13T09:24:03","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T14:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/mastercard-reaffirms-commitment-to-ghana-with-new-office-in-accra\/"},"modified":"2025-01-13T09:24:03","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T14:24:03","slug":"mastercard-reaffirms-commitment-to-ghana-with-new-office-in-accra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/mastercard-reaffirms-commitment-to-ghana-with-new-office-in-accra\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastercard Reaffirms Commitment to Ghana With New Office in Accra"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }\n.bwlistdisc { list-style-type: disc }\n.bwuline { text-decoration: underline }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>Mastercard Reaffirms Commitment to Ghana With New Office in Accra<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li><i>Mastercard opens its first office in Accra, with an aim to bolster Ghana\u2019s digital economy and support financial inclusion.<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ACCRA, Ghana&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nMastercard has expanded its operations in West Africa with the opening of its first office in Accra, Ghana. This strategic milestone underscores Mastercard\u2019s commitment to supporting the country&#8217;s growing digital economy by providing innovative financial products and services tailored to the market.<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250113241427\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250113241427\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"bwbodyimg\" style=\"width: 480px;float:left;padding-left:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250113241427\/en\/2351280\/4\/Mark_Elliott%2C_Division_President_for_Africa_at_Mastercard_and_Folasade_Femi-Lawal%2C_Country_Manager_and_Area_Business_Head%2C_West_Africa%2C_Mastercard_at_the_Ghana.jpg\" alt=\"Mark Elliott, Division President for Africa at Mastercard, and Folasade Femi-Lawal, Country Manager and Area Business Head, West Africa, Mastercard, at the Ghana Office opening ceremony (Photo: AETOSWire)\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:85%\">Mark Elliott, Division President for Africa at Mastercard, and Folasade Femi-Lawal, Country Manager and Area Business Head, West Africa, Mastercard, at the Ghana Office opening ceremony (Photo: AETOSWire)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nThe establishment of a physical presence in Ghana further highlights Mastercard\u2019s intent to deepen relationships with stakeholders and drive inclusive growth across the region. By setting up an office in Accra, Mastercard aims to accelerate its efforts in providing tailored solutions for Ghanaian stakeholders, facilitating closer collaborations and driving positive impact on the country\u2019s financial landscape.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cOpening our office in Ghana marks an important milestone in our commitment to deepening relationships across the region. Our growth strategy for West Africa is ambitious, and establishing a formal presence here allows us to better serve the specific needs of our customers. We are eager to leverage our global expertise and innovative capabilities to introduce advanced payment technologies in this market. As we look to the future, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our extensive network of partners in the public and private sector, who are helping us build a better, more connected digital world. We remain unwavering in our commitment to shaping the future of payments and financial services in this dynamic market,\u201d said <b>Mark Elliott, Division President for Africa at Mastercard<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>\nAs Ghana continues its economic strides with a <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.macrotrends.net%2Fglobal-metrics%2Fcountries%2FGHA%2Fghana%2Fgdp-per-capita&amp;esheet=54178312&amp;newsitemid=20250113241427&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=GDP+per+capita+of+USD+%242%2C238&amp;index=1&amp;md5=ae236884c5369e5611ff31c557a73a8a\">GDP per capita of USD $2,238<\/a> for 2023, and notable growth in sectors like agriculture, mining and digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cGhana presents a tremendous opportunity for Mastercard to enhance its geographical presence in West Africa. We are committed to attracting and nurturing top talent and fostering an ecosystem that aims to contribute positively to the local economy and technological advancement. We are proud of the positive impact that Mastercard has made on Ghana\u2019s financial services ecosystem through collaborative partnerships between our team and extensive network of partners. We will continue to work closely with our partners and innovative new players in the fintech space and beyond as we contribute to a connected and inclusive digital future for all,\u201d said <b>Folasade Femi-Lawal, Country Manager and Area Business Head, West Africa, Mastercard<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>\nMastercard\u2019s commitment to Ghana goes beyond opening its office in Accra. Through strategic partnerships with innovative players such as <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mastercard.com%2Fnews%2Feemea%2Fen%2Fnewsroom%2Fpress-releases%2Fen%2F2024%2Fjuly-1%2Fmastercard-and-kalabash54-launch-innovative-travel-card-in-nigeria-and-ghana%2F&amp;esheet=54178312&amp;newsitemid=20250113241427&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Kalabash&amp;index=2&amp;md5=b6ceafcb2b2e99c2b67ff1d84939cdfe\">Kalabash<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.mastercard.com%2Fnews%2Fpress%2F2024%2Fseptember%2Fmastercard-and-kaios-partner-to-simplify-acceptance-for-millions-of-smes-in-emerging-markets%2F&amp;esheet=54178312&amp;newsitemid=20250113241427&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=KaiOS&amp;index=3&amp;md5=d035d8d9bd3e975d313127e2fce64887\">KaiOS<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.mastercard.com%2Fnews%2Feemea%2Fen%2Fnewsroom%2Fpress-releases%2Fen%2F2024%2Fjanuary%2Fmastercard-and-boost-collaborate-to-power-small-businesses-in-africa%2F&amp;esheet=54178312&amp;newsitemid=20250113241427&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Boost&amp;index=4&amp;md5=c34cee28427081c83396225717f884e4\">Boost<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fusesmileid.com%2Fblog%2Fmastercard-and-smile-id-collaborate-to-accelerate-merchant-onboarding-in-africa&amp;esheet=54178312&amp;newsitemid=20250113241427&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Smile+ID&amp;index=5&amp;md5=4ed5aae6918c3f948aaf78137e449abd\">Smile ID<\/a>, as well as partnerships with financial institutions like <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.mastercard.com%2Fnews%2Feemea%2Fen%2Fnewsroom%2Fpress-releases%2Fen%2F2024%2Fmay%2Faccess-bank-group-and-mastercard-join-forces-to-expand-opportunities-for-cross-border-payments-for-african-businesses-and-consumers%2F&amp;esheet=54178312&amp;newsitemid=20250113241427&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Access+Bank&amp;index=6&amp;md5=48c06c38868222f78e56fb22c8d375d7\">Access Bank<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpunchng.com%2Ffidelity-bank-mastercard-partner-on-cross-border-payment%2F%23google_vignette&amp;esheet=54178312&amp;newsitemid=20250113241427&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Fidelity+Bank&amp;index=7&amp;md5=9316180ceef401892a5cdadb15092c7c\">Fidelity Bank<\/a> to enhance cross-border payment solutions, Mastercard has been instrumental in driving financial inclusion and digital transformation in Ghana. These collaborations have empowered local fintechs, enhanced access to digital services for underserved communities, and strengthened Ghana\u2019s position as a hub for technological innovation. Also, initiatives like the <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mastercard.com%2Fnews%2Feemea%2Fen%2Fnewsroom%2Fpress-releases%2Fen%2F2024%2Fjuly-1%2Fmastercard-ghana-fintech-forum-advocates-cybersecurity-and-contactless-payments-to-drive-fintech-growth%2F&amp;esheet=54178312&amp;newsitemid=20250113241427&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Mastercard+Fintech+Forum&amp;index=8&amp;md5=81a9de19927e9a73df8472dc501343b5\">Mastercard Fintech Forum<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mastercard.com%2Fnews%2Feemea%2Fen%2Fnewsroom%2Fpress-releases%2Fen%2F2024%2Fapril%2Fmastercard-collaborates-with-industry-stakeholders-to-tackle-cyber-threats-in-ghana%2F&amp;esheet=54178312&amp;newsitemid=20250113241427&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Fraud+and+Cyber+Resilience+Forum&amp;index=9&amp;md5=63191ee4a7f5b146014137976f5345a3\">Fraud and Cyber Resilience Forum<\/a> have further bolstered the ecosystem by fostering dialogue, sharing best practices, and addressing key challenges in the financial sector.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe new office in Accra represents a significant step in Mastercard&#8217;s ongoing commitment to West Africa, expanding its footprint across the continent with existing offices in Cairo, Casablanca, Johannesburg, Lagos, Nairobi, Mauritius, and now, Ghana. This strategic expansion reinforces Mastercard\u2019s dedication to driving a sustainable digital economy that creates lasting benefits across Africa.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"bwuline\">About Mastercard<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nMastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we\u2019re building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mastercard.com&amp;esheet=54178312&amp;newsitemid=20250113241427&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.mastercard.com&amp;index=10&amp;md5=84660b84df815db33dd55e539d118b2d\">www.mastercard.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>*Source: <\/b><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aetoswire.com%2Fen%2Fnews%2Fmc13012025&amp;esheet=54178312&amp;newsitemid=20250113241427&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=AETOSWire&amp;index=11&amp;md5=48cbd2dc460d155f9979b94d7aac78c3\"><b>AETOSWire<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20250113241427r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250113241427\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20250113241427\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\nKanyi L. Mwangi<br \/>\n<br \/>Communications Director, Mastercard<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:Kanyi.Mwangi@mastercard.com\">Kanyi.Mwangi@mastercard.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> Africa Ghana<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Banking Fintech Professional Services Finance<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250113241427\/en\/2351279\/3\/mastercard_-_logo.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20250113241427\/en\/2351280\/3\/Mark_Elliott%2C_Division_President_for_Africa_at_Mastercard_and_Folasade_Femi-Lawal%2C_Country_Manager_and_Area_Business_Head%2C_West_Africa%2C_Mastercard_at_the_Ghana.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">Mark Elliott, Division President for Africa at Mastercard, and Folasade Femi-Lawal, Country Manager and Area Business Head, West Africa, Mastercard, at the Ghana Office opening ceremony (Photo: AETOSWire)<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mastercard Reaffirms Commitment to Ghana With New Office in Accra Mastercard opens its first office in Accra, with an aim to bolster Ghana\u2019s digital economy and support financial inclusion. ACCRA, Ghana&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; Mastercard has expanded its operations in West Africa with the opening of its first office in Accra, Ghana. This strategic milestone underscores Mastercard\u2019s commitment to supporting the country&#8217;s growing digital economy by providing innovative financial products and services tailored to the market. This press release features multimedia. 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