2025 Ghana-EU Business Forum: Fidelity Bank champions youth entrepreneurship and gender inclusion
As Ghana marks World Hunger Day 2025, the focus is on promoting resilient farming practices to ensure food security for all. At the recent Ghana-European Union Business Forum, Mr. Kwabena Boateng, Deputy Managing Director at Fidelity Bank Ghana, highlighted the bank’s commitment to youth-driven enterprise development and inclusive financing.
One of the bank’s innovative initiatives is the Orange Market, a curated marketplace where young entrepreneurs can showcase and sell their products to the public, bridging the gap between idea generation and commercialization. Through partnerships with organizations like the Mastercard Foundation, Fidelity Bank has been able to provide significant funding to the agri-sector, creating thousands of new jobs and supporting thousands of smallholder farmers.
In addressing the challenge of gender-lens investing, Mr. Boateng emphasized the importance of intentional support for women-led enterprises. Fidelity Bank has taken concrete steps to reduce barriers for women entrepreneurs, offering low interest rates and reduced collateral requirements to ensure equal access to capital.
Overall, Fidelity Bank’s efforts in promoting resilient farming and supporting youth-driven enterprise development demonstrate a commitment to sustainable economic growth and food security in Ghana. By fostering collaboration between Ghanaian and European entrepreneurial ecosystems, the bank is paving the way for a brighter future for
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