Former President John Dramani Mahama is set to open a national conference on housing finance in Accra on October 7, 2026. The event, organised by the National Homeownership Fund (NHF), will explore ways to address funding constraints in Ghana's affordable housing sector. The conference will be held at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel and themed "Adequate Housing for All: Innovative Financing for Ghana's Housing Future".
President Mahama will attend the conference as Guest of Honour and deliver the keynote address at the opening session. The conference will bring together representatives from government, financial institutions, the private sector, development institutions, civil society, academia, and local government. They will discuss sustainable approaches to housing finance and examine ways to mobilise and deploy capital more effectively to expand access to housing.
The meeting comes amid persistent challenges in the housing sector, including rising construction costs, high mortgage rates, and limited access to long-term financing. These challenges have made it difficult for many households to secure adequate homes. Participants will focus on Ghana's existing housing finance system, innovative funding models, institutional reforms, and partnerships that could improve access to affordable and sustainable housing.
The conference is being organised in collaboration with several government ministries, the Bank of Ghana, and Shelter Afrique Development Bank. Financial institutions, labour unions, and private-sector players are also expected to contribute to the discussions. The event forms part of activities marking World Habitat Day 2026, with the NHF seeking to turn discussions on adequate housing into practical financing solutions.
The National Homeownership Fund is a government-backed institution that promotes affordable homeownership through partnerships with public institutions, financial institutions, and housing developers. The conference will end with a policy outcomes communiqué containing recommendations to guide policy development, implementation, and resource mobilisation for the housing sector.
Key stakeholders, including government officials, financial experts, and private sector players, will discuss innovative financing models to address the country's housing deficit. The conference aims to provide a platform for stakeholders to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices in housing finance. It also seeks to foster collaboration and partnerships to increase access to affordable housing.
The event is expected to yield practical solutions to Ghana's housing challenges, particularly for low- and middle-income earners. The NHF and its partners hope to create a more sustainable and inclusive housing finance system that will help address the country's housing needs.
Key points
- Former President John Dramani Mahama will deliver the keynote address at the conference.
- The conference aims to provide a platform for stakeholders to share knowledge and experiences in housing finance.
- The event seeks to foster collaboration and partnerships to increase access to affordable housing.
