The National Homeownership Fund (NHF) is set to convene a two-day National Conference on Housing Finance in Accra, Ghana, on October 7 and 8, 2026. The conference, themed "Adequate Housing for All: Innovative Financing for Ghana's Housing Future," aims to bring together key stakeholders to examine practical and sustainable approaches to expanding access to housing finance in Ghana. The event will take place at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel.
President John Dramani Mahama will be the Guest of Honour and is expected to deliver the keynote address at the opening session on October 7. The conference comes at a critical time for Ghana's housing sector, as rising construction costs, limited access to long-term finance, high mortgage rates, and affordability constraints continue to affect the ability of many households to access adequate housing.
The two-day programme will focus on how Ghana can mobilise and deploy capital more effectively to expand housing opportunities, particularly for low- and middle-income households, as the country commemorates World Habitat Day 2026. The conference is being organised in collaboration with various government ministries, the Bank of Ghana, Shelter Afrique Development Bank, financial institutions, labour unions, and private sector stakeholders.
The National Conference on Housing Finance will examine the current state of Ghana's housing finance ecosystem and explore innovative approaches that can expand access to sustainable and affordable housing finance. The conference is expected to culminate in a policy outcomes communiqué setting out practical recommendations to guide policy development, implementation, and resource mobilisation for Ghana's housing sector.
World Habitat Day is observed annually to draw attention to the state of human settlements and to reaffirm the importance of adequate housing as a fundamental component of inclusive and sustainable development. The 2026 National Conference on Housing Finance reflects Ghana's commitment to translating this principle into practical action by strengthening the systems, institutions, and financing mechanisms required to expand access to adequate and affordable housing.
The conference will provide a platform for stakeholders to move beyond discussion towards identifying actionable financing solutions, institutional reforms, and partnerships capable of shaping Ghana's housing future. With over 25 years of working experience in journalism, Eric Mensah-Ayettey, News Editor for 3News, will be covering the event.
The National Conference on Housing Finance is a significant step towards addressing Ghana's housing challenges. Key stakeholders will engage in discussions to find innovative solutions to the country's housing finance issues. The event is expected to yield practical recommendations for policy development and implementation.
Key points
- President Mahama to deliver keynote address at national conference on housing finance
- Conference aims to explore innovative approaches to expand access to sustainable and affordable housing finance
- Event to culminate in policy outcomes communiqué with practical recommendations for Ghana's housing sector
