Accra:President John Dramani Mahama is set to open the two-day National Conference on Housing Finance on October 7, 2026, in Accra. The conference aims to address innovative financing mechanisms to expand access to adequate and affordable housing in Ghana.
According to Ghana Web, the event is organized by the National Homeownership Fund (NHF) and will take place at the M¶venpick Ambassador Hotel. It is themed 'Adequate Housing for All: Innovative Financing for Ghana's Housing Future.' President Mahama will deliver the keynote address at the opening session, which will bring together representatives from various sectors, including government, financial institutions, and civil society.
The conference is timely as Ghana's housing sector faces challenges such as rising construction costs, limited long-term financing, and high mortgage rates, which affect many households' access to adequate housing. A statement from the NHF indicated that the event would focus on mobilizing and deploying capital more effectively to expand housing opportunities, especially for low- and middle-income households.
Participants will explore the current state of Ghana's housing finance ecosystem and discuss innovative approaches to increasing access to sustainable and affordable housing finance. The event is organized in collaboration with several government ministries, the Bank of Ghana, and Shelter Afrique Development Bank.
The NHF statement highlighted that the conference would move beyond discussions to identify actionable financing solutions, institutional reforms, and partnerships to shape Ghana's housing future. It is expected to result in a policy communiqu© with practical recommendations for policy development and resource mobilization in the housing sector.
This conference also marks World Habitat Day 2026, emphasizing the importance of adequate housing to sustainable development. The NHF, a government-backed institution, supports increased access to affordable homeownership and aims to develop sustainable financing solutions through partnerships with various stakeholders.