Accra is also linked to the diaspora through money transfers, entrepreneurship, real estate, education, professional networks, and international business partnerships. Ghanaians abroad send remittances to families and increasingly explore opportunities to invest in businesses, housing, tourism, technology, and social projects in Ghana.
Digital platforms—especially social media, mobile money, video calls, online communities, and diaspora networks—make it possible for people in Accra to maintain relationships with Ghanaians and Africans in North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and elsewhere. The Bank of Ghana describes remittances as an important source of foreign exchange and is exploring ways to channel diaspora funds into long-term investment.bog.gov
In simple terms, Accra is connected to the diaspora through shared history, cultural exchange, and economic relationships. Together, these links make the city both a gateway for diaspora visitors and a centre for global African identity and collaboration.
