Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has been ranked fifth on the 2026 Devex Power 50 list, a global ranking of individuals who influence how development finance is raised and spent.
The ranking, compiled by Devex, reflects shifting dynamics in global development as traditional aid declines and countries increasingly explore alternative ways to finance growth.
According to the list, President Mahama’s placement highlights his growing influence in shaping development funding conversations, particularly within Africa.
Devex cited President Mahama’s push for the “Accra Reset” as a key factor in his ranking.
The strategy, according to his government, focuses on securing development funding while maintaining national control, a message that has resonated with several African countries grappling with rising debt levels, reduced aid flows, and economic pressures.
The Devex Power 50 list tracks major figures in global development, including political leaders, financiers, and policymakers, whose decisions and advocacy significantly affect development priorities and funding patterns worldwide.
President Mahama’s ranking places him among the top global voices shaping the future of development finance at a time of increasing uncertainty in international aid and economic cooperation.
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