The World Bank has approved US$500 million in financing to support Ghana’s efforts to improve rural road infrastructure and expand market access for farmers under a new initiative dubbed the …
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World Bank to ramp up guarantee financing for Africa, targeting jobs and investment
The World Bank Group has unveiled an ambitious plan to more than double its guarantee financing for Africa, committing to scale up annual issuances to US$6.4 billion by 2030 as …
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World Bank touts global trade uncertainty as key prospect for Ghana
The World Bank says growing fragmentation in global trade and increasing uncertainty surrounding supply chains present new risks for developing economies, but believes Ghana still has strong opportunities to strengthen …
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Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah has underscored the need for sustained investment in healthcare, describing it as a key driver of economic growth and improved health outcomes across West and …
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World Bank projects 5.1 % rise in inflation across emerging markets
The World Bank has projected a rise in inflation across emerging market and developing economies in 2026, citing increasing global energy costs and ongoing supply disruptions. In its latest Commodity …
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Economy defies global slowdown with steady 4.8% IMF growth outlook
Ghana’s economy continues to show resilience despite a weakening global environment, with the International Monetary Fund maintaining a 4.8 percent growth forecast for 2026. This matches its October 2025 projection …
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Ghana courts investment and policy traction at 2026 Spring Meetings
Ghana’s participation in the ongoing 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group in Washington DC is coming at a pivotal moment as the country is …
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World Bank projects 4.8% growth for Ghana’s economy, pegs inflation at 9%
The World Bank projects 4.8 percent growth for Ghana in 2026, alongside an end-of-year inflation rate of 9 percent. These forecasts were contained in the Bank’s latest Africa Economic Update …
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Middle East Tensions: World Bank concern over fertilizer supply, price surge
The World Bank has said the ongoing war and the current geopolitical tension in the Middle East, is a key concern, regarding a potential shortage and access to fertilizer, including …
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World Bank commits US$75m to restore Ghana’s cocoa farms
The World Bank has committed approximately US$75 million to a cocoa rehabilitation initiative aimed at restoring about 25,000 hectares of cocoa farms across Ghana, as the sector faces mounting pressure …
