The Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has held discussions with the Regional Vice President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Mr. Ethiopis Tafara, aimed at deepening collaboration in support of Ghana’s development priorities, particularly in the agriculture sector.
The meeting, described as highly productive, focused on opportunities to mobilise investment and strengthen partnerships to transform agriculture into a key driver of jobs, growth, and industrialisation.
Mr. Forson disclosed that government is in the final stages of preparing a comprehensive Oil Palm Plantation Policy, which will be presented in the 2026 Budget. The policy forms part of a broader national strategy to develop economic crops and position agriculture at the centre of Ghana’s transformation agenda.
According to the Minister, the initiative has the potential to create more than 500,000 jobs across the value chain — from cultivation and processing to manufacturing and exports.
He stressed, however, that such large-scale agricultural transformation requires patient capital. To this end, government is working closely with the World Bank, IFC, and other development partners to mobilise financing and catalyse private sector participation.
“Ghana is ready to move. Together with our partners, we will harness the power of agriculture to deliver inclusive growth, create jobs, and place economic crops at the heart of our nation’s transformation agenda,” Mr. Forson affirmed.
The engagement with the IFC is expected to pave the way for stronger collaboration between Ghana and international partners in driving sustainable agricultural development.
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