Ghana Ministry of Food and Agriculture warns of risks following FSRP withdrawal notice

Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has urged the Ministry of Finance to reconsider its decision to withdraw the country from the West Africa Food System Resilience Programme (FSRP). The move follows a September 23, 2026, notification from the Ministry of Finance to the World Bank regarding the withdrawal, which MoFA claims was made without consulting the agricultural sector.

MoFA warned that the withdrawal puts approximately GH¢643.8 million in outstanding commitments at risk. This includes GH¢520.2 million from International Development Association (IDA) credit and GH¢123.6 million from the FS2030 Trust Fund. The ministry noted that the state remains responsible for existing contracts, and without alternative funding, the government may face higher costs or legal claims due to project suspensions.

In response to the withdrawal notice, the World Bank directed the FSRP implementation team to immediately pause all activities and procurement financed through IDA credit and Recipient-Executed Trust Funds. Affected projects include critical irrigation rehabilitation at Weta, Vea, and Kpong, as well as micro-irrigation and tomato seed procurement supported by a Norwegian grant. MoFA cautioned that these delays could cause farmers to miss essential seasonal planting windows.