Ghanaian agricultural and mineral economic initiatives

Ghana is pursuing strategic economic development through advancements in agriculture and the critical minerals sector. The ‘Feed Ghana’ programme, managed by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, aims to integrate over 70,000 farmers into cooperatives to boost productivity and achieve import substitution in commodities like maize, rice, and poultry.

In the mining sector, a private equity group is attempting to raise US$1 billion to invest in critical minerals such as copper, cobalt, lithium, and rare earths. This initiative responds to global demand for materials essential to renewable energy and electric vehicle infrastructure.

Agricultural innovation is also being supported through international partnerships and accelerators. The Nature-First Innovation Lab has selected enterprises like Savanna Agri Chains, which utilizes regenerative practices, to prepare for investment. Additionally, a partnership involving German Development Cooperation and KOA aims to reduce post-harvest waste by processing cashew apples into value-added products for domestic and European markets.