Ghana Launches $3.5 Billion AgriConnect Compact to Transform Agriculture

ACCRA — The Government of Ghana has launched the AgriConnect Compact, a major agricultural transformation programme valued at $3.5 billion (approximately 2,100 billion CFA francs), aimed at modernizing the country’s agricultural sector between 2026 and 2030.

The initiative is supported by the World Bank Group and several international development partners, reflecting strong international backing for agricultural reform and food system resilience in West Africa.

The programme is expected to focus on key areas including agricultural digitalization, expansion of irrigation systems, strengthening of value chains, and improved productivity for smallholder farmers.

According to officials, AgriConnect Compact is designed to transform Ghana’s agriculture from a largely subsistence-based system into a more commercial, technology-driven, and climate-resilient sector.

It will also promote stronger integration of farmers into national and regional markets, while encouraging greater private sector participation in agro-processing, logistics, and agricultural infrastructure development.

The involvement of the World Bank is expected to provide both financing and technical support, aligning the programme with broader objectives of food security, climate adaptation, and rural development across Africa.

Authorities describe the initiative as a strategic investment to increase agricultural output, reduce food import dependency, and create employment opportunities, particularly for young people in rural communities.

If successfully implemented, AgriConnect Compact could become one of the most ambitious agricultural modernization programmes in West Africa over the next decade.