Also known as: DBG
Development Bank Ghana — provides long-term financing to businesses through financial institutions, targeting agriculture, manufacturing, ICT and services sectors since 2021.
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Business & Financial Times
… Our local development finance institutions, the Development Bank Ghana, GIIF and Venture Capital funds can be tasked to deploy risk capital into priority projects. …
Why we need a CEO-Gov’t Compact to accelerate economic transformationJoy Online
Development Bank Ghana (DBG) is marking its fifth anniversary with a focus on scaling up activities in key areas that have significantly impacted economic growth and the livelihoods of Ghanaians. …
DBG marks 5th Anniversary with focus on scaling up activities in key target areasBusiness & Financial Times
… She highlighted several initiatives aimed at expanding access to finance, including an alternative credit-scoring project with the International Finance Corporation, enhancements to Development Bank Ghana’s guarantee schemes, the GESO facility for agribusiness and efforts to mobi …
Economy out of the valley, not yet on the plateauBusiness & Financial Times
By Samuel SAM Development Bank Ghana is committed to the distribution of over 10,000 sanitary pads to public school girls across the country to reduce period poverty, stigmatisation and school absenteeism. …
DBG donates 10,000 sanitary towels to senior high schoolsJoy Online
… The clarification came during Menstrual Hygiene Day celebrations as the Development Bank Ghana (DBG) rolled out its menstrual hygiene Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. …
DBG confronts ‘unclean’ menstruation myth as Tepa SHS, others benefit from menstrual hygiene driveJoy Online
… Concessionary financing is also available through the Development Bank Ghana and equity funding via the Venture Capital Trust Fund, with priority accorded to cooperatives and trade associations. …
Young Ghanaians can now register for up to GH₵500,000 loans under 24-hour economy for start-up businessesBusiness & Financial Times
… The 3i Africa Summit — meaning Inspire, Innovate and Integrate — was initiated through a partnership led by the Bank of Ghana and the Development Bank Ghana to position Ghana as a leading hub for fintech and digital financial services on the continent. …
Digital lending expands across Africa practice responsible borrowing — MML CEO cautionsJoy Online
… Speaking on Channel One TV on Monday, April 27, AGI Chief Executive Officer Seth Twum-Akoaboah also highlighted persistent challenges in access to affordable financing, urging development finance institutions such as EXIM Bank, Development Bank Ghana and the National Investment B …
Post-IMF era could test Ghana’s economic gains – AGI Chief warnsJoy Online
… Development Bank Ghana These institutions have not fully embraced equity participation at scale. …
Tru-Reset4Growth: Why Ghana must adopt “Big Pushcas” now and revive; The NIB-Nestle Equity ModelBusiness & Financial Times
… urers are heavily indebted High interest rates have limited expansion Factories operate below capacity due to cash flow constraints Financial institutions prioritise loan recovery over growth partnerships Critically, key institutions like: Ghana Exim Bank 2.Development Bank Ghana …
TRU-RESET4GROWTH: Why Ghana must adopt “Big PUSHCAS” now and revive: The NIB–Nestlé equity modelDevelopment Bank Ghana says the ICT sector requires targeted financing instruments and business development support rather than one-size-fits-all approaches, citing a nationwide study that identified financing, policy alignment, investor readiness and business development as major barriers.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Development Bank Ghana says the ICT sector requires targeted financing instruments and business development support rather than one-size-fits-all approaches, citing a nationwide study that identified financing, policy alignment, investor readiness and business development as major barriers.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Fidelity Bank has called for Ghana to shift its agricultural financing and structure to capture more value from what it already produces, rather than simply producing more. The bank argues that agricultural sovereignty lies in controlling more of the value created by Ghanaian agriculture and retaining more income within the economy, highlighting that cocoa paste generated approximately US$789 million in 2025 while non-traditional agricultural exports generated approximately US$710 million over the same period.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Development Bank Ghana has identified five textile projects being presented to financial institutions for possible financing, as part of its broader effort to unlock long-term credit for the sector. The bank prioritizes textiles within manufacturing alongside pharmaceuticals and energy transition, and has committed to expanding financing beyond Greater Accra through a three-year agreement with the Association of Ghana Industries.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Development Bank Ghana is preparing to support at least two textile projects by approving and disbursing credit before the end of 2026, drawn from five projects that emerged from a dedicated textile sector deal room. DBG's support extends beyond credit to include market development, capacity building, technical assistance and policy advocacy.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Development Bank Ghana has disbursed more than GH¢2.5 billion to businesses since its establishment, with over 60% going to women-led and women-owned businesses and more than half channelled into agribusiness, agriculture and manufacturing. The bank's financing targets sectors where private capital has struggled to provide adequate funding.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Development Bank Ghana has disbursed more than GH¢2.5 billion since inception, with nearly half going to businesses outside Greater Accra and over 60% to women-led and women-owned enterprises. The bank has reached almost 1,000 businesses and prioritizes agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, and high-value services to drive economic transformation.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Development Bank Ghana is directing significant financing toward maize, rice, cassava, sorghum, and poultry to support food security and economic transformation. The CEO said these sectors are identified as having potential to drive growth but face market failures and financing constraints requiring public intervention.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Development Bank Ghana has disbursed more than GH¢2.5 billion since inception, with over 60% going to women-led and women-owned businesses. More than 50% of total disbursements have gone into agribusiness, agriculture, and manufacturing, while the bank has reached almost 1,000 businesses across all regions except one.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Development Bank Ghana has disbursed over GH¢2.5 billion since inception, with more than 60% going to women-led and women-owned businesses, and over 50% directed to agribusiness, agriculture and manufacturing. The bank targets agriculture, manufacturing, ICT and high-value services as growth sectors requiring deliberate public interventions.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's SMEs account for approximately 60% of GDP and over 90% of all businesses, but face severe structural challenges including a $4.8 billion annual financing gap and limited market access. Information and Communication Technology is emerging as a potential solution to bridge these gaps and unlock entrepreneur potential.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Development Bank Ghana will create tailored financial instruments for various actors in the oil palm value chain, working with 21 participating financial institutions to unlock capital and respond to diverse stakeholder needs.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has unveiled a Women's Lending Programme to expand access to affordable, long-term capital for women-owned and women-led businesses across Ghana. The launch was part of the bank's fifth-anniversary celebrations and highlights DBG's support for entrepreneurs through a network of participating financial institutions.
13 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Development Bank Ghana has launched a women's lending programme to expand access to finance for women-led businesses, which the bank describes as an economically impactful but underserved group. The initiative, unveiled during DBG's fifth anniversary celebrations, aims to address structural barriers such as collateralisation requirements and formalisation challenges that prevent women from accessing loans.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Development Bank Ghana celebrated its fifth anniversary with a customer dialogue event in Kumasi and unveiled the "DBG Women's Lending Programme," a facility designed to address barriers faced by women entrepreneurs. The event featured testimonies from borrowers and discussions on Ghana's financing ecosystem, with the bank's CEO stating that DBG was established to close the financing gap for Ghana's most productive businesses.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's avocado sector, with about 150,000 acres under structured commercial cultivation, could generate between €1.5 billion and €2 billion annually and create more than 150,000 direct and indirect jobs if developed as an industrial value chain rather than just farming.
26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's avocado industry, with about 150,000 acres under structured commercial cultivation, could generate between €1.5 billion and €2 billion annually and create over 150,000 direct and indirect jobs if developed as an industrial value chain rather than just a farming activity.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's avocado value chain, with about 150,000 acres under structured commercial cultivation, could generate between €1.5 billion and €2 billion annually and create more than 150,000 direct and indirect jobs across farming, nurseries, irrigation, and harvest operations.
22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Development Bank Ghana, established in 2021, has channelled GH¢2.5 billion through partner financial institutions to businesses across the country, with more than half benefitting women-led enterprises in sectors including agriculture, manufacturing and services. The bank is marking its fifth anniversary with celebrations culminating in a two-day event scheduled for November 16-17, 2026.
18 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Development Bank Ghana launched its fifth anniversary celebration and pledged to help transform the oil palm industry from smallholder farms into processing giants, aiming to drive industrial growth, job creation, and exports while increasing production and consumption of locally grown and processed palm oil.
17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Development Bank Ghana is commemorating five years of operations with a two-day celebration in November 2026, highlighting its role in providing long-term funding to financial institutions and supporting lending across agriculture, manufacturing, and services sectors.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's restored macroeconomic stability—including Cedi appreciation, 3.3% inflation, 6% GDP growth, and 45.3% debt-to-GDP ratio in 2025—creates the foundation for a structured partnership between government and business to drive economic transformation.
8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Development Bank Ghana is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a focus on expanding lending to women-led businesses and young entrepreneurs to create jobs and improve livelihoods. The bank's CEO noted that lending to women-owned businesses has resulted in job creation and sustainable livelihoods, and the bank plans to increase such lending as a catalyst for economic growth.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Senior financial sector figures at The Money Summit 2026 agreed that Ghana has restored macroeconomic stability after a difficult adjustment period, with inflation falling to 3.4 percent and interest rates declining significantly, but warned that significant structural weaknesses continue to threaten the recovery's sustainability.
3 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Development Bank Ghana is distributing over 10,000 sanitary pads to public school girls, with about 8,000 already distributed to Junior and Senior High Schools in the Upper East, Northern, and Ashanti Regions, as part of its corporate social responsibility and to support the government's national Free Sanitary Pads Policy.
1 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Development Bank Ghana donated more than 10,000 sanitary pads and conducted menstrual health education at three secondary schools in the Ahafo Ano North and Tano South municipalities as part of a Menstrual Hygiene Day campaign aimed at dispelling cultural taboos that label menstruation as "unclean."
29 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaians aged 18–35 can now apply for start-up business loans ranging from GH₵5,000 to GH₵500,000 under the government's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, which also offers free digital skills training and guaranteed internships.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief Executive Officer of Mobile Money Limited says digital lending has rapidly expanded across Ghana and Africa, improving credit access for first-time borrowers, but calls for stronger consumer protection measures, transparency in pricing, and financial discipline from both lenders and customers.
11 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Association of Ghana Industries cautions that Ghana's recent economic stability and investor confidence, supported by the IMF programme, may face pressure after the country exits the programme. The AGI emphasises the need for policy discipline, strengthened domestic production to reduce import reliance, and improved access to affordable financing to sustain progress.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues Ghana's economic reset requires BIG PUSHCAS (Capital Allocation Strategy) to fund production and scale exports through equity participation in industry, reviving a historic National Investment Bank-Nestlé model that built sustainable industrial growth rather than short-term debt cycles.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's economic reset requires BIG PUSHCAS (Capital Allocation Strategy) to fund production and scale exports, with equity participation in industry—modeled on the historic National Investment Bank–Nestlé partnership—positioned as key to creating 500,000 jobs and unlocking $5–10 billion in exports.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →