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European Investment Bank — provides concessional financing for Ghana's Northern Water and Sanitation Project to address water shortages in Tamale, Yendi, and Damongo.

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October 2026
19 OctJoy Online
… It comprises €98 million grants and a €225 million highly concessional financing facility from the European Investment Bank (EIB) The projects are expected to improve water supply to the beneficiary communities.
€323m secured for Tamale, Damango and Yendi water projects – Mahama
19 OctJoy Online
… The development emerged from a high-level meeting with European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle, which focused on finalising the terms for the Northern Ghana Water and Sanitation Project. …
Gov’t secures €323m to end water crisis in Tamale, Yendi, Damongo
16 OctThe Ghanaian Times
… In a post on his social media page, Dr Forson said he had concluded a meeting with European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle to discuss the financing package for the project. …
Ghana secures €323m financing package for Northern Ghana water and sanitation project
16 OctThe Chronicle
… Dr Forson disclosed the development in a statement posted on his X account following a meeting with the Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Ambroise Fayolle. …
ATO FORSON UNVEILS €323M NORTHERN WATER PROJECT FINANCING PLAN
16 OctJoy Online
… The package comprises €98 million in grants and a €225 million highly concessional facility from the European Investment Bank (EIB). …
Government secures financing to fix water shortages in Tamale, Yendi and Damongo
September 2026
27 SeptJoy Online
… The package included an EU guarantee designed to mobilise private investment in health and nutrition businesses in sub-Saharan Africa, an EU-backed European Investment Bank loan to expand vaccine and biological medicines production in Colombia, and 60 million euros ($68m) to stre …
EU unlocks humanitarian aid for crises worldwide
14 SeptThe Ghanaian Times
… The establishment of DBG in 2020, supported by government and international partners including the World Bank and European Investment Bank, marked a new era. …
Unlocking finance for national transformation: The testimonies of Development Bank Ghana
4 SeptJoy Online
… He said these include the World Bank, the European Investment Bank, European Union, German government, KfW, African Development Bank, France, and Switzerland. …
DBG takes GH¢2.5bn development funding beyond Accra as it pushes industrial transformation
June 2026
16 JunJoy Online
… The funding package, supported by the European Union, the European Investment Bank and Invest International, was disclosed during stakeholder consultations in the Savannah Region. …
€106m water project moves closer as GWCL begins stakeholder consultations in Savannah Region
May 2026
12 MayBusiness & Financial Times
… It leverages its partnerships with leading multilaterals and regional bodies – including the African Union, the World Bank Group, COMESA, the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) – to offer innovative credit and investment insur …
Germany bets on Africa with a US$32m stake in ATIDI

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€323m secured for Tamale, Damango and Yendi water projects

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President John Mahama says his government has secured €323 million in funding for water projects in Tamale, Damango, and Yendi, comprising €98 million in grants and €225 million in highly concessional financing from the European Investment Bank. The Northern Ghana Water and Sanitation Project aims to improve water supply and sanitation services in these communities, with work expected to commence soon.

19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

€323m secured for Tamale, Damango and Yendi water projects
President John Mahama says his government has secured €323 million in funding for water projects in Tamale, Damango, and Yendi, comprising €98 million in grants and €225 million in highly concessional financing from the European Investment Bank. The Northern Ghana Water and Sanitation Project aims to improve water supply and sanitation services in these communities, with work expected to commence soon.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana secures €323m for water project in north
The government has secured €323 million in financing for the Northern Ghana Water and Sanitation Project to address water shortages in Tamale, Yendi, and Damongo, expected to benefit nearly 1.5 million people. The package comprises a €225 million facility from the European Investment Bank, a €68 million grant from the European Commission, and a €30 million grant from the Dutch government's Invest International initiative.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

Ghana secures €323m financing for Northern water and sanitation project
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a €323 million financing package for the Northern Ghana Water and Sanitation Project, comprising a €68 million grant from the European Commission, a €30 million grant from Invest International, and a €225 million highly concessional financing facility from the European Investment Bank. The project aims to address water shortages in Tamale, Yendi and Damongo and improve sanitation in the communities.
16 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Finance Minister announces €323M water project for three northern towns
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a €323 million financing package comprising €98 million in grants and a €225 million highly concessional facility to address water shortages and improve sanitation in Tamale, Yendi and Damongo. The financing is drawn from the European Commission (€68 million), Invest International (€30 million), and the European Investment Bank (€225 million).
16 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Government secures €323 million for water, sanitation in north
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced a €323 million financing package for the Northern Ghana Water and Sanitation Project to address water shortages in Tamale, Yendi and Damongo. The package comprises €98 million in grants and €225 million in highly concessional facility from the European Investment Bank, alongside contributions from the European Commission and Invest International.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 27 September

EU pledges over 710 million euros for global humanitarian crises
The European Union has committed more than 710 million euros ($810m) to help people affected by crises, natural disasters and conflicts worldwide, with a particular focus on Africa. The funding will support displaced communities and address migration, food insecurity, conflict, and the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

Development Bank Ghana has disbursed GH¢2.5 billion since inception
The Development Bank Ghana, established in 2020, has disbursed more than GH¢2.5 billion to nearly 1,000 businesses, with over 60 per cent directed to women-led and women-owned enterprises and more than half channelled into agribusiness, agriculture and manufacturing.
14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 4 September

DBG disburses GH¢2.5bn, targeting regional and women-led businesses
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 →

Tuesday 16 June

€106m Damongo–Tamale–Yendi water project advances with stakeholder consultations
Ghana Water Company Limited has begun stakeholder consultations in the Savannah Region for the €106 million Damongo–Tamale–Yendi Water Supply Project, which is backed by funding from the European Union, European Investment Bank, and Invest International. The project will deliver 135,000 cubic metres of treated water daily to Tamale, Damango, Yendi and communities along the transmission corridor, with a loan agreement expected to be signed between September and October.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

Germany's KfW invests $32m in African trade insurer ATIDI
Germany's development bank KfW has subscribed $32 million to become the 13th institutional shareholder in the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI), strengthening the organization's capital base and capacity to support trade and investment across the continent.
12 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →