Thursday, 30 July 2026

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Thursday, 30 July 2026

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ECOWAS calls member states to strengthen gender institutions

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ECOWAS has called on member states to strengthen their national gender institutions to accelerate progress towards gender equality and the implementation of regional and international commitments. The Resident Representative cited weak institutional capacity, inadequate financing and poor coordination among national gender mechanisms as major obstacles to advancing gender equality across the sub-region.

7 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

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ECOWAS calls member states to strengthen gender institutions
ECOWAS has called on member states to strengthen their national gender institutions to accelerate progress towards gender equality and the implementation of regional and international commitments. The Resident Representative cited weak institutional capacity, inadequate financing and poor coordination among national gender mechanisms as major obstacles to advancing gender equality across the sub-region.
7 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
ECOWAS, Ghana reaffirm women's empowerment commitment
ECOWAS, the Government of Ghana and development partners have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening institutional capacity, gender equality and women's empowerment across West Africa at the 2026 ECOWAS Gender Development Centre Annual Briefing in Accra. The meeting reviewed achievements from 2022 to 2026 and outlined strategic priorities for 2026-2030, including strengthening collaboration among member states and introducing the ECOWAS Gender Observatory to improve gender data collection and evidence-based policymaking.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
YEA launches campaign for safe, legal labour migration pathways
The Youth Employment Agency has launched a National Labour Migration Readiness Campaign to educate Ghanaians, particularly young people, on dangers of illegal migration and promote safe, legal overseas employment through its Labour Exchange Programme. The initiative is implemented in partnership with GIZ, Absa Bank Ghana, Ghana Immigration Service and the International Organisation for Migration.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

EU urges Erasmus Mundus scholarship recipients to return to Ghana
The European Union has urged Ghanaian students selected for the 2026 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Degree Programme to return home after their studies with knowledge and skills to contribute to Ghana's development. Since 2014, a total of 3,618 Ghanaian students and academic staff have benefited from study, training and teaching opportunities in Europe under the Erasmus+ programme.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 27 July

IFC convenes development partners on ESG sustainability in Ghana
The International Finance Corporation brought together development partners including the World Bank Group, GIZ, KfW, UNDP, and SECO to strengthen collaboration on environmental, social and governance initiatives and accelerate sustainable business practices in Ghana's private sector.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
EU awards 446 Ghanaians Erasmus+ scholarships for 2026
The European Union has awarded 446 Ghanaians the Erasmus+ Scholarship Programme for 2026, comprising 28 students for Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (14 with full scholarships) and 418 students and staff selected under International Credit Mobility, a short-term exchange programme. EU Ambassador Rune Skinnebach described the awards as representing "real opportunities, real ambitions, and real stories of transformation."
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 26 July

CCMG urges migration governance decentralisation to district assemblies
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations on Migration in Ghana (CCMG) has called on the government to decentralise migration governance by empowering metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies to manage migration-related issues within their jurisdictions, arguing that migration activities play out largely at the local level rather than nationally.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

NCCE urges law-abiding conduct and ethical leadership standards
The Deputy Bono Regional Director of the NCCE told a forum on accountability in Sunyani that Ghanaians should remain law-abiding, and leaders must uphold ethical standards and transparency. He said respect for the rule of law is critical to democracy and national development.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 15 July

R290 inverter ACs can reduce household electricity costs by 60%
A new generation of R290 air conditioning units with inverter compressors can cut electricity costs by up to 60% for households and businesses by using only the power needed for cooling, unlike older fixed-speed models that consume high amounts of energy through constant on-off cycling.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

Mamprugu Moagduri Assembly completes 23 development projects since January
The Mamprugu Moagduri District Assembly has implemented 23 major development projects across education, health, water and sanitation, and other sectors between January 2025 and June 2026, using GH¢13.7 million from the District Assemblies Common Fund and support from development partners.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 30 June

IFC calls for stronger ESG collaboration among Ghana development partners
The International Finance Corporation has called for stronger collaboration among development partners to accelerate the adoption of environmental, social and governance standards that promote sustainable private sector growth and economic development in Ghana. The appeal was made during an ESG Roundtable that brought together representatives from the World Bank Group, GIZ, KfW, UNDP, and other organisations working in Ghana's ESG landscape to exchange ideas and improve coordination.
30 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 29 June

IFC convenes development partners to strengthen ESG collaboration
The International Finance Corporation has brought together development partners across Ghana's environmental, social and governance ecosystem to strengthen collaboration and accelerate adoption of sustainable business practices. The ESG Roundtable for Development Partners involved representatives from the World Bank Group, GIZ, KfW, UNDP, SECO and other organisations to exchange insights and explore partnership opportunities.
29 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's AC sector shifts toward ultralow-emission cooling technology
Most ACs in Ghana use outdated refrigerants that are powerful greenhouse gases trapping heat up to 2,000 times more effectively than carbon dioxide, but the cooling sector is beginning to adopt ultralow-emission alternatives.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 25 June

AMA launches waste optimisation strategy for composting and climate
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has unveiled a Solid Waste Optimisation Strategy to reduce landfill volumes, promote source separation and composting, improve sanitation infrastructure, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of Accra's transition to a low-emissions waste sector.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
IFC warns family businesses need stronger succession planning
The International Finance Corporation has called on Ghanaian family-owned businesses to strengthen succession planning and governance structures, warning that many fail during leadership transitions because successors are often inadequately prepared and founding leaders reluctant to relinquish control.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 23 June

GIZ and Guinness Ghana launch sorghum project for northern farmers
Guinness Ghana Breweries and Germany's GIZ have signed an MoU to launch the INSPIRE Sorghum project, targeting 30,000 farmers and aiming to produce 40,000–45,000 metric tonnes of sorghum annually while creating more than 150 sustainable jobs across the sorghum value chain in northern Ghana.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

Pan-African automotive executive course launches in Accra
A six-week executive short course hosted by the Association of African Automotive Manufacturers and the AfCFTA Secretariat, alongside partners including Afreximbank and GIZ, opened in Accra, designed to strengthen Africa's capacity to implement the African Continental Free Trade Area in the automotive sector.
17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
EPA introduces eco-labels for ACs and refrigerators
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has introduced voluntary "green" or "eco" labels for Air Conditioners and Refrigerators/Freezers that run on natural refrigerants (R290 or R600a) with no harmful impact on the ozone layer or climate. R290 split ACs, which are already labeled and incentivized through the EPA & GIZ Ghana Green Cooling Programme, are highly efficient and can save up to 60% electricity costs compared to standard units.
17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 16 June

EPA launches eco-labels for air conditioners and refrigerators
Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has introduced voluntary "green" or "eco" labels for air conditioners, refrigerators, and freezers that use natural refrigerants with no harmful impacts on the ozone layer or climate, as opposed to conventional synthetic refrigerants that are harmful to the environment and human health.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 14 June

Ghana should prioritize local cashew processing for jobs and exports
The Association of Cashew Processors Ghana urges greater support for domestic cashew value addition, noting that while the country produces approximately 200,000 metric tonnes of raw cashew nuts annually, only a small proportion is processed locally, limiting economic benefits. The association says existing processing infrastructure remains underutilized due to limited access to raw materials, despite Ghana having invested in developing processing capacity and skilled labour.
14 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Saturday 13 June

Ghana must increase local cashew processing for jobs and exports
The Association of Cashew Processors Ghana has called for greater support for domestic cashew processing, arguing that increased value addition is critical to job creation and export earnings. Despite producing approximately 200,000 metric tonnes of raw cashew nuts annually, only a small proportion is processed locally, limiting the country's capture of full economic value from the commodity.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

Ghana-Germany PSInno project launched to support northern SMEs
The Private Sector and Innovation Promotion (PSInno) project has been launched in Tamale to strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises, with support targeting over 1,100 women-led and youth-led businesses in agribusiness and the digital economy. The initiative, implemented by the Northern Regional Coordinating Council with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and German development agency GIZ, is expected to generate about 2,000 jobs and support around 60 innovations by 2028.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 8 June

Northern Ghana farmers seek commodity exchange for better markets
Smallholder farmers in northern Ghana are calling for the establishment of a Northern commodity exchange to improve market access, stabilise prices and strengthen agribusiness value chains. The CEO of Boressa Investment Ltd cited unsold 2025 harvests, weak market linkages, and price volatility as challenges, and also urged government to reduce rice and maize imports and prioritise locally produced grains for public institutions.
8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Friday 5 June

NDPC chief advocates data-driven governance in policymaking
The Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission has called for greater reliance on data and evidence in policymaking and public service delivery, arguing that Ghana's development agenda must be guided by credible information. She highlighted data-sharing agreements between the Ghana Statistical Service and 25 Ministries, Departments and Agencies, and warned that public trust could be undermined if data systems exclude vulnerable groups or fail to protect personal information.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Zambian anti-corruption officials visit Ghana's Special Prosecutor office
A delegation from Zambia's Anti-Corruption Commission completed a three-day study visit to Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor to examine investigative techniques, asset recovery, digital forensics, and prosecution strategies for high-level corruption cases. The Special Prosecutor outlined the office's statutory independence, mandate, and challenges including institutional resistance and resource constraints.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

Wa West and Batié leaders commit to border economic integration
Traditional authorities, local government officials and security agencies from Ghana's Wa West District and Burkina Faso's Commune of Batié have reaffirmed their commitment to transforming their shared border into a corridor of economic integration, peace and sustainable development during a bilateral stakeholder engagement under the SKBoWa project.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

Agri-Impact CEO to lead delegation at Ghana-UK investment summit
Dr. Daniel Fahene Acquaye, CEO of Agri-Impact Limited and Chairman of the CSIR–Crop Research Institute, will lead a delegation to the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London on 1–2 June 2026, where he will participate in a high-level panel on positioning Ghana as an agribusiness investment hub and meet with potential investors and development partners.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

Bank of Ghana leading sustainable finance roadmap development
The Bank of Ghana is working with the Securities and Exchange Commission, National Insurance Commission, and National Pensions Regulatory Authority to develop a sustainable finance roadmap to ensure green finance practices are aligned across the financial sector. The BoG is implementing a 10-point sustainability plan and emphasizes integrating environmental, social, and governance risks into financial institutions' core activities and long-term objectives.
21 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 6 May

Stakeholders urge constitutional entrenchment of Office of Special Prosecutor
CDD-Ghana and the Office of the Special Prosecutor held a regional dialogue in Kumasi where stakeholders called for strengthening the OSP to fight corruption more effectively. Participants, including civil society organisations and policymakers, reviewed an eight-year assessment report and identified concerns including the OSP's lack of constitutional entrenchment, funding constraints, and capacity gaps.
6 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 30 April

Reconstruction begins on four-year stalled Abokobi Polyclinic
Reconstruction has resumed on the Abokobi Polyclinic Project in Ga East Municipality, which stalled at lintel level in 2021 after GIZ funding was withdrawn and replaced with government support, causing payment delays. The upgraded facility will include an Out-Patients Department, laboratories, an ENT unit, children's ward, and other clinical services, with the contractor directed to complete the project within three months.
30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →