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GIZ

Also known as: German development agency GIZ

German development agency supporting agricultural training in northern Ghana, decentralised governance planning reform, and labour migration initiatives.

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October 2026
27 OctJoy Online
… That began to change when she received tractor operation training through an earlier partnership between FarmYield Ghana and the German Development Agency GIZ. …
FarmYield and GIZ launch agricultural project to empower over 200 women and youth in Northern Ghana
17 OctJoy Online
… n explanation based on tilting parties and balance.” During the discussion, Ms Bright was asked whether the explanation had created an unnecessary problem for the President, given that Ms Agbenyo’s professional background, including her work with the German development agency GIZ …
‘Tilting the balance’ explanation for Afi Agbenyo’s EC appointment deeply troubling – Victoria Bright
August 2026
20 AugJoy Online
… The grants were presented at a Research Meets Manufacturing award ceremony in Accra on 19 August, co-hosted by the National Vaccine Institute (NVI) and the German development agency GIZ. …
Eight projects win €2m Ghana grants for vaccine and drug research
June 2026
10 JunBusiness & Financial Times
… The project will be implemented by the Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MoTAI), the German development agency GIZ and other development partners. …
PSInno project launched to boost SME growth

Agriculture & Land

FarmYield and GIZ expand agricultural training for northern Ghana women, youth

The News

FarmYield Ghana and the German Development Agency GIZ launched a new initiative called "AGROWY" to train 40 women in tractor operation and provide agricultural and business development opportunities to more than 160 young people and farmers in northern Ghana. The project builds on an earlier partnership that has already equipped smallholder farmers like Leticia Bopaah with mechanisation skills to reduce farming costs.

27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

FarmYield and GIZ expand agricultural training for northern Ghana women, youth
FarmYield Ghana and the German Development Agency GIZ launched a new initiative called "AGROWY" to train 40 women in tractor operation and provide agricultural and business development opportunities to more than 160 young people and farmers in northern Ghana. The project builds on an earlier partnership that has already equipped smallholder farmers like Leticia Bopaah with mechanisation skills to reduce farming costs.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 17 October

EC Deputy Chair appointment "tilting balance" claim concerns lawyer
Lawyer Victoria Bright has warned that the explanation for Afi Agbenyo's appointment as Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission — described as intended to "tilt the balance" — is deeply troubling and could undermine public confidence in the Commission's independence. She said the justification appears inconsistent with President John Mahama's assurance that the new EC leadership must act impartially and not favour his government or the NDC.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

NDPC reviews 2004 planning guidelines for decentralised governance
The National Development Planning Commission has begun nationwide consultations to update 2004 guidelines governing regional and district planning units, reflecting changes in institutional arrangements, budgeting processes, monitoring requirements and digital systems use across Ghana's decentralised system. The review, supported by GIZ's PAIRed programme, held its first sessions in October 2026 with stakeholder engagement in the Upper East, Central and Greater Accra regions.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

NDPC reviews 22-year-old planning guidelines for regional and district units
The National Development Planning Commission has begun a review of 2004 guidelines governing Regional and District Planning Coordinating Units, with support from GIZ's PAIRed programme. The update aims to align decentralised development planning with current institutional and technological realities, including changes in legal frameworks, budgeting processes, monitoring requirements, and digital systems in public administration.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

DBG identifies five textile projects for long-term financing
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 →
DBG to approve and disburse credit for textile projects by year-end
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 →

Tuesday 1 September

Misinformation and deepfakes threaten Ghana's democratic stability
The National Commission for Civic Education has warned that misinformation, disinformation, hate speech and deepfakes pose a serious threat to Ghana's democratic stability and social cohesion. The NCCE Chairperson said the rapid evolution of digital communication has made it increasingly difficult for citizens to distinguish facts from falsehoods, and that convincing fabricated images, videos and audio recordings mean citizens can no longer rely solely on what they see or hear as evidence.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

Ghana, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire strengthen border community cooperation
Ghana, Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire are holding week-long meetings in Wa to harmonise legal frameworks for establishing Local Groups for Cross-Border Cooperation (LGCBCs), aimed at improving information sharing and joint action among local authorities, communities and security agencies in border areas.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

AFREIKH Summer School urges Africa to maximize critical mineral wealth
Extractive sector stakeholders and policymakers from Anglophone Africa gathered in Accra for the 2026 Africa Regional Extractives Industries Knowledge Hub (AFREIKH) Summer School to address whether the continent can convert critical mineral wealth—including lithium, manganese, graphite, nickel, and cobalt—into genuine development. ACEP's Executive Director cautioned that Africa's extractive history has frequently failed to translate resource revenues into economic gains, with losses of revenues, weakened institutions, and missed transformation opportunities.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

Eight research partnerships awarded €2m for vaccine and drug development
Eight research partnerships have been awarded €2m in grants under the PharmaVax Ghana programme to develop new vaccines and medicines, including child-friendly malaria medicines, plant-based therapies, and AI-assisted antibody discovery for malaria and Mpox. The programme, funded by Germany and the EU, will also provide technical assistance to help researchers commercialise health products for local and regional markets.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

MTN launches third SME Accelerate programme for small businesses
MTN Ghana has unveiled the third edition of its SME Accelerate programme, a year-long campaign offering training, digital-tool subsidies and market access initiatives designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises move into the formal economy. The programme represents MTN's deeper direct involvement as an operator building products and financing partnerships, not merely sponsoring the initiative.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

NCCE urges youth to defend democratic gains through accountability
The National Commission for Civic Education has urged citizens, particularly youth, to protect Ghana's democratic gains through ethical conduct, accountability, and respect for the rule of law, speaking at a youth dialogue in Cape Coast organised under the PAIR-RED programme in partnership with GIZ and the Ministry of Finance.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 4 August

Ghana processes less than 6% of cashew crop annually
Ghana processed about 15,000 metric tonnes of raw cashew nuts in 2025, less than 6% of its estimated annual production of 262,000 metric tonnes, with over 94% of locally produced raw cashew nuts exported unprocessed. The sector faces renewed concerns over price instability, weak local processing, and limited value capture, prompting calls for government intervention to transform cashew into a competitive agro-processing sector.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

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.
30 July 2026 · 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.
30 July 2026 · 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.
30 July 2026 · 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 →