Also known as: International Finance Corporation · IFC, a member of the World Bank Group
International Finance Corporation — part of World Bank Group providing financing for agriculture, renewable energy, tourism, and green infrastructure projects in Ghana.
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IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is providing a long-term financing to PLP Properties Ltd. …
IFC Investment in new Accra hotel to support nearly 1,000 jobs and expand midscale tourism in GhanaDaily Guide
Makhtar Diop The Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Makhtar Diop, is heading to Ghana on a three-day visit aimed at deepening private sector investment and strengthening partnerships to support the country’s development priorities. …
IFC Boss Diop Heads To Ghana On Investment DriveJoy Online
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group is positioning to deepen its support for Ghana’s private sector, with a pipeline of about US$1.2 billion in potential investments across key sectors of the economy. …
IFC eyes $1.2bn investment pipeline for GhanaThe Ghanaian Times
The Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Makhtar Diop, will visit Ghana from September 15–17, 2026, to engage public and private sector leaders on how the World Bank Group can mobilise greater private investment to support Ghana’s development prioriti …
IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diop to Visit GhanaJoy Online
The Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Makhtar Diop, will visit Ghana from September 15 to 17, 2026, to engage government and private sector leaders on ways to increase private investment and support the country’s development priorities. …
IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diop to visit Ghana for investment talksThe Ghanaian Times
… Mr Taliercio said a 2019 International Finance Corporation (IFC) study found that only 22 per cent of adolescent boys and eight per cent of adolescent girls had relevant Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills, despite more than 60 per cent of jobs requiring at leas …
Invest more in foundational learning — Haruna IddrisuJoy Online
… In 2024, the International Finance Corporation announced a partnership with Access Bank Ghana involving a risk-sharing facility designed to increase lending to SMEs, including women-owned businesses and enterprises in sectors such as agriculture, health, education and green activ …
US$4.8bn SME financing gap exposes Ghana’s credit challenge — A call for swift implementation of open banking, open finance reformsJoy Online
… The dispute stems from a loan obtained from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) by Kensington Residential Partners 1 Ltd, a company in which Nana Kwame Bediako and Azad Cola hold shares. …
Court dismisses Nana Kwame Bediako’s fresh bid to halt $14.9m judgmentJoy Online
… Following default, IFC called on Cola Holdings as guarantor to settle the loan, which Cola Holdings did. …
Cheddar’s application thrown out, High Court awards GH¢20,000 costs against him in Cola Holdings caseThe Ghanaian Times
… Data from the International Finance Corporation highlights this shift, projecting that green buildings and eco conscious developments will account for over 20 per cent of total building floor space in Accra. …
From backyard trays to big business: How Ghana’s green gold starts in a plastic cupAbsa Bank Ghana's new headquarters at 64 Independence Avenue, Ridge, has received EDGE Advanced certification from the International Finance Corporation in recognition of its energy and water efficiency standards. The certification recognises buildings that achieve significantly higher resource efficiency than the standard EDGE baseline.
23 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Absa Bank Ghana's new headquarters at 64 Independence Avenue, Ridge, has received EDGE Advanced certification from the International Finance Corporation in recognition of its energy and water efficiency standards. The certification recognises buildings that achieve significantly higher resource efficiency than the standard EDGE baseline.
23 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Absa Bank Ghana's new headquarters, Absa Place, has achieved EDGE Advanced certification from the International Finance Corporation, recognising the building's high standards of energy and water efficiency. The certification validates the bank's commitment to resource-efficient infrastructure and long-term operational efficiency.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The article argues that Ghana should leverage BRICS partnerships to develop natural gas infrastructure and renewable energy systems while avoiding long-term fossil fuel dependence, positioning itself as a regional energy hub serving West African markets through petroleum products, electricity, and clean energy solutions.
20 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Bank of Ghana has called for a proactive and coordinated approach among financial sector regulators to manage climate-related risks and safeguard the stability of the country's financial system. The BoG released a Roadmap for Sustainable Finance in Ghana, jointly signed by the governors of the BoG, Securities and Exchange Commission, National Insurance Commission, and National Pensions Regulatory Authority.
15 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
IFC has announced partnerships with Absa Bank Ghana and Complete Farmer to expand access to finance across Ghana's agricultural sector and support smallholder farmers. The partnership with Absa will expand financing for Licensed Buying Companies to purchase cocoa from farmers, helping sustain market access for more than 139,000 smallholder farmers, with the facility to finance purchases of traceable cocoa aligned with sustainable farming practices.
24 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
During his visit to Ghana, Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of IFC (a member of the World Bank Group), visited the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park to highlight the country's cultural heritage and its contribution to economic growth and job creation through tourism. The park, redeveloped with $4.8 million in World Bank support, is among Ghana's 10 most visited sites and serves as a hub for cultural events, educational tours, and national celebrations.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
IFC and LMI Holdings are expanding their partnership to provide renewable energy infrastructure to over 100 businesses in Ghana's Tema and Dawa Industrial Zones through the Solar for Industries project. The US$39.5 million financing package will support completion of the initial 100 MW phase of a 200 MW solar photovoltaic project in the Dawa Industrial Zone, expected to create approximately 250 direct and 500 indirect jobs during construction.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Climate change is creating real operational costs for businesses through rising energy expenses, disrupted supply chains, and logistics delays, making green finance essential for competitiveness. SMEs, which constitute approximately 92% of registered businesses in Ghana and contribute close to 70% of the country's GDP, are increasingly required to manage sustainability to access financing and win contracts.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Finance Corporation is providing long-term financing to PLP Properties Ltd. for a 170-room Hampton by Hilton hotel near Accra International Airport, expected to generate 990 direct and indirect jobs and expand midscale accommodation in Ghana.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Absa Bank Ghana and the International Finance Corporation have announced a US$50 million unfunded risk participation facility to expand financing for Licensed Buying Companies purchasing traceable cocoa from farmers. The facility aims to sustain reliable market access for more than 139,000 smallholder farmers and will support more sustainable farming practices aligned with the Paris Agreement on climate change.
23 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Absa Bank Ghana and the International Finance Corporation have announced a $50 million unfunded risk participation facility to expand financing for Licensed Buying Companies purchasing traceable cocoa from farmers. The facility is expected to help sustain reliable market access for more than 139,000 smallholder farmers and support more sustainable farming practices aligned with the Paris Agreement on climate change.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
IFC has announced partnerships with Absa Bank Ghana and Complete Farmer to expand access to finance for Ghana's agricultural sector and smallholder farmers. The partnership with Absa Bank Ghana will expand financing for Licensed Buying Companies to purchase cocoa from farmers, helping sustain market access for more than 139,000 smallholder farmers while supporting more sustainable farming practices.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama met with the International Finance Corporation's Managing Director to strengthen collaboration on commercial agriculture, industrialisation, infrastructure, energy, digital connectivity and education. The discussions focused on expanding commercial agriculture in cocoa, oil palm and poultry, and advancing the government's policy to process at least 50 percent of Ghana's cocoa, farm produce and mineral resources locally.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama discussed with the International Finance Corporation's managing director ways to strengthen Ghana's economy through private-sector investment and partnerships, focusing on expanding commercial agriculture in cocoa, oil palm and poultry, and increasing local processing of agricultural produce and minerals.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie called for stronger policies, reliable data, effective institutions and robust intellectual property protection to help Ghana's creative sector contribute more significantly to national development. The minister stressed that the sector needed reliable evidence to demonstrate its economic value and job creation, while the IFC Managing Director emphasized the importance of protecting intellectual property rights for creatives.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Finance Corporation is providing long-term financing to PLP Properties Ltd. for a new 170-room Hampton by Hilton hotel near Accra International Airport, expected to support 990 direct and indirect jobs, including 200 permanent positions, and expand midscale accommodation in Ghana's tourism sector.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation, is visiting Ghana from September 15–17, 2026, to engage public and private sector leaders on mobilising private investment, strengthening businesses, and job creation. Discussions will cover competitiveness, access to finance, and investment in agribusiness, education, renewable energy, and the creative economy.
16 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank Group, plans to increase private sector support for Ghana with a $1.2 billion investment pipeline across energy, infrastructure, and agriculture. IFC's managing director cited Ghana's recent macroeconomic progress in managing inflation and debt as creating opportunity to attract more private capital.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Finance Corporation's Managing Director Makhtar Diop will visit Ghana from September 15–17, 2026, to engage government and business leaders on mobilising greater private investment to support Ghana's development priorities, strengthen businesses and create jobs. Discussions will focus on agribusiness, education, youth employment, access to finance, industrial development, renewable energy and the creative economy.
14 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation, will visit Ghana from September 15 to 17, 2026, to engage government and private sector leaders on increasing private investment and supporting the country's development priorities, with focus on agribusiness, education, youth employment, renewable energy and the creative economy.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has called for increased investment in foundational learning—particularly literacy and numeracy—to improve outcomes, noting that expanded access alone does not guarantee children are acquiring expected knowledge and skills at their grade levels. He cited an Auditor-General's report showing about 10,700 public basic schools across 13 regions, with more than three million pupils combined, lack adequate classrooms.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's small and medium-sized enterprises face a US$4.8 billion annual financing gap, despite progress in digital payments and fintech. The Bank of Ghana has published a Draft Open Banking Directive to help address the credit challenge by enabling secure financial information sharing between businesses and lenders.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Court (Commercial Division 3) has dismissed an application by Nana Kwame Bediako seeking to restrain Cola Holdings Ltd from enforcing a $14.9 million judgment against him, originating from an English High Court ruling dated January 23, 2025. The court awarded GH¢20,000 in costs against Bediako in favour of Cola Holdings.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Court dismissed businessman Nana Kwame Bediako's (alias Cheddar) application to restrain enforcement of a $14.9 million English High Court judgment by Cola Holdings Limited, and awarded costs of GH¢20,000 against him. The judgment, registered in Ghana in May 2025, stems from a Deed of Indemnity related to a loan repayment obligation.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's fruits and vegetables sector is forecast to reach 6.01 billion dollars in 2026, driven by expanding urban populations and middle-class demand for fresh, locally sourced produce. Small-scale gardening—from veranda seedlings to container plots—has shifted from a household hobby into a major commercial opportunity for vendors with minimal land or capital.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
Access Bank Ghana has won Best Bank for Consumer Lending and Best Bank for SMEs at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. The awards are part of 16 honors secured by the Access Bank Group across its African operations this year, recognizing the bank's expanded lending portfolio and support for individuals and small businesses.
24 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Oxford No. 1 Hotel management has rejected claims that a receiver appointed by Cola Holdings Ltd has taken over the facility, stating it remains under the control of Kensington Residential Partners 1 Limited. Management alleged that director Azad Cola, through Cola Holdings Ltd, claimed to have settled the hotel's International Finance Corporation loan and demanded reimbursement, but has not produced evidence of full repayment.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Oxford No. 1 Hotel management has rejected reports of a court-appointed receiver takeover, stating the facility remains under the control of owner Kensington Residential Partners 1 Limited and continues normal operations. The hotel's directors and management say they remain in charge while legal processes related to a dispute with a co-director over loan settlement continue.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The A&C Mall's founder, Dr Andrew Asamoah, secured financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, after completing the first three phases without support from local banks. He credited the IFC partnership, which has lasted about eight years, with providing not only capital but also ideas, consultants, and strategic guidance that shaped the project's continued development.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →