KfW

KfW — German development bank providing grant support and investment in development finance across Africa, including Ghana.

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DBG identifies five textile projects for long-term financing

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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 →

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 →

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 →

Monday 31 August

Northshore Apparel was not a 1D1F project, promoters clarify
Though the Northshore Apparel GH concept was shared with the NPP government through the 1D1F secretariat in 2022, the project was never funded by 1D1F and received no concessionary government support. The project's ground-breaking in 2024 was funded by grant support from a KFW facility and a commercial loan from ADB PLC secured by the promoters.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

Northshore Apparel Hub demonstrates Ghana's industrial and export capacity
The GEXIM CEO has praised the commissioned Northshore Apparel Hub in Savelugu as a showcase of Ghanaian enterprise and development finance supporting industrialisation and job creation. The wholly Ghanaian-owned facility is expected to create 3,000 jobs in its first phase, with employment projected to reach 10,000 at full capacity.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana seeks investment partnerships over aid with international partners
President Mahama says Ghana is pursuing a new partnership model with international development partners that prioritizes investment over aid, citing the Northshore Apparel industrial project as an example of how government, private investors, and international financial institutions can combine resources to support commercially viable projects that create jobs and generate sustainable economic returns.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

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 →

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 →
Nearly $1 billion in flood control investment, yet Accra still floods
Ghana has secured approximately $990 million in multilateral financing between 2000 and 2024 for flood resilience, sanitation, and water infrastructure, with about $723 million specifically targeted at Greater Accra and GAMA, yet the country continues to suffer devastating floods almost every rainy season.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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 →

Thursday 25 June

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 →

Wednesday 17 June

DBG pledges to transform oil palm industry amid 5th anniversary
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 →

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 →