Also known as: World Bank Group · World Bank WDI · World Bank Governance Indicators · World Bank Country Office
World Bank — multilateral development institution providing financing for infrastructure and education projects in Ghana, including a $300 million facility for secondary school expansion and STARR-J infrastructure upgrade initiative.
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… arty (NPP) has demanded an explanation from the Government over the exclusion of the Upper East Region from the US$500 million Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project (GMACP), financed through an International Development Association (IDA) credit facility from the World Bank …
NPP demands explanation over Upper East Region’s exclusion from $500m World Bank projectThe Chronicle
… The World Bank argues that regional energy projects can create larger markets, improve economies of scale and expand access when supported by political commitment, effective regulation and blended public-private financing. …
Feature: Ghana’s Power Security Now Depends On Getting Gas, Grids And Regional Trade To Work TogetherJoy Online
… The World Bank also projects Brent crude at about US$86 per barrel in 2026 and fertiliser prices to rise by 31%, including a 60% increase in urea prices. …
Pay close attention to monthly inflation, changes in T-bills, lending rates – PwC to CEOs, BoardsJoy Online
… She suggested using indicators such as the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index to measure progress in areas including trade facilitation and movement of goods. …
AU must focus on trade, finance, AI and peace to secure Africa’s future — Hannah TettehThe Ghanaian Times
… He disclosed that the government had secured more than $250 million in savings through the renegotiation of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and restored the $500 million World Bank partial risk guarantees for key gas projects. …
Govt assures investors of stable power supplyJoy Online
… The World Bank argues that regional energy projects can create larger markets, improve economies of scale and expand access when supported by political commitment, effective regulation and blended public-private financing. …
Ghana’s power security now depends on getting gas, grids and regional trade to work togetherJoy Online
… Replacement: US$300m World Bank financing, 210 interventions, incl. upgrading 20 Category B schools to Category A, up from 10 in the Budget (MYR 602-604, p.70; Budget 1038, p.131)UnverifiableEntire GH¢6.1bn programme absent, see the dedicated education reportMinistry of Education …
Analysis of the mid-year budget review against the 2026 budgetDaily Guide
… It also called for full disclosure of the terms, purpose and repayment schedule of the recently approved financing facility of about US$1 billion, including the US$300 million World Bank/International Development Association (IDA) education facility. …
IERPP Demands Full Disclosure Of SOE, BoG LiabilitiesJoy Online
… Kumah said Ghana has achieved a financial inclusion rate of about 96 percent, while the World Bank estimates it at approximately 81.4 percent due to differences in methodology. …
Regulation should safeguard innovation, not stifle it – BoGJoy Online
… The initiative will be supported by a $300 million World Bank facility, which will be used to expand secondary school infrastructure and address long-standing challenges in the sector. …
Education Minister pledges to end double-track system within 24 monthsThe NPP has called on the Government to explain why the Upper East Region was left out of the US$500 million Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project, a World Bank-funded initiative to rehabilitate about 1,050 kilometres of feeder roads across 13 other regions to improve agricultural market access and reduce post-harvest losses.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
The NPP has called on the Government to explain why the Upper East Region was left out of the US$500 million Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project, a World Bank-funded initiative to rehabilitate about 1,050 kilometres of feeder roads across 13 other regions to improve agricultural market access and reduce post-harvest losses.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana has stabilized electricity supply through settling US$1.47 billion in legacy energy obligations, but long-term power security depends on integrating domestic gas, electricity infrastructure, and regional power trade—three components often managed separately. The country remains exposed to fuel disruptions, aging distribution infrastructure, and revenue collection challenges that require credible regional arrangements.
13 hours ago · The Chronicle →
PwC urges Chief Executive Officers and Boards to closely track monthly inflation (especially food and imported components), Treasury bill and bank lending rates, and government capital expenditure execution, citing global uncertainty from the Middle East conflict and its potential impact on commodity and financial markets. The firm notes Ghana's second-half outlook is increasingly exposed to global energy and geopolitical cycles, with the IMF projecting global growth of 3% and inflation of 4.7% in 2026, while a prolonged Middle East conflict could raise fuel, freight, and food production costs.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
UN Special Representative Hannah Tetteh told the 21st Kronti ne Akwamu Public Lecture that African countries should focus on strengthening implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, improving trade finance, advancing AI and technology, and building consensus on peacebuilding to secure the continent's future in a changing global order.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transition assured investors of reliable power supply, noting that GH¢1.4 billion has been spent to clear legacy debts to Independent Power Producers, electricity access has reached about 89 per cent, and installed generation capacity has exceeded 5,300 megawatts.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's electricity sector has stabilised following settlement of US$1.47 billion in legacy energy obligations in 2025, but long-term power security depends on integrating domestic gas supply, electricity infrastructure, and regional power trade—components historically managed separately—to address structural vulnerabilities in thermal generation, ageing distribution systems, and revenue collection.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An analysis compares Ghana's 2026 budget commitments against first-half 2026 reported figures from the mid-year fiscal policy review, examining infrastructure spending and other sectoral allocations with citations to both budget documents and their appendices.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute for Economic Research and Public Policy has called on the government to fully disclose the accumulated liabilities of State-Owned Enterprises and the Bank of Ghana's capital position, saying the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review presents an incomplete picture of the country's fiscal health. The think tank noted that while the budget review acknowledges SOEs have accumulated liabilities equivalent to about three percent of GDP annually over the past decade and that a GH¢5 billion bond was issued in March to recapitalize the Bank of Ghana, it fails to disclose the total liabilities in cedi terms.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Bank of Ghana says its regulatory framework aims to foster innovation while protecting consumers and maintaining financial system stability. According to the Head of the DEMI & PSP Office, regulation should complement innovation and safeguard vulnerable users of digital financial services.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has pledged to eliminate the double-track secondary education system within 24 months, supported by a $300 million World Bank facility for infrastructure expansion. The initiative includes GH¢3.4 billion allocated through GETFund in 2026 for student feeding under the Free SHS programme, alongside reforms to strengthen teacher professionalism and curriculum review.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has introduced a revised curriculum that includes artificial intelligence, computing, citizenship, ethics, and digital economy skills alongside traditional literacy and numeracy. The Ministry of Education warns that curriculum reform alone does not transform education; successful implementation across schools and teacher preparation is essential.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Odorgonno Senior High School celebrated its 86th Speech and Prize-Giving Day, with education leaders calling on students to embrace discipline, integrity and good character alongside academic excellence. The Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service stressed that character, punctuality and responsibility would determine students' future success more than certificates alone.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
The Institute for Economic Research and Public Policy has raised concerns over significant gaps in the government's 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, saying that while key economic indicators have improved, the review failed to explain important issues behind those gains and lacks updates on flagship programmes including the 24-hour economy initiative, which received an allocation of GH¢110 million in the 2026 budget.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review documents money spent and some outputs—such as 24,000 pieces of medical equipment and 1,840 tractors—but does not account for promised education infrastructure including textbooks, kindergartens, and school desks, despite Parliament approving a detailed budget that included these items.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank projects Morocco's economic growth will decelerate to 4.2% in 2026 from 4.9% last year, driven by 2030 World Cup infrastructure investment and agricultural rebound, though drought and European economic recovery remain risks.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kwame Danquah, President of Harakatiza Muungano, has called for deeper political and economic integration across Sub-Saharan Africa, stating that stronger regional cooperation is essential to accelerating industrialisation, reducing poverty and improving the continent's global competitiveness. He warned that without bold structural reforms and accelerated industrialisation, African economies would continue to face external economic pressures.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ranking Member on Parliament's Works and Housing Committee has questioned the Finance Minister's explanation that a court order freezing Ghana's constitutional contingency fund hindered the government's response to flooding, calling the claim surprising and inconsistent with earlier assurances given to Parliament. The minister expressed concern about coordination within government, questioning how Cabinet could have approved emergency flood response measures without being aware the contingency fund was inaccessible.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Institute for Education Studies has questioned whether the government can eliminate the double-track system in Senior High Schools by 2027, arguing that World Bank funding and procurement timelines do not align with the announced deadline. The government plans to use a US$300 million World Bank-supported STARR-J project to upgrade 50 major schools and expand facilities.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review shows the government has maintained fiscal commitment to education without seeking supplementary budgets, but the review omits important policy commitments announced in the original 2026 Budget Statement, leaving a partial account of the education reform agenda.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Over 5,300 people have died and more than 16,500 were injured in powerful twin earthquakes that devastated Venezuela's northern coastline; tens of thousands remain missing and families continue searching for loved ones.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says Ghana will proceed cautiously on international borrowing despite strengthened macroeconomic fundamentals and renewed investor interest, prioritizing debt sustainability. Ghana's debt-to-GDP ratio has fallen to 45 per cent, meeting the statutory target ahead of schedule, and the World Bank-IMF has upgraded the country's debt outlook from unsustainable to sustainable.
24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's government is advancing an Integrated Oil Palm Development Policy aimed at transforming the oil palm industry into a driver of industrialisation, export growth, and rural employment, with the Finance Minister reporting steady progress on establishing sustainability-compliant land banks to facilitate large-scale plantations and smallholder farmer integration.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has announced a US$300 million World Bank-supported project to transform secondary education and eliminate the double-track system through 210 major infrastructure interventions, including the construction of 10 new secondary schools and rehabilitation of 150 existing schools, with one new school each in Western, Western North, Greater Accra, Volta, Oti, Northern, Upper East, Upper West, Savannah, and Central Regions. The project is expected to benefit approximately 2.3 million students, more than 100,000 teachers, and about 2,000 school leaders.
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 →
Ghana's Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance says the 2026 mid-year budget review will provide Parliament with updates on major infrastructure projects and outline measures to improve value for money in public spending, while also focusing on reforms to strengthen monitoring and accountability in public funds.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
After spending approximately US$1.47 billion in 2025 to settle energy-sector debts and restore investor confidence, Ghana must now demonstrate that energy reform can attract new investment, strengthen domestic gas supply, and support industrial growth as it prepares for African Energy Week 2026.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza told Parliament that contractors on projects funded by a newly approved US$500 million World Bank credit facility will face sanctions if they fail to meet quality standards or contractual obligations. The funding will support rehabilitation of feeder roads and improve farm-to-market connectivity in selected districts.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Education Minister announced plans to build Community Day Senior High Schools in Nima, Ayawaso, and Kasoa, supported by the World Bank-approved $300 million STARR-J Project. The new schools will expand access to secondary education in peri-urban communities, modelled after Dome-Kwabenya Community Day Senior High School.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ho will benefit from a new modern special needs education facility under the government's $300 million STARR-J Project, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced. A second special needs school location is being considered between Kintapo and another town in the Upper East Region.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →