Ministry of Food and Agriculture Secures GH¢1.06m Private Support as DBG Launches Women’s Lending Programme

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has secured a significant private-sector investment to modernize its infrastructure, while the Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has launched a major financial initiative to empower female entrepreneurs. These developments signal a robust push toward public-private partnerships and financial inclusion within Ghana's economic landscape. The MoFA sponsorship, valued at GH¢1,068,455, was provided by 3TREES Ghana Painting Ltd under the 'Brighten Ghana Initiative,' which will cover the full cost of renovating and repainting the Ministry’s national headquarters. This project, which includes both materials and labor at no cost to the government, aims to enhance service delivery by revitalizing the working environment of one of the state's most critical institutions.

During a ceremony marking the sponsorship, the Minister for Food and Agriculture emphasized the vital role the sector plays as the backbone of the national economy. In addition to the renovation project, which is supported by partners including UMB Bank, the Minister called on other corporate entities to follow 3TREES' example by supporting the upcoming 42nd National Farmers’ Day on December 4, 2026. The renovation is framed as part of a broader effort to modernize public institutions, ensuring they are better equipped to promote agricultural productivity and food security. The Minister also addressed the current state of farming, noting that while recent rainfall patterns have been beneficial, the government is aggressively expanding irrigation infrastructure to facilitate year-round farming and reduce the sector's dependence on unpredictable weather.

Simultaneously, the Development Bank Ghana has introduced the 'DBG Women’s Lending Programme' to address the historical barriers preventing women-led businesses from accessing formal capital. Launched during DBG’s fifth-anniversary celebrations in Kumasi, the initiative is designed to provide accessible loans to approximately 1,000 women entrepreneurs between 2026 and 2028. The program focuses on high-growth sectors, including agriculture, technology, and hospitality. DBG CEO Prof. Randolph Nsor-Ambala highlighted that the initiative is essential for equitable economic growth, ensuring that women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) can scale their operations and contribute more significantly to Ghana's GDP.

These combined efforts reflect a strategic focus on strengthening the foundations of the Ghanaian economy through infrastructure modernization and targeted financial support. By leveraging private-sector corporate social responsibility and institutional lending frameworks, the government and its partners aim to create a more resilient and inclusive business environment. As MoFA moves forward with its headquarters renovation and irrigation projects, and as DBG begins the rollout of its lending program, the emphasis remains on sustainable development and the transformation of the agricultural and entrepreneurial sectors to meet the needs of a modern economy.