Ghana's Finance Minister Supports World Bank's FSRP for Rice Self-Sufficiency
Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has expressed support for the World Bank's West Africa Food System Resilience Project (FSRP), which aims to boost rice self-sufficiency through irrigation rehabilitation and agricultural modernization, backed by a $22.6 million loan. The project, currently 75% through its rehabilitation phase, plans to irrigate about 4,040 hectares of farmland and is part of a broader initiative to develop 100,000 hectares of irrigated land in Ghana. Dr. Forson highlighted the importance of reducing food imports and ensuring market access for local rice farmers.
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Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, endorsed the West Africa Food System Resilience Project (FSRP) during a visit to the Kpong Irrigation Scheme and Golden Exotic Limited on January 30, 2026.
The initiative aims to enhance rice self-sufficiency by rehabilitating irrigation infrastructure and investing in agricultural modernization, supported by a $22.6 million World Bank loan. Currently, rehabilitation is 75% complete, while automation installation is at 30%.
The project plans to irrigate approximately 4,040 hectares of farmland. Dr. Forson emphasized the need for Ghana to reduce food imports and assured rice farmers of market access through local procurement initiatives.
The World Bank is also exploring a $1 billion agricultural support program to improve irrigation and rural infrastructure. The FSRP targets the development of 100,000 hectares of irrigated land across Ghana.
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