The legislation introduces new financing, pricing and sustainability measures while strengthening local cocoa processing and farmer support programmes.
Ghana plans sweeping cocoa sector reforms through a new COCOBOD Bill, including a 70% minimum FOB price guarantee and expanded local cocoa processing.
The latest disbursement includes GH¢1.4 billion to clear outstanding cocoa purchase debts, reinforcing efforts to protect farmer incomes and strengthen Ghana’s cocoa marketing system.
Ghana has retained cocoa prices for the 2026 light crop season while Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire renewed calls for increased local processing and value addition.
The new eight-month financing structure will diversify investor participation and support local cocoa processing while reducing reliance on syndicated loans.