World Bank allocates US$12M to support commercial poultry farmers in Ghana
Additional support needed to address sector challenges
GHANA – The World Bank has announced that it has secured US$12 million to support commercial poultry farmers in addressing current operational challenges.
Dr Ashwini Sebastian, an agricultural economist with the World Bank, revealed the funding during a Civil Society Organisation engagement on food security held at the Bank’s offices on March 24, 2026.
She explained that the initiative is structured as a revolving fund to ensure the continuous availability of resources to poultry producers.
Despite the secured funding, Dr Sebastian stated that further assistance is required to overcome certain bottlenecks affecting the sector’s efficiency and growth.
The economist emphasised that the programme is specifically designed to provide commercial farmers with access to finance and resources that can sustain poultry production over time.
She also noted that the World Bank is simultaneously investing in other agricultural initiatives, including cocoa rehabilitation and tree crop programmes.
The bank’s other plans
Completion of the cocoa rehabilitation programme and expansion of the tree crop initiative are expected to run concurrently, demonstrating a multi-sector approach to food security and rural economic growth.
Dr Sebastian also disclosed that US$75 million has also been earmarked for restoring 25,000 hectares of cocoa farms affected by disease, with a target of completing 5,000 hectares by July 2026.
She added that a larger US$200 million programme is underway to support tree crop production, aligning with national efforts to distribute cashew seedlings for planting.
The World Bank engagement meeting brought together civil society stakeholders to discuss strategies to improve food security and agricultural productivity.
Dr Sebastian highlighted that interventions in both poultry and crop sectors are intended to provide long-term support to farmers while addressing systemic challenges in financing and disease management.
The poultry fund represents a targeted effort to maintain supply levels in the commercial sector while creating a financial model that can regenerate itself through continued use.
The meeting represents the Bank’s focus on sector-specific investments, linking immediate financial support with broader agricultural development goals across livestock and tree crops.
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