COCOBOD
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Ghana to launch cocoa board commercial paper programme to replace syndicated loans
The new eight-month financing structure will diversify investor participation and support local cocoa processing while reducing reliance on syndicated loans.
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Ghana Cocoa Board targets 650,000 tonnes cocoa output for 2025/2026
Ghana forecasts 650,000 tonnes of cocoa for 2025/26 as COCOBOD advances pricing reforms and shifts to domestic debt financing to stabilise production and farmer incomes.
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Access Bank, IFC disburse US$87.43M to support Ghana cocoa production and agribusiness growth
Access Bank and IFC have expanded financing for Ghana’s cocoa sector, supporting agribusiness growth, export trade and agricultural value chains through over GH₵1 billion in funding.
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Ghana plans US$1B domestic bond to finance cocoa purchase ahead of 2026/2027 season
Ghana plans a $1 billion domestic bond to fund cocoa purchases, aiming to stabilize farmer payments and reduce reliance on foreign-currency borrowing.
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Cocoa Marketing Company Ghana urges clarity in cocoa sector reforms to protect investor confidence and forex earnings
Cocoa Marketing Company calls for informed reforms in Ghana’s cocoa sector, warning that misunderstandings of its marketing system could undermine investor confidence and foreign exchange stability.