BoG Backs IFC–Access Bank US$134 Million Injection into Cocoa Value Chain
On January 24, 2026, Access Bank Ghana and the International Finance Corporation signed a US$134 million risk sharing arrangement, backed by the Bank of Ghana, to strengthen liquidity for Licensed Buying Companies and support stability across Ghana’s cocoa value chain.
Global Cocoa Prices Fall Below Ghana’s Farmgate Payment Rate
Global cocoa prices have dropped below Ghana’s fixed farmgate rate, increasing financial pressure on COCOBOD and Licensed Buying Companies as they absorb the gap between market prices and guaranteed farmer payments.
World Bank Affiliate Injects US$300 Million into Cocoa Sector
A World Bank affiliate has approved a US$300 million financing package to support farmer payments, enhance productivity, and strengthen the resilience of Ghana’s cocoa sector.