The Government of Ghana, in collaboration with the World Bank, is set to launch the Ghana Tree Crop Diversification Project (TCDP) on Thursday, November 14, 2024, in Accra, a new initiative aimed at diversifying the country’s agricultural sector and promoting sustainable economic growth through tree crops.
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture said its goals are to address challenges affecting productivity and sustainability in the cultivation of cocoa, cashew, coconut, and rubber.
The TCDP also aims to tackle social issues such as child labour and gender inequality in the industry.
The $227.5 million initiative, supported by a $27.5 million contribution from the Ghanaian government through COCOBOD, will focus on four main components: 1) Institutional Strengthening and Value Chain Governance, 2) Enhancing Tree Crop Productivity and Climate Resilience, 3) Support for Post-Harvest Management, Value Addition, and Market Access, and 4) Project Coordination, Management, Monitoring, and Evaluation.
Measures to combat child labour and promote gender equity within the agricultural workforce will also be prioritized and will span 11 districts across six regions of Ghana, chosen for their potential impact.
