The World Bank Board of Directors has approved an additional $125.94 million in financing for the second phase of the West Africa Food System Resilience Program (FSRP), a key initiative aimed at strengthening Ghana’s food systems and combating growing food insecurity.
This latest support—comprising an International Development Association (IDA) credit and a grant from the Food Systems 2030 Multi-Donor Trust Fund—will help Ghana replenish resources redirected to aid farmers affected by recent floods and droughts. The funding will also boost sustainable agricultural production, particularly in tomato farming, a key crop for food and income security.
A central focus of the financing is the development of digital advisory services to support agricultural and food crisis management. These services will provide farmers and stakeholders with critical data on weather patterns, nutrition, food security, pest control, and disease monitoring—helping to improve timely decision-making and early warning systems.
Additionally, the funds will be used to enhance the sustainability and climate adaptability of Ghana’s food systems by promoting environmentally responsible farming practices. The initiative also aims to strengthen regional food trade and market integration, thereby improving food access across West African borders.
“This additional financing is provided to help Ghana recover from the economic and environmental shocks, while restoring funding for long-term investments needed to strengthen agricultural resilience and reduce vulnerability to future disruptions,” said Abel Lufafa, Practice Manager for Agriculture and Food Security at the World Bank.
Launched in 2022, the FSRP is a regional effort involving eight countries—Burkina Faso, Chad, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo—along with key regional bodies such as ECOWAS, CILSS, and CORAF. With this latest funding, the total financial commitment to the FSRP now stands at $1.17 billion, underscoring the urgency and scale of the food security challenges in West and Central Africa