AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRoad & Infrastructure: Ghana Armed Forces cleared 175.6km right-of-way for the Accra–Kumasi Expressway in 19 weeks, one week ahead of schedule, moving the six-lane project closer to construction. Telecom Connectivity: Government says it will upgrade all Rural Telephony Project sites to at least 4G to improve digital services in underserved areas. Port & Logistics: Ghana Shippers’ Authority is probing Tema Port congestion and clearance delays as cargo volumes rise, with proposed fixes around customs and coordinated inspections. Mining Finance: MIIF targets about GH¢9bn in mineral royalty receipts by end-2026 after GH¢5.3bn in the first half of 2026. Agribusiness & Cocoa: Bawumia’s new cocoa policy package is in the works after consultations, with focus on producer prices, inputs, disease and ageing farms. Waste & Urban Services: Local Government plans to use drones and AI to map Agbogbloshie waste before a major evacuation to an engineered landfill. Human Rights: Ghana holds meetings on child labour and children’s rights, flagging illegal mining as a key harmful activity. Health & Industry: Ghana’s rural telephony push and MIIF royalty targets underline how connectivity and mining revenues are being tied to broader development outcomes.
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