Ghana is set to receive a $20 million grant through the World Bank, funded by the Dutch government, to stabilise tomato supply and prevent a looming market crisis triggered by an export ban from Burkina Faso.
The restriction from one of Ghana’s key tomato suppliers has disrupted supply chains, sparking fears of shortages and rising prices across local markets.
Speaking at a food security engagement in Accra, Agricultural Economist Ashwini Sebastian revealed that the intervention will focus on strengthening local systems rather than relying on imports.
According to her, the initiative will involve close collaboration with tomato traders to improve storage infrastructure, enhance distribution networks, and boost domestic production capacity.
She noted that discussions are ongoing to determine strategic locations for the intervention, with plans to cluster activities for maximum impact.
The funding, secured from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is expected to support long-term resilience in Ghana’s tomato sector while addressing immediate supply challenges.
