The Ghanaian government is investing $541 million to revamp the poultry industry, with the aim of achieving self-sufficiency in poultry meat products and reducing recent imports. The investment will expand domestic production from 50,000 mt to an envisaged 450,000 tonnes and increase the domestic poultry sector’s value from $62 million to $562 million.
The funding will be used for technical assistance programs in animal husbandry and health, expansion and upgrading of feed mills, enhancing access to finance and cost-sharing support for private investment in hatcheries and production expansion, and promoting the expansion of SME processing in the areas of slaughtering and packaging. The investment is a part of the country’s goal to achieve self-sufficiency and agrifood transformation, with a focus on food security. Eligible recipients for the funding include private investors in hatcheries and production expansion, as well as SMEs in the areas of slaughtering and packaging.
IFDC is looking for seed and fertilizer companies to provide their products for use in Africa.
The products will be utilized to develop more effective use of seeds and fertilizers and production technologies, including marketing and information systems to smallholder farmers in Africa.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is a renowned philanthropic organization that focuses on improving health, education, and economic development in Africa. This funding opportunity is relevant to Israeli vendors and companies with expertise in healthcare, biotechnology, and information technology. The foundation supports a wide range of initiatives aimed at addressing key challenges in Africa, including poverty reduction, disease prevention, and improving access to education. As such, Israeli companies working on projects that align with the foundation's priorities may find this funding opportunity particularly interesting. By leveraging their expertise in these fields, Israeli vendors have the potential to make a significant impact on the lives of millions of people in Africa.
