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.
Israeli businesses can now participate in the MCC program to combat global poverty through investments in agriculture, energy, health, and infrastructure. MCC selects partners based on good governance, economic freedom, and citizen investment. Businesses can benefit from MCC's tools, such as Country Scorecards and Monitoring & Evaluation Plans, to measure and transparently report results. MCC develops programs with eligible countries, creating opportunities for Israeli businesses to engage with an established U.S. foreign assistance agency and contribute to poverty reduction efforts.
The UN bidding opportunity presented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is an attractive proposition for Israeli companies looking to expand their reach globally and contribute to a noble cause. With the FAO's focus on improving nutrition and achieving food security worldwide, Israeli companies that specialize in agriculture and technology can offer their innovative solutions to create sustainable food systems in less developed countries. By providing high-quality products such as seeds, root crops, cereals, vegetables, and tools, among others, Israeli companies can help the FAO achieve its objectives of improving nutrition and raising the standard of living in rural populations. Additionally, the FAO's focus on implementing food systems in Agriculture and other LDC's presents an excellent opportunity for Israeli companies with advanced irrigation, water purification, and hydroponics technologies to showcase their expertise and contribute to a better world.
