8 billion Ghana Cedis allocated for Ghana's dry spell crisis; aid includes cash transfers, food, and World Bank collaboration.

Ghana's government has allocated 8 billion Ghana Cedis (around 500 million USD) to tackle the ongoing dry spell crisis affecting farmers, with a package including cash transfers and food supplies. A technical task force will monitor the distribution of aid, and the World Bank will contribute to cash transfers and agricultural inputs. The crisis has impacted 435,872 farmers across eight regions, causing estimated losses of 3.5 billion Ghana Cedis and potential revenue losses of 10.4 billion Ghana Cedis.

August 26, 2024
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