{
  "id": 10395215,
  "title": "COCOBOD sets up Cocoa Capital PLC to raise GH¢16.3bn for cocoa sector",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/cocobod-sets-up-cocoa-capital-plc-to-raise-gh-16-3bn-for-cocoa-sector-10395215",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T07:30:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/cocobod-sets-up-cocoa-capital-plc-to-raise-gh%c2%a216-3bn-for-cocoa-sector/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has established Cocoa Capital PLC, a special-purpose financing vehicle, to oversee a GH¢16.3 billion domestic fundraising program for the cocoa sector. Cocoa Capital PLC, incorporated on August 7, 2026, under the Companies Act, 2019, will be wholly owned by COCOBOD with an initial paid-up capital of GH¢5 million. The company's primary objective is to raise funds and utilize them for approved financing and refinancing activities within the cocoa sector. The GH¢16.3 billion program will be raised through commercial papers, accounting for GH¢14 billion, and bonds, totaling GH¢2.3 billion. Commercial papers will have maturities of up to 270 days, while bonds can have a term of up to five years. The funds will be deployed in tranches, with the first two tranches reaching GH¢4 billion each, followed by a final tranche of GH¢6 billion. The issuance structures are designed to ensure the proceeds are utilized solely for approved purposes within the program, providing investors with additional assurance. This initiative marks a new chapter for the cocoa sector, as COCOBOD implements ongoing reforms to enhance financial discipline and develop a more sustainable cocoa value chain. COCOBOD aims to boost cocoa production to 683,000 metric tonnes for 2027, which is approximately 41.3% of the 2026 target. The current cocoa production stands at 771,000 metric tonnes, surpassing the original target of 650,000 metric tonnes for 2026. These reforms are intended to strengthen the cocoa sector, making it more resilient, disciplined, and capable of delivering long-term value for all stakeholders.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has established a special-purpose financing vehicle, Cocoa Capital PLC, to support and supervise a planned GH¢16.3 billion domestic fundraising programme. JOYBUSINESS reported that Cocoa Capital PLC was incorporated on August 7, 2026, under the Companies Act, 2019. The company will be wholly owned by COCOBOD, with an initial paid-up capital […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "Joy Business",
        "title": "COCOBOD sets up Cocoa Capital PLC to raise GH¢16.3bn for cocoa sector",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/cocobod-sets-up-cocoa-capital-plc-to-raise-gh-16-3bn-for-cocoa-sector",
        "published": "2026-09-28T05:31:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}