{
  "id": 5496776,
  "title": "DBG bets big on maize, rice, cassava and poultry to drive Ghana’s food security",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/dbg-bets-big-on-maize-rice-cassava-and-poultry-to-drive-ghanas-food-5496776",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T04:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/dbg-bets-big-on-maize-rice-cassava-and-poultry-to-drive-ghanas-food-security/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Development Bank Ghana (DBG) is committing a substantial amount of its funding to critical agricultural value chains in order to bolster food security and accelerate Ghana's economic development. CEO Prof Randolph Nsor-Ambala disclosed that maize, rice, cassava, sorghum, and poultry have formed a considerable part of the bank's agricultural investment portfolio. This strategic focus is grounded in thorough analysis of sectors that have the potential to generate employment, enhance food security, and facilitate sustainable economic growth. The bank's primary sectors of interest also extend to manufacturing, information and communication technology (ICT), and high-value services, which encompass education, health, transportation, and tourism.\n\nProf Nsor-Ambala clarified that DBG's investments target sectors with substantial capacity to spur economic transformation while simultaneously addressing market failures and financing gaps. He emphasized that agriculture, in particular, is not just about providing financial support to individual enterprises, but rather about fundamentally transforming entire value chains in areas where such interventions can yield broader economic advantages. Job creation is a key consideration, aiming to foster decent employment opportunities that drive social mobility and economic empowerment. Food security is another paramount concern, as it can mitigate economic pressures such as inflation and exchange rate challenges stemming from excessive import dependency.\n\nThe bank has strategically designated specific agricultural value chains for concentrated financial support, including maize, rice, cassava, sorghum, and poultry. These selections are informed by the bank's analytics, which indicate that these sectors are integral to achieving the desired economic outcomes. To date, DBG has disbursed more than ¢2.5 billion in funding, with over 60% directed towards women-led and women-owned businesses, and more than 50% allocated to agribusiness, agriculture, and manufacturing. Approximately 40% of the disbursements have gone towards micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. DBG's operations span across every region except one, underscoring its widespread impact and commitment to inclusive economic growth.",
  "summary": "The Development Bank Ghana (DBG) is directing a significant portion of its financing toward key agricultural value chains to support food security and Ghana’s broader economic transformation.",
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        "outlet": "Joy Business",
        "title": "DBG bets big on maize, rice, cassava and poultry to drive Ghana’s food security",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/dbg-bets-big-on-maize-rice-cassava-and-poultry-to-drive-ghanas-food",
        "published": "2026-09-04T04:15:00.000Z"
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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."
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