The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku has launched $147.3 million PROSPER PROJECT in Damongo as part of Government’s efforts to actualize the Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda ( AETA).
The significant of the project is to boon Ghana’s rural agriculture sector aiming at boosting climate resilience, rural incomes, and modernizing value chains across nine regions.
The initiative is a strategic and transformative step for national agricultural development.
The project will improve the livelihoods of about 100,000 rural households directly and 320,000 indirectly, focusing on infrastructure, economic opportunities, and efficient resource management.
Key components include strengthening rural institutions, enhancing market access, and promoting nutrition-sensitive practices aligned with Ghana’s Feed Ghana programme.
The PROSPER PROJECT will also improve environmental resilience through watershed restoration, tree planting, and climate-smart infrastructure.
The project’s collaborative effort with development partners marks a promising boon for rural communities, fostering inclusive growth and sustainable agricultural progress.
