IFC, Access Bank back cocoa sector with US$134m risk-sharing facility
By Buertey Francis BORYOR The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Access Bank Ghana Plc have announced a partnership to expand affordable financing for Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) and strengthen the resilience, productivity and sustainability of the cocoa sector. The initiative, announced in Accra on January 23, 2026, is expected to […]
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