The government has announced ambitious plans to inject billions of cedis into large-scale infrastructure projects under its flagship “Big Push” programme, a strategy designed to bridge Ghana’s infrastructure deficit and drive long-term growth.
Speaking at the KPMG Infrastructure Roadshow in Accra, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko revealed that government will commit GH¢13.9 billion in 2025 to priority projects, with spending expected to rise to GH¢21.2 billion by 2028. The funding, he explained, will be drawn mainly from petroleum revenues allocated through the Annual Budget Funding Amount and from mineral royalties. Key sectors to benefit include transport and roads, energy and power generation, digital infrastructure, and urban as well as rural development.
“This is not a small nudge or a patch-up job. It’s an economic reset, powered by a US$10 billion Big Push for infrastructure development,” Mr. Ampem declared.
Ghana’s infrastructure needs remain daunting. Estimates indicate the country requires US$37 billion annually over the next three decades to meet its development goals, with an additional US$8 billion needed each year just to maintain existing facilities. The Deputy Minister pointed to Ghana’s score of 47 out of 100 on the Global Infrastructure Hub index—below the lower-middle-income country average—as evidence of chronic underinvestment.
“Our cities need better transport. Our industries require dependable energy. Our farmers need modern irrigation. And our youth demand digital highways for the future,” he said, highlighting the urgency of the planned interventions.
Mr. Ampem stressed that while government is scaling up public investment, partnerships with the private sector will be crucial to bridging the gap. “The public purse alone cannot meet these needs. The fiscal space is limited, and the demands are vast. PPPs are not just helpful — they are indispensable,” he noted, adding that the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund will spearhead Special Purpose Vehicles to attract private capital, blended finance, and international development funding.
He appealed directly to local and international investors, describing opportunities in transport, energy, digital infrastructure, and urban development as “vast and transformative.” According to him, the framework for collaboration already exists and the government’s commitment under President Mahama’s leadership is firm. “Your innovation, capital, and expertise are not only welcome, they are crucial,” he told investors.
The Deputy Minister concluded by calling for strong collaboration between government and the private sector, stressing that only a united effort could deliver sustainable infrastructure transformation.
The KPMG Infrastructure Roadshow, themed “Unlocking Ghana’s Public-Private Partnership Potential: Bridging Reform and Results,” brought together policymakers, investors, engineers, and business leaders to explore strategies for accelerating infrastructure delivery.
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