The African Development Bank (AfDB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana’s ambitious “Big Push” infrastructure development agenda, with a particular focus on advancing critical transport projects.
Speaking at a press briefing in Accra, AfDB Vice President for Private Sector, Infrastructure & Industrialization, Solomon Quaynor, noted that transport infrastructure remains one of the Bank’s strongest pillars, having successfully delivered numerous projects across the continent.
“The third area is advancing transport infrastructure development. Transport infrastructure development represents one of our core areas of strength as the African Development Bank, as we have demonstrated through numerous successful projects across the continent,” he stated.
The Vice President disclosed this during the Bank’s mission to Ghana. AfDB, as part of the mission, held strategic engagements with key institutions, including the Ministry of Roads and Highways, the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, and the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Unit of the Ministry of Finance.
He announced the team is impressed with President Mahama’s administration’s $10 billion Big Push Agenda, and hence the commitment to collaborate on critical transport infrastructure.
“We do believe that we are aligned with the priority projects outlined in the Big Push infrastructure initiative, and we will be exploring these,” Quaynor emphasized.
The Big Push initiative, unveiled by the government, is designed to accelerate investment in infrastructure to catalyze economic growth, job creation, and industrial transformation.
Transport infrastructure is a critical component of the agenda, with plans to modernize road networks, expand port capacity, and scale up public-private partnerships.
The AfDB’s commitment to partner with the government on the transport component of the agenda demonstrates confidence and alignment with Ghana’s infrastructure development goals.
The Bank already has an extensive track record and financial muscle, which can offer a strong platform for delivering impactful transport projects that could unlock Ghana and the sub-region’s full economic potential.
It is believed that the partnership will not only accelerate the realization of the Big Push vision but also create a ripple effect across key sectors such as trade, logistics, and manufacturing, laying the groundwork for a more connected, resilient, and competitive economy.
