The European Union (EU) and its member states, under the Global Gateway initiative, have pledged over €800 million (approximately GH¢13 billion) to support key infrastructure projects across Ghana’s energy, health, and transport sectors, EU Ambassador to Ghana, Irchad Razaaly, has announced.
The investment package includes €55 million to boost local vaccine production, €62 million for retrofitting the Kpong Dam, and a projected €370 million dedicated to the development of smart and sustainable cities in northern Ghana.
Unveiled during the 2025 Europe Day Reception in Accra, the commitment highlights the EU’s long-term partnership with Ghana.
Ambassador Razaaly reaffirmed the bloc’s dedication to supporting Ghana’s development priorities, noting that from 2021 to 2027, Team Europe will channel nearly €1 billion (about GH¢16 billion) into infrastructure investments in the country.
“The EU remains a credible, reliable, and dependable partner to Ghana,” Razaaly stated. “In these turbulent times, it is ever more important to collaborate with like-minded friends and allies. We are here to stay.”
The Global Gateway is a flagship initiative that combines investments in infrastructure with standards development, technology transfer, and knowledge-sharing to enhance economic resilience in partner countries like Ghana.
It draws strength from the collective resources of EU institutions, member states, development finance institutions, the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the private sector.
Beyond infrastructure, the EU is expanding its cooperation with Ghana in other critical areas including peace and security, climate resilience, trade, and youth empowerment.
In the security sector, the EU has delivered €50 million worth of military equipment and specialized training for Ghana’s armed forces and civilian security institutions. Ambassador Razaaly noted that the EU supports more than 30 security-related initiatives in Ghana, ranging from conflict prevention and border management to maritime surveillance and countering disinformation.
In education and skills development, the EU has signed a Pact for Skills with Ghana, focusing on technical and vocational training. “We believe in Ghana, and we believe in the youth of this country,” said Razaaly.
However, each year, the EU and its member states award scholarships to around 1,000 Ghanaian students and professionals.
Speaking at the event, Mr. George Opare-Addo, Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, praised the EU-Ghana partnership as one built on shared values of peace, prosperity, and people-centered development.
“Together, we advance priorities from education and youth development to infrastructure, ensuring no one is left behind,” he said.
This year’s Europe Day celebration carried added significance as it marked the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, the 1950 statement that laid the foundation for the modern European Union.
The event brought together diplomats, government officials, business leaders, civil society, and media representatives in a vibrant showcase of culture and collaboration.
Ambassador Razaaly said, “I am proud to say, without hesitation, that the EU-Ghana partnership is stronger than ever. Ghana remains a preferred partner to the European Union, and our collaboration continues to deepen. These are not just hollow words, but a commitment grounded in hard facts.”
