Business News of Friday, 13 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAs part of efforts to stabilise Ghana's cocoa sector, the government, following a Cabinet meeting, has announced ten key reforms for the industry. These reforms come at a time when Ghana's cocoa sector has faced criticism and concerns over delayed payments to farmers. New cocoa financing model:The government will replace the outdated 32-year-old syndicated loan model and the failed buyer-led model of 2024 with a new system using domestic cocoa bonds for the 2026–2027 season. Syndicated loan replacement with domestic cocoa bonds:Cabinet has announced a new domestic bond financing scheme to replace the syndicated loan and buyer-financed arrangements for cocoa purchases. SP/MAFULL SPEECH: Finance Minister announces reforms for Ghana's cocoa sector

Source: GhanaWeb February 13, 2026 12:42 UTC