• Ghana launched its National Infrastructure Plan (GIP) on October 22, 2025, aiming to modernize infrastructure by 2057 under the supervision of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC).

• The government estimates it will need $37 billion over 30 years, plus $8 billion annually for maintenance across all sectors.

• The GIP aligns with Agenda 2063, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and the government’s “Big Push” investment program.

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama launched the Ghana Infrastructure Plan (GIP) on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in Accra. The initiative provides a long-term strategic framework to develop a modern and sustainable infrastructure network by 2057, the year marking Ghana’s centenary of independence.

“It is with great pride that I officially launch the Ghana Infrastructure Plan,” Mahama said at the ceremony. He added, “Let us not be content with building roads and bridges, but build a Ghana that works for all—where vision meets discipline, and where continuity, transparency, and innovation light the path toward our shared future.”

President Mahama launches the Ghana Infrastructure Plan, describing it as a bold, 30-year vision to transform our nation’s development through 2057. Aligned with the #ResettingGhana Agenda, #Agenda2063 & the SDGs, the plan is Ghana’s roadmap to sustainable growth and equal… pic.twitter.com/mbR4EkOqjj

— Ghana Presidency (@GhanaPresidency) October 22, 2025

Mahama emphasized that the plan continues a vision launched more than a decade ago and draws inspiration from Kwame Nkrumah’s 1963 national development plan.
 He acknowledged past challenges, including delays and cost overruns across over 18,000 projects, which exceeded $70 billion in cumulative spending.

The GIP represents a strategic turning point designed to ensure regional balance, efficient planning, and equitable access to opportunities.

Ghana faces a significant infrastructure financing gap. Government estimates show the country will need $37 billion over the next three decades to meet its national development goals across all sectors, along with $8 billion annually for maintenance of existing infrastructure.

According to the Global Infrastructure Hub Index, Ghana scores 47 out of 100, below the average for lower-middle-income countries, reflecting persistent structural deficits.

In September 2025, the government announced an additional 13.9 billion cedis ($1.28 billion) investment program under the Big Push initiative, targeting large-scale infrastructure projects such as energy, transport, and water management.

This article was initially published in French by Ingrid Haffiny (intern)

Adapted in English by Ange Jason Quenum