Signing of Grant Agreement with Ghana:Contributing to more efficient transportation and goods distribution through improving the Inner Ring Road in Kumasi City



2025.10.03
On October 2, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with the Government of the Republic of Ghana in the capital city Accra, to provide grant aid for the Project for the Improvement of the Inner Ring Road in Kumasi City.
Signing ceremony
The project outline is explained below.
- Country
(Target Areas)
Republic of Ghana (Kumasi City)
- Project Objective
The objective of the Project is to develop a safe and efficient road network in Kumasi by/through improvement of the Santasi and the Ahodwo Roundabouts and dualization of the section between the two roundabouts on the Kumasi Inner Ring Road, thereby contributing to revitalization of Ghana’s economy, smooth movement of regional logistics and improvement of connectivity with the county’s main economic zones and the landlocked countries.
- Specific Project Details
(a) improvement of existing intersections, roads and ancillary facilities
(b) procurement and installation of traffic equipment
(c) consulting services
- Maximum
Grant Amount
2,960 million Japanese Yen
- Implementation Period (planned)
39 Months(including detailed design work and procurement)
- Executing Agency
Department of Urban Roads, Ministry of Roads and Highways
- Contribution to SDGs
Goal 3(Good health and well-being)
Goal 9(Industry, innovation and infrastructure)
Goal 11(Sustainable cities and communities)
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