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EU, GIZ commission solar-powered cold room and dam in Duang
March 12, 2026
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EU, GIZ commission solar-powered cold room and dam in Duang

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Key Points

  • A new dam and a solar-powered 10-ton cold room have been commissioned in the Duang community of the Daffiama-Bussie-Issa (DBI) District, Upper West region.
  • The facilities are a collaborative effort by the European Union, GIZ, and the DBI District Assembly, aimed at reducing post-harvest losses and improving farmer livelihoods.
  • The projects were born from Community Action Plans (CAPs) developed by locals, emphasizing decentralised governance and community initiative.
  • Additional support includes eight solar-powered boreholes, agro-forestry initiatives, and environmentally friendly farm implements for various communities.
  • Local leaders appealed for improved road networks (specifically the Issa-Duang-Kajikperi road), support for a 2,000-acre cassava farm to revive a processing plant, and a daily market.

Why This Matters

This initiative is significant for Ghana as it showcases a successful model of decentralized development and community-led projects directly addressing critical agricultural challenges like post-harvest losses and market access. It highlights the potential for sustainable rural transformation through international partnerships and local governance, while also drawing attention to persistent infrastructure gaps (roads) that hinder economic progress in remote areas.

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