Managing Director for Operations at the World Bank, Anna Bjerde, is scheduled to visit Ghana from July 12-15, 2023.

This visit marks her first trip to Ghana since assuming her role on April 3, 2023. Accompanying her will be Ousmane Diagana, the World Bank Vice President for Western and Central Africa.

During her visit, Anna Bjerde and her delegation will have the honor of meeting with President Nana Akufo-Addo in a courtesy call. Additionally, she will engage in high-level discussions with key government officials, including Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

The discussions will cover crucial aspects of the World Bank's program in Ghana, such as macroeconomics, energy sector issues, Ghana's International Monetary Fund program, debt restructuring, and significant structural reforms aimed at promoting sustainable economic growth over the medium to long term.

Anna Bjerde's itinerary also includes visits to World Bank-funded projects in Ghana. These projects include the Ghana Accountability and Learning Outcomes Project, the Ghana Tech Hub, and the Ghana Innovation Hub located at the Accra Digital Center.

The World Bank has been actively involved with Ghana since 1957. Currently, their portfolio consists of 21 active projects worth $3.6 billion.

These projects span various sectors, with significant investments allocated to Urban Resilience and Land (17%), Health, Nutrition & Population (16%), Finance & Competitiveness (14%), Social Protection & Jobs (12%), and Digital Development (11%).