{"id":3967,"date":"2024-09-04T16:26:22","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T16:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/storylinegh.com\/?p=3967"},"modified":"2024-09-04T16:26:22","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T16:26:22","slug":"parliament-greenlights-250-million-world-bank-loan-for-ghanas-energy-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/storylinegh.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/04\/parliament-greenlights-250-million-world-bank-loan-for-ghanas-energy-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Parliament Greenlights $250 Million World Bank Loan for Ghana\u2019s Energy Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a decisive move, Ghana\u2019s Parliament has approved a substantial $250 million loan from the World Bank, aimed at rejuvenating the nation&#8217;s energy sector. The decision follows a two-day emergency session called in response to the initial rejection of the loan before the parliamentary recess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/storylinegh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Speaker-of-Parliament-Alban-Bagbin.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storylinegh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Speaker-of-Parliament-Alban-Bagbin.jpg 790w, https:\/\/storylinegh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Speaker-of-Parliament-Alban-Bagbin-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storylinegh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Speaker-of-Parliament-Alban-Bagbin-768x525.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This significant funding is designated to stabilize and enhance Ghana&#8217;s energy infrastructure, which has long been plagued by financial difficulties. The goal is to ensure a consistent and reliable electricity supply for both residential and commercial users across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The loan faced initial resistance from the Minority, who raised concerns over a $90 million consultancy fee included in the agreement. They contended that this fee was excessively high and warranted further investigation before the loan could be approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite these objections, the loan was ultimately sanctioned, with the Majority arguing that the immediate need for funding was critical to addressing the energy sector&#8217;s pressing issues. They emphasized that the recovery programme is crucial for stabilizing energy supply, reducing national debt, and fostering economic growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a decisive move, Ghana\u2019s Parliament has approved a substantial $250 million loan from the World Bank, aimed at rejuvenating the nation&#8217;s energy sector. 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