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Lower Volta Agribusiness Platform

A €128.6 million integrated agro-industrial development platform transforming Ghana's agribusiness landscape.

Investment Thesis

A Compelling Case for Institutional Capital

LVAP addresses a compelling opportunity: the gap between Ghana's agricultural potential and current productivity. The project leverages favourable growing conditions, established infrastructure, and strong market demand to create a scalable, profitable agricultural platform.

Market Demand

Ghana imports significant volumes of agricultural products despite favourable growing conditions. LVAP addresses import substitution while targeting EU and Middle East export markets.

Competitive Advantage

The Lower Volta region offers optimal growing conditions, established irrigation infrastructure, and proximity to Tema port.

Scalability

Phased expansion with clear pathways to scale production and processing capacity, enabling attractive incremental returns.

Development Impact

Measurable outcomes through job creation, smallholder integration, and foreign exchange generation aligning with Ghana's development priorities.

Financial Highlights
Total Investment €128.6 Million
Equity IRR 26.5% (Base Case)
Payback Period 5–7 Years
DSCR 1.4×
Project Life 25 Years
Debt Tenor 12 Years
Equity 25%
Debt 75%
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Phased Development

LVAP Development Phases

LVAP is being developed in phases to manage investment risk, sequence enterprise activation, and enable operational learning across the 100-hectare platform.

Phase 0 Month: 0 - 9

Entry & Structuring

SPV formation, early equity committed, initial structuring.
Phase 1 Month: 9 - 18

Capital Raise & Institutional Engagement

Bankable IM completed; DFIs, commercial banks, and private equity investors engaged; €128M+ institutional capital targeted.
Phase 2 Month: 18 - 30

Construction & Operational Readiness

Construction begins; governance, ESG, and safety frameworks embedded; commissioning of facilities.
Phase 3-4 Month 30+

Execution, Commissioning & Platform Valuation

First commercial operations commence; platform scales into full agribusiness ecosystem.
Development Impact

Measurable Outcomes

Economic Impact
Annual FX Export Revenue $26M+
Food Import Substitution $40–55M/yr
Direct + Indirect Jobs 2,500+
Post-Harvest Loss Reduction 50%
Social Impact
Direct + Indirect Jobs 2,500+
Female Employment Target ≥60%
Community Development Fund 1% Net Profit
Environmental Impact
Renewable Energy 100%
Water Use Reduction 60%
Emissions Displaced ~30K tCO2e/yr
Deforestation (Degraded Land) Zero
SDG Alignment
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Project Timeline

LVAP Development Timeline

From inception in 2018 through to full operation planned for 2029 — a disciplined, phased approach to building one of Africa's leading agricultural platforms.

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2025

Project Conception and PFS

2026

Phase 0: Project Structuring and Co-Development Engagements

2026 - 2027

Phase 0 close and Phase 1 Financial Close (DFI raise)

2027 to 2029

Phase 1 Construction (30-month EPC programme) (Planned)

2029

Full Operation (Planned)

Invest in LVAP Phase 3

Phase 3 investment opportunities are available for qualified institutional investors. Contact our investor relations team for detailed information.