The Ghana Tree Crop Diversification Project (GTCDP) has been officially launched by the Government of Ghana in collaboration with the World Bank. This project aims to boost economic, climate, and social resilience through the development of four key tree crop value chains: cocoa, cashew, coconut, and rubber .

The project's goals were highlighted by Hon. Bryan Acheampong, Minister for Food and Agriculture, during the launch event. He noted that the GTCDP would enhance the current capabilities of COCOBOD and strengthen the organizational capacity of the Tree Crop Development Authority (TCDA) .

The initiative is expected to empower local farmers, traders, and processors to generate income and create approximately 3,000 jobs, with a focus on opportunities for women . Prominent leaders from the Akuapem Traditional Area were in attendance, including the Okuapehene, Oseadeeyo Kwesi Akuffo Ababio III .

The Omanhene expressed pride in being part of this transformative initiative, stating that the GTCDP is a visionary initiative by the Government of Ghana aimed at transforming the agricultural sector and improving the livelihoods of farming households, including women and youth, across the nation .

The Akuapem Traditional Area has contributed 2,000 acres of Kwamoso land for the project, which will be used for developing coconut and rubber plantations under the GTCDP . The Omanhene pledged his full support for the project and announced his personal commitment to mobilizing traditional leadership, farmers, and local institutions to educate and train the community in modern farming techniques and sustainable tree crop management .

The World Bank has provided $200 million in financing for the GTCDP, which will directly benefit 12,800 cocoa farmers and 39,975 cashew, coconut, and rubber farmers, and their households . An additional 20,000 jobs are expected to be created in downstream value addition by mobilizing private capital .