African Connections

The Ahafo Agribusiness Growth Initiative (AAGI) is a community based agricultural development project. The project was designed by Newmont Ghana Gold Limited (NGGL) and African Connections Ghana Limited in collaboration with eight communities in the mining area of NGGL in the Asutifi District of the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. The communities involved in the project are Wamahinso, Ntotroso, Gyedu, Kenyasi No. 1, Kenyasi No. 2, Hwediem, Nkaseim and Nkrankrom.

The project is to stimulate long-term economic growth and to improve the livelihoods of the communities of Ahafo. It aims to strengthen agricultural production; improve farmers’ management skills, build the capacity of farmers while increasing market linkages and supply chain interventions.

Its overarching goal is to create sustainable economic growth for the people of South Ahafo. Crops targeted and cultivated under AAGI are chilli pepper, soybeans, ginger and plantain.