Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are expected to play a central role in accelerating Ghana’s infrastructure delivery in 2026, as fiscal space remains constrained, EM Advisory reports.

Past experience shows that Ghana has processed only a handful of PPPs annually, often hindered by poor risk allocation and weak project appraisal. Analysts emphasise that 2026 must be the year the government strengthens PPP execution. “The private sector must step up with well-packaged projects that meet Ghana’s infrastructure needs,” EM Advisory said.

The advisory highlights areas where PPPs can have an immediate impact, including roads, water, power, and logistics. Effective PPP structuring could reduce the government’s fiscal burden while ensuring timely project completion.

“Government must cut bureaucracy and create fast-track approval processes for deals that deliver genuine value for money,” the report stated.

Successful PPPs also attract foreign investment and enhance operational efficiency.

“Infrastructure delivery through properly structured PPPs will bolster Ghana’s industrialisation agenda and improve service delivery,” EM Advisory noted.

The report concludes that PPP readiness and execution discipline are critical to translating budget allocations into visible improvements in citizens’ daily lives.

“Ghana’s fiscal constraints make private sector participation essential; 2026 is the test year,” the advisory said.