Core Insights - The Ghanaian government plans to launch an ambitious "Leap Forward" initiative in 2025, investing 139 billion Ghanaian cedis (approximately 1.1 billion USD) in priority infrastructure projects to address long-standing development gaps and promote long-term growth [1] - Annual investment is expected to increase to 212 billion Ghanaian cedis (approximately 1.6 billion USD) by 2028 [1] Funding and Investment Strategy - The initiative will primarily utilize funds from the Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABFA) derived from oil revenues and mineral royalties, with the Ministry of Finance restructuring these funds to focus on roads and transportation, energy and power generation, digital infrastructure, and urban-rural development [1] - Ghana requires approximately 37 billion USD annually over the next 30 years to meet development goals across various sectors, with an additional 8 billion USD needed each year just to maintain existing assets [1] Infrastructure Investment Context - Ghana scores 47 out of 100 on the Global Infrastructure Center Index, significantly below the average for lower-middle-income countries, highlighting the issue of underinvestment [1] - The Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) is expected to create special purpose vehicles to attract private capital, blended financing, and international development funds [1]