Contractors awarded work under Ghana's newly approved US$500 million World Bank road credit facility will face sanctions for substandard performance, Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza told Parliament.
The minister assured lawmakers that the government would implement strict monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance with quality standards on the funded projects.
The threat of penalties is intended to deter the poor workmanship that has historically plagued public infrastructure contracts in the country.
The World Bank's financing comes as the lender warns that widening employment gaps could become Ghana's defining development challenge without urgent reforms.
The infrastructure investment is part of a broader effort to stimulate economic activity and improve connectivity, aligning with the World Bank's recent focus on job creation through urban development and resilience projects.
This development follows the World Bank's approval of US$225 million for the Integrated Urban Development and Resilience Project for Jobs (PRODUIRE2) in July, signaling a continued commitment to supporting Ghana's infrastructure and labor market goals.