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  • MiDA rallies MCC successful strategies to champion Grow24 initiative 

    Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould, CEO of MiDA

     

    The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) under the leadership of Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould, is poised to play a central role in Ghana’s agricultural transformation under the government’s new Grow24 initiative.

     

    The Authority envisage to apply the successful strategies from the US$547 million Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact.

     

    Grow24, recently launched by President John Dramani Mahama, is a bold agricultural policy under the broader “24hr+” development agenda. At its heart is the Volta Economic Corridor project, which aims to irrigate over two million hectares of land for intensive, commercially viable farming.

     

    MiDA, originally established to implement the U.S.-funded MCC Compact, will now take on an expanded role as a national delivery agency for agricultural transformation efforts. MiDA’s broad experience in infrastructure, energy, and agro-industrial development makes it ideally suited to drive large-scale agricultural initiatives across the country.

     

    “Through the MCC Compact, we developed proven, high-impact models ready for nationwide implementation,” he stated. “We’re now building on that foundation to support food security, economic diversification, and rural industrialization under Grow24”, MiDA’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mould disclosed in an interview.

     

    One of the key successes of the MCC Compact was its $189 million Agriculture Project, which included the Land Tenure Facilitation (LTF) Activity. This pilot program enhanced land tenure security, encouraged investment in agriculture, and boosted productivity.

     

    Mr. Mould explained that core components from the Compact—such as land preparation, irrigation engineering, and integrated agronomic systems—will be adapted and scaled to meet Grow24’s ambitious targets.

     

    He described ongoing efforts to clear and level land using precision methods, alongside the design of advanced irrigation systems tailored to various landscapes. These efforts combine agricultural science, economics, and engineering to build sustainable, large-scale farming enterprises.

     

    The Volta Economic Corridor, seen as a flagship of the Grow24 policy, is expected to become a key food production hub, improve export capacity, and create thousands of jobs in rural communities.

     

    MiDA’s role, Mr. Mould said, will be to provide the technical and managerial backbone necessary for the long-term success of the initiative.

     

    “Grow24 represents a bold new vision for agricultural development in Ghana, and MiDA is fully prepared to deliver on that promise,” he concluded.

     

    As Ghana embarks on this new chapter of agricultural growth, MiDA’s renewed mandate under Grow24 could transform the landscape of farming and agribusiness across the nation.

  • Alex Mould leads transformative agenda at MiDA

    Alexander Mould

     

    Adnan Adams Mohammed

    Alexander Mould has assumed the position of acting Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA).

     

    Known for proven track-record of excellence and a citadel of expertise from both the private and public sectors, with over three decades in Finance, Energy and Governance.

     

    The former CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC); where he spearheaded transformative reforms at both organizations, driving operational excellence and growth. At MiDA, he is expected to bring a fresh perspective on aligning the institution’s objectives with the government’s development priorities. However, during his inaugural address to the MiDA team, he emphasized his collaborative leadership style, acknowledging the wealth of experience within the organization.

     

    “I am, first and foremost, a people person,” Mr Mould stated, expressing his readiness to learn from the existing team. “I will be relying heavily on your expertise and institutional knowledge to bring me up to speed so we can collectively deliver the results expected from this important institution.”

     

    At MiDA, a key focus of Mr Mould’s vision involves strengthening the organization’s alignment with government’s initiatives, particularly the proposed 24-hour economy program. He has outlined plans to engage in substantive discussions with government stakeholders to identify opportunities for MiDA to take on a more prominent role in the nation’s development agenda.

     

    He highlighted the immediate priority of meaningful conversations with government officials to explore effectively integrating programmes that will support the 24-hour economy initiative.

     

     

    Mr. Mould pledged to work to synchronize MiDA’s activities with the government’s broader growth agenda, stressing that “MiDA needs to be in perfect sync with the government’s vision.”

     

    Emphasizing the importance of cross-ministerial collaboration, he stated that MiDA would actively work with various ministries to identify and potentially assume management of strategic projects, to, ensure effective project management and implementation, delivering tangible results for Ghana.

     

    Looking toward the future, Mr. Mould articulated an ambitious vision for his tenure at MiDA. He expressed gratitude to President Mahama for the opportunity, entrusting him to transform MiDA into a world-class Project Implementation Organization, to deliver his government’s flagship projects in support of the 24Hr Economy agendum.

     

     

    “The legacy I want to leave,” he shared “is to establish MiDA as the government of Ghana’s go-to project implementation unit.”

     

    The appointment of Alex Mould marks a new chapter for MiDA, with a renewed focus on alignment with national development goals and efficient project implementation. His emphasis on collaborative leadership and strategic alignment with government initiatives suggests a potentially transformative period ahead for the organization, as a key player in achieving the government’s broader growth agenda.