Association of Ghana Industries — industry advocacy organization supporting Ghanaian businesses on renewable energy, cedi stability, and post-IMF programme economic sustainability.
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has called on the Government to expand incentives for renewable energy projects to support industrial growth and sustainable power supply. …
… He noted that the effects of the cancellation were already evident, as several projects initiated under the policy had stalled. “When the Minority caucus met with the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), members lamented that many projects initiated under 1D1F had stalled, with …
… He also endorsed calls by the Association of Ghana Industries for measures to promote value addition and protect local manufacturers, urging the local processing of cocoa, cashew, coconut and rubber before export to boost foreign exchange earnings. …
… nd improved access to financing as stakeholders gather for the SME Investment Forum under the theme “Scaling Impact in Ghana’s Agri-Food Sector.” The forum, organised under the Nkabom Collaborative in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the Association of Ghana Industries …
The Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Seth Twum-Akwaboah, says recent macroeconomic stabilisation – particularly strengthening the cedi – was a necessary step to restore confidence in an economy that had been severely shaken by uncertainty. …
Ghana’s recent economic stability and growing investor confidence may come under pressure once the country exits its programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has cautioned. …
… There will be various presentations and plenary sessions featuring selected seasoned women industry professionals and organisations, including the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) and financial institutions among others. …
The Association of Ghana Industries and the Confederation of Danish Industries have launched the Sustainable African Value Chain Initiative (SAVI) to help Ghanaian businesses integrate sustainability principles into their operations and value chains through capacity-building, technical assistance, and peer learning.
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AGI and Danish industries' sustainability initiative equips Ghanaian businesses with tools to integrate environmental responsibility into their operations.
The Association of Ghana Industries and the Confederation of Danish Industries have launched the Sustainable African Value Chain Initiative (SAVI) to help Ghanaian businesses integrate sustainability principles into their operations and value chains through capacity-building, technical assistance, and peer learning.
The Ghana Leather and Footwear Manufacturers Association says more than 70 percent of footwear sold domestically between 2024 and 2025 was imported from China, with imports worth over US$40 million while local exports remained below US$1 million. The association alleges that cheap imports have wiped out over 30 percent of market share for locally made footwear over the past decade and forced many producers out of business, and accuses some importers of exploiting customs loopholes by declaring finished products as rubber waste to evade higher duties.
Softcare FM Manufacturing Company marked International Menstrual Hygiene Day by partnering with Takoradi Technical University to distribute premium sanitary pads to junior high school girls and vulnerable women, promoting youth-led leadership and stigma-free conversations on menstruation.
Ghana's Deputy Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has urged strengthened legal and institutional awareness of intellectual property within the creative and manufacturing sectors, noting that protection of originality and local value creation has become critical as Africa's fashion and textile industry gains global recognition.
Softcare FM Manufacturing Company commemorated the 2026 International Menstrual Hygiene Day with a campaign focused on youth-led leadership and stigma-free conversations around menstruation. The company donated sanitary products to vulnerable women and schoolgirls and partnered with Takoradi Technical University's Women's Commission to distribute pads to junior high school girls across Takoradi.
Ghana Revenue Authority Commissioner-General Anthony Kwasi Sarpong has assured the business community that the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS) will not lead to new taxes, but is instead designed to enhance efficiency and transparency in tax administration. The system will serve as a digital platform allowing businesses to register, file returns, and make payments seamlessly.
The CEO of Ace Group has described Ghana as one of the most dynamic healthcare and pharmaceutical markets in West Africa, citing growing population, increasing healthcare awareness, expanding hospital infrastructure, and rising demand for medicines and medical equipment. He noted the country imports substantial volumes of pharmaceuticals and medical devices annually, creating opportunities for international partnerships and investment.
The Ghana Revenue Authority has assured businesses that its Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS) is designed to reduce the cost and complexity of tax compliance while improving transparency, efficiency and taxpayer services. The system became operational on April 1, 2026, under a controlled pilot programme at the Accra West Tax Office and the Kaneshie Taxpayer Service Centre.
The Ghana Leather and Footwear Manufacturers Association has appealed to government to protect the local footwear industry from cheap imported shoes from China, citing data showing over 70 percent of footwear sold in Ghana between 2024 and 2025 was imported from China valued at more than $40 million, while Ghana's footwear exports remained below $1 million. The Association says the influx is collapsing local businesses, destroying jobs, and burdening domestic manufacturers with high taxes on imported raw materials.
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has announced that cocoa purchases for the 2026/27 crop season will be financed through $1 billion to be raised from the domestic bond market, part of efforts to strengthen Ghana's cocoa financing system and reduce dependence on foreign borrowing.
The Association of Ghana Industries has called on the Government to expand incentives for renewable energy projects, including tax reliefs, affordable green financing, and streamlined regulatory processes, to support industrial growth and sustainable power supply. The Association opened a sustainable energy business-to-business expo in Accra, with officials highlighting the importance of renewable energy and hybrid energy sources for Ghana's industrial competitiveness and 24-hour economy agenda.
The Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has warned that the government's cancellation of the One District One Factory policy could worsen youth unemployment, describing it as a missed opportunity to tackle joblessness through private sector support. He argued the government could have reformed the policy instead of cancelling it, noting that several projects initiated under it have already stalled.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has urged the government to impose heavy penalties on those found culpable of illegal mining to deter galamsey, citing environmental degradation, forest destruction, and water pollution. He criticized government for lacking political will to prosecute all illegal miners, including government associates.
Small and medium enterprises in Ghana's agrifood and nutrition sectors are calling for stronger investor partnerships and improved access to financing at an SME Investment Forum organised under the Nkabom Collaborative in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. The 40 vetted nutrition and agrifood SMEs are seeking to raise at least GH¢25 million in growth and working capital financing from investors and financial institutions.
Girls from Tanyigbe Senior High School in the Volta Region won four medals—two gold, one silver, and one bronze—at the 15th African Arm-wrestling Championship in Accra, Ghana, marking their maiden appearance at the event. The achievement is part of a regional sports development initiative launched by the Volta Fair Secretariat to identify and nurture sporting talent in the region.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Ghana Industries says recent macroeconomic stabilisation, particularly strengthening the cedi, was necessary to restore confidence in an economy shaken by uncertainty over inflation, exchange rates, and policy direction that had slowed investment decisions.
The Association of Ghana Industries cautions that Ghana's recent economic stability and investor confidence, supported by the IMF programme, may face pressure after the country exits the programme. The AGI emphasises the need for policy discipline, strengthened domestic production to reduce import reliance, and improved access to affordable financing to sustain progress.
The 2026 Women in Business Dialogue Series opens in Kumasi with focus on transforming informal women-led activities into structured, scalable enterprises. The forum brings together entrepreneurs, government officials, and financial institutions to explore practical pathways for growth including access to credit, digital commerce, and integration into formal value chains.
An informal review of Shito brands on the Ghanaian market found that only two—Didi Shito and Goody's Shito—were fully compliant with Ghana Standard GS 240:2017, while most other brands contained unapproved additives such as sugar, glucose, thickeners, and artificial food colours.