Also known as: AGI
Association of Ghana Industries — industry advocacy organization engaging on manufacturing, 24-hour economy policy, electricity costs, tax disputes, and quality awards.
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The Chronicle
… 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. …
Otumfuo To Government: Don’t Spare Illegal MinersJoy Online
… 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 …
SMEs call for improved financing at Ghana Agri-Food Investment ForumBusiness & Financial Times
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. …
AGI CEO urges cedi stability at all costsJoy Online
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. …
Post-IMF era could test Ghana’s economic gains – AGI Chief warnsBusiness & Financial Times
… 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. …
Women entrepreneurs eye scale-up, as Women in Business Dialogue opens in KumasiBusiness & Financial Times
… This is where I believe the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), through the Spices and Condiments Segment, has a critical role to play. …
Are we reading the label?: Consumer protection and labelling standards in the spices and Condiments industryGhana's 24-Hour Economy Authority Act, signed into law in February 2026, represents a shift toward continuous economic activity across manufacturing, agriculture, and digital services. The policy's success will be determined by how well it empowers and integrates MSMEs, which account for approximately 85% of manufacturing employment and 70% of GDP.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Authority Act, signed into law in February 2026, represents a shift toward continuous economic activity across manufacturing, agriculture, and digital services. The policy's success will be determined by how well it empowers and integrates MSMEs, which account for approximately 85% of manufacturing employment and 70% of GDP.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Development Bank Ghana has identified five textile projects being presented to financial institutions for possible financing, as part of its broader effort to unlock long-term credit for the sector. The bank prioritizes textiles within manufacturing alongside pharmaceuticals and energy transition, and has committed to expanding financing beyond Greater Accra through a three-year agreement with the Association of Ghana Industries.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Development Bank Ghana is preparing to support at least two textile projects by approving and disbursing credit before the end of 2026, drawn from five projects that emerged from a dedicated textile sector deal room. DBG's support extends beyond credit to include market development, capacity building, technical assistance and policy advocacy.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Ghana Industries has called for closer collaboration among government, industry players and stakeholders to promote healthier diets and address growing diabetes and diet-related health conditions, noting that Ghanaians consume diets heavily dominated by cheaper carbohydrates rather than more expensive protein and vegetables.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission met with the Association of Ghana Industries and The Coca-Cola Company to discuss Ghana's evolving food and nutrition policy environment and explore collaboration opportunities between government and industry on public health, innovation, investment, and sustainable economic growth.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Most Ghanaian small and medium enterprises have low online visibility not because of lack of digital access—Ghana has over 26 million internet users and 8.6 million social media identities—but because marketing staff are overstretched with multiple responsibilities and lack dedicated capacity for consistent content production.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government affirmed the country is ready to pursue nuclear power as part of efforts to diversify its energy mix and secure reliable, affordable electricity for industrialisation. The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources noted Ghana is in Phase Two of the International Atomic Energy Agency's milestone approach, with site studies, institutional strengthening, and vendor discussions at advanced stages, while emphasising the need to develop human capacity alongside physical infrastructure.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Ghana Industries has warned that rising electricity costs and high operating expenses threaten the competitiveness of Ghanaian businesses and their capacity to invest, expand, and create jobs. AGI President Kofi Nsiah-Poku called for the government to convert improved macroeconomic stability into structural transformation and more favourable business conditions.
14 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Association of Ghana Industries welcomes government's 24-Hour Economy policy, saying successful implementation could significantly transform Ghana's industrial sector, but effectiveness will depend on how it is designed and implemented with industry consultation.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Seth Twum Akwaboah, president of the Association of Ghana Industries, has urged government to move beyond slogans and focus on concrete policies and programmes to make Ghana's 24-Hour Economy work, emphasizing that success should be measured by practical steps taken rather than the popularity of the policy's name.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of the Association of Ghana Industries has urged government to move beyond slogans and focus on concrete policies and implementation to make Ghana's 24-Hour Economy work, emphasizing that success should be measured by practical steps rather than the policy's name.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Ghana Industries president Seth Twum Akwaboah has cautioned against expecting overnight transformation under the government's 24-Hour Economy policy, urging the initiative be judged by its specific programmes and interventions rather than its name or slogan.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Ghana Industries has begun engaging the Ministry of Finance over a tax dispute involving Accra Brewery Limited, with CEO Seth Twum Akwaboah warning the issue could have wider implications for alcoholic beverage manufacturers relying on locally sourced raw materials.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Brewery Limited has called on the government to postpone implementation of newly approved excise duty hikes on locally manufactured beer, warning that the increases—from 32.5% to 40% for standard beer and from 10% to 25% for high local content products—could harm jobs, investment, and businesses across the brewing value chain and wider economy.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Ghana Industries has raised concerns about electricity cost pressures on businesses, saying some companies face tariff adjustments exceeding 40% after the Electricity Company of Ghana withdrew a previously negotiated discount arrangement for bulk customers.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Brewery Limited has appealed to government to postpone newly approved excise duty increases on locally manufactured beer, from 32.5% to 40%, and on high local raw material content products from 10% to 25%, citing the need for further stakeholder consultations to assess potential impacts on businesses, consumers, and the economy.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Ghana Industries is lobbying the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat to extend incentives to agriculture and agribusiness sectors, aiming to help small and medium-sized enterprises benefit from the policy and grow their businesses.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews and IMANI Africa held a national dialogue on plastic waste management in Ghana, bringing together EPA experts, policymakers, and industry representatives to examine challenges and explore solutions within the country's Extended Producer Responsibility framework.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), in collaboration with the Ghana Standards Authority and the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, has opened nominations for the 15th AGI Ghana Industry and Quality Awards, scheduled for November 2026, to recognise companies demonstrating outstanding performance in manufacturing, service delivery, innovation, quality standards, sustainability and corporate excellence. The submission deadline is September 10, 2026, with eight major award categories across 22 sectors.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Tony Oteng-Gyasi resigned from British Petroleum in 1986 despite being groomed for senior leadership to establish his own businesses, founding Tropical Cable and Conductor Limited in 1997 (the first Ghanaian-owned cable manufacturer to earn ISO 9001 certification) and later Western Rod & Wire Limited in 2007.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
As the government prepares the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, economists and business leaders have urged it to maintain fiscal discipline, safeguard macroeconomic stability, and avoid new taxes while investing in productive sectors and structural economic transformation to build resilience against external shocks.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited, in collaboration with Republic Bank Ghana, held the inaugural SME Connect program at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, designed to equip small and medium enterprises with knowledge, skills, and partnerships for growth and market access. The event brought together board members, government representatives, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs to explore strategies for enterprise expansion.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Members of the Ghana Journalists Association in the Eastern Region participated in a two-day training workshop in Koforidua to strengthen media reporting on green innovation and sustainable development, organised by the University of Environment and Sustainable Development in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Energy and Green Transition Minister Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor met with the Association of Ghana Industries to explore collaboration between government and the private sector, with both sides discussing ways to improve the operating environment for businesses and strengthen the energy sector to support industrial growth.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Ghana Industries has called for the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission to suspend a 3.5% electricity tariff adjustment, arguing that falling global oil prices could soon reduce pressure on generation costs and that the timing risks amplifying production costs for manufacturers.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Ghana Industries has questioned the timing of a 3.5% electricity tariff increase, arguing that while the nominal rise appears modest, cascading effects through production chains could push manufacturers' total costs up by five to ten percent.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Ghana Industries has questioned the timing of the latest electricity tariff adjustment, arguing the increase comes as key economic indicators improve and global fuel prices ease. AGI's Economic Affairs Committee chairman warned that manufacturers could experience cost increases of 5–10% across the production chain, despite the headline tariff adjustment being just over 3%.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Ghana Industries has strongly opposed recent tariff increases by utility providers, arguing that companies like ECG and Ghana Water should address their operational inefficiencies and losses—estimated at about 30 per cent—rather than pass costs to consumers and businesses.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's informal sector, which employs approximately 80 percent of the national workforce and accounts for an estimated 27 percent to 40 percent of GDP, contributes less than 5 percent of total tax revenue. The Ghana Statistical Service reports that 92.3 percent of all businesses in Ghana are informal, placing a disproportionate tax burden on the formal sector.
23 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
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.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →