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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit — German development agency funding climate-smart SME capacity-building and carbon certification programmes in Ghana.

2026-04-272026-07-02
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  1. April 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … It is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the European Union, the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit. …

    NCCE sensitises Pope John SHS students on corruption, rule of law
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Ghana's climate-smart SMEs showcase green enterprise and carbon readiness

The News

The 2026 ShEquity Climate-smart SME Showcase and Pitch Finale, held in Accra, brought together promising climate-focused small and medium-sized enterprises to showcase innovative solutions and prepare for international carbon markets. The six-month capacity-building programme, funded by GIZ, culminated in grants of €25,000 each to the two top-performing businesses to support carbon certification preparations.

19 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Ghana's climate-smart SMEs showcase green enterprise and carbon readiness

    The 2026 ShEquity Climate-smart SME Showcase and Pitch Finale, held in Accra, brought together promising climate-focused small and medium-sized enterprises to showcase innovative solutions and prepare for international carbon markets. The six-month capacity-building programme, funded by GIZ, culminated in grants of €25,000 each to the two top-performing businesses to support carbon certification preparations.

    19 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Dyson Energy wins €25,000 grant for carbon certification

    Ghanaian renewable energy company Dyson Energy secured a €25,000 ShEquity grant at the 2026 ShEquity Climate-smart SME Showcase and Pitch Finale, held in Accra, to support its carbon certification process and train women as solar engineers.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

  1. KAIPTC Deputy Commandant calls for evidence-based security response

    The Deputy Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre has called for deeper collaboration and stronger evidence-based policymaking as the Centre restructures to address West Africa's security challenges. The 2024–2028 Strategic Plan splits the Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research into a standalone Academic Faculty and a Department of Applied Research and Innovation in Peace and Security, designed to align research outputs with operational realities.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. KAIPTC splits faculty and research to address West African security

    The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre has restructured its former Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research into two separate units—a standalone Academic Faculty and a newly established Department of Applied Research and Innovation in Peace and Security—to sharpen focus and better respond to West Africa's evolving peace and security challenges.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. KAIPTC splits research unit to address West Africa security threats

    The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre has restructured by separating its former Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research into two standalone entities — a Faculty of Academic Affairs and a dedicated research department (DARIPS) — to better respond to rapidly evolving peace and security challenges in West Africa, including the spread of violent extremism, unconstitutional government changes, and humanitarian pressures.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 25 May

  1. ShEquity selects 10 gender-smart SMEs for climate finance support

    ShEquity Partners, in partnership with the Agency for Business and Economic Development and Greentec Capital Africa Foundation, has selected 10 finalist Ghanaian gender-smart climate-focused SMEs for its Gender-Smart Climate Technical Assistance Facility. The selected companies will receive investor coaching and carbon certification support to access climate finance and global carbon market opportunities.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

  1. NCCE calls on students to lead anti-corruption campaign

    The National Commission for Civic Education has urged students and young people to lead the fight against corruption, which it says has weakened the country's fundamental values and hindered development. The NCCE organised a tertiary-level symposium with the University of Technology and Applied Sciences to discuss ethical leadership, accountability, and the rule of law.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. develoPPP Ventures reopens funding applications for Ghana start-ups

    The develoPPP Ventures programme, backed by German development agencies, is reopening applications in Ghana to support impact-driven start-ups with €100k funding after a one-year pause. The programme, led by GreenTec Capital Partners and Bakerson Limited, deployed over €2.5 million across four African countries in 2025, supporting 24 start-ups across more than 10 sectors.

    21 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 18 May

  1. NCCE sensitises Techire SHS students on corruption and rule of law

    The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) held a sensitisation programme at Techire Senior High School in Tano North Municipality aimed at inculcating values of integrity and patriotism in youth. Officials emphasised discipline, punctuality and time-consciousness as critical to personal success and national development, while covering topics including conflict of interest, accountability and ethical leadership.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 2 May

  1. TCDA CEO urges investments in cashew apple value addition

    Ghana's Tree Crops Development Authority CEO called for urgent investment and partnerships to expand cashew apple processing, noting that an estimated 2 million metric tonnes of cashew apples are produced annually but mostly go to waste, despite potential for transformation into juices, wines, jams, ethanol, and other products.

    2 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

  1. NCCE educates Pope John SHS on corruption and rule of law

    The New Juaben North Municipal Office of the NCCE engaged Pope John Senior High School students on the rule of law and fighting corruption, focusing on influence peddling, abuse of office, and ethical leadership as part of the PAIRED project. The Eastern Regional Director of the NCCE urged students to uphold honesty and warned against minor acts of dishonesty such as examination malpractice as early signs of corruption.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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