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Ghana Enterprises Agency

Also known as: GEA

Government agency supporting Ghana's SME sector through mentorship, training, and digital empowerment initiatives.

2026-04-272026-08-23

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    A UN Joint Programme, in partnership with the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (GI-KACE) and the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), has launched the MSME Digital Gateway.

    Digital engines of growth: The role and impact of ICT on SMEs in Ghana
  3. Joy Online

    The Association of Small-Scale Industries (ASSI), in collaboration with the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), has organised an executive mentorship and coaching training programme for trade association executives in the Eastern Region.

    Association of Small-scale Industries, GEA strengthen artisans through mentorship, coaching
  4. Joy Online

    The CEO of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Margaret Ansei, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

    Ghana believes in its entrepreneurs – GEA CEO reaffirms commitment to SMEs
  5. July 2026
  6. Joy Online

    In Ghana, the Ghana Enterprises Agency reports that 60 percent of MSMEs do not survive past year two.

    The financial management imperative for SMEs in Ghana and Africa: From survival to sustainable prosperity
  7. Joy Online

    Alfreda Amexo- Acting Head of SME Banking from the Republic Bank Ghana PLC, the Head of Industrial Arts and Craft from the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), a Business Advisor from the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), the National Treasurer of the Association of Ghana Indus

    GTFCL hosts SME Connect to drive business growth and expand market access
  8. June 2026
  9. Daily Guide

    Mohammed Sadiq stated during the 10th edition of Ghana MSME Day, organized by the Ghana Enterprises Agency [GEA].

    MTN SME Accelerate Programme Reaches Over 700 Businesses
  10. Business & Financial Times

    Ghana’s SME Business Empowerment Lab, held under the theme, “Building a Sustainable Business in a Changing Economy – Legal and Regulatory Essentials for Small Businesses.” The webinar brought together experts from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Ghana Enterprises Agency

    Zenith SME Business Empowerment Lab urges SMEs to adapt, innovate and thrive in a changing economy
  11. Joy Online

    Ghana’s SME Business Empowerment Lab, held under the theme, “Building a Sustainable Business in a Changing Economy – Legal and Regulatory Essentials for Small Businesses.” The webinar brought together experts from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Ghana Enterprises Agency

    Zenith SME Business Empowerment Lab urges SMEs to adapt, innovate and thrive in a changing economy
  12. Business & Financial Times

    The clinic was delivered in collaboration with KPMG and the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), both of whom played a central role in facilitating the sessions.

    Stanbic Bank urges SMEs to prioritise structure over survival at Tamale Clinic
  13. April 2026
  14. Business & Financial Times

    The committee consisted of representatives from the British Council, the Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs, Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), MASLOC, the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment, the Ministry of Finance, academics from the University of Ghana Business School, and

    NEIP commences grant disbursement under Adwumawura Programme
Business

ICT emerges as equalizer for Ghana's struggling SMEs sector

The News

Ghana's SMEs account for approximately 60% of GDP and over 90% of all businesses, but face severe structural challenges including a $4.8 billion annual financing gap and limited market access. Information and Communication Technology is emerging as a potential solution to bridge these gaps and unlock entrepreneur potential.

20 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 20 August

  1. ICT emerges as equalizer for Ghana's struggling SMEs sector

    Ghana's SMEs account for approximately 60% of GDP and over 90% of all businesses, but face severe structural challenges including a $4.8 billion annual financing gap and limited market access. Information and Communication Technology is emerging as a potential solution to bridge these gaps and unlock entrepreneur potential.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 18 August

  1. ASSI and GEA launch mentorship training for Eastern Region trade executives

    The Association of Small-Scale Industries and Ghana Enterprises Agency have organised an executive mentorship and coaching training programme for trade association executives across 33 municipal and districts in the Eastern Region. The initiative is part of the Business in a Box Project, which aims to strengthen industry capacity, equip youth with vocational and business skills, and support business development.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 10 August

  1. Ghana Enterprises Agency reaffirms support for SMEs

    The CEO of the Ghana Enterprises Agency has reaffirmed government commitment to strengthening the country's MSMEs, describing them as the backbone of the nation's economy and driving force behind inclusive growth, innovation and job creation. Speaking at the 10th National MSME Day celebration themed on digital empowerment and innovation, she emphasized the country's entrepreneurial ecosystem has evolved significantly over the past decade through increased investment, partnerships and policy support.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Financial management capability key to SME growth in Ghana, Africa

    SMEs in Ghana and Africa have unrealised potential due to deficient financial management capabilities; research by the University of Ghana Business School indicates that targeted financial literacy interventions can increase SME profits by approximately 26%, and digital financial tools offer a pathway to formalisation and sustainable growth.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 15 July

  1. GTFCL launches SME Connect program for enterprise growth

    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

Monday 29 June

  1. MTN SME Accelerate programme reaches over 700 businesses

    MTN Ghana's SME Accelerate programme has engaged and impacted more than 700 small and medium enterprises across Kumasi, Koforidua, and Accra this year, with plans to expand to Tamale and Takoradi as part of efforts supporting Ghana's MSME sector.

    29 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 22 June

  1. Zenith Bank urges SMEs to adopt digital innovation and comply with regulations

    During the second Zenith SME Business Empowerment Lab webinar, experts including those from the Ghana Revenue Authority and Ghana Enterprises Agency advised SMEs to strengthen regulatory compliance, build resilience, and embrace digital innovation to sustain growth in a dynamic economy.

    22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Sunday 21 June

  1. SMEs urged to embrace compliance, innovation, resilience

    At Zenith Bank Ghana's SME Business Empowerment Lab, experts called on small and medium-sized enterprises to strengthen regulatory compliance, build resilience, and embrace digital innovation to sustain growth in a changing economy. The Chief Operating Officer of Zenith Bank noted that business success now depends on adaptation to change, regulatory compliance, risk management, and scalable operational systems.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Stanbic Bank urges SMEs to adopt structured practices for growth

    Stanbic Bank Ghana held a two-day SME Clinic in Tamale themed "From Survival to Scale: Building SMEs that Endure," calling on small and medium enterprises to move beyond survival-driven operations and adopt structured business practices for long-term sustainability. The bank's Head of Business and Commercial Banking noted that while SMEs account for over 90 percent of businesses in Ghana and contribute about 70 percent of GDP and nearly 85 percent of employment, many remain constrained by weak internal systems and limited access to knowledge.

    3 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 28 April

  1. NEIP begins disbursing grants for Adwumawura youth entrepreneurship program

    The Adwumawura Programme, implemented by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has commenced grant disbursement to support youth-owned business establishment. The 2025 cohort launched on April 28, 2025, received over 120,000 applications within the first weeks and underwent evaluation by a 9-member selection committee.

    28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 27 April

  1. MTN Ghana headlines 2026 SME Grow Africa Awards

    MTN Ghana has renewed its commitment as headline sponsor of the 2026 SME Grow Africa Awards, now in its 13th year, which recognises Ghanaian entrepreneurs across 18 categories and provides winners with masterclasses, mentorship, partnerships, and investment support.

    27 April 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. MTN Ghana SME Awards 2026 launched to support enterprise growth

    MTN Ghana has launched the SME Awards (SMEGA) 2026 in Accra, calling on small and medium enterprises to use innovation, resilience and digital solutions to scale beyond borders. The Ghana Enterprises Agency CEO noted that SMEs constitute over 85 per cent of businesses in the country and play a critical role in employment and innovation, though many face challenges including limited finance access, digital capacity gaps, and market access restrictions.

    27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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