… 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. …
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. …
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). …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.