The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has thrown its weight behind the newly launched SME Growth and Opportunity (GO) Programme, signaling a strong commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and economic development in the West African nation.
The initiative was unveiled at the SME Growth and Opportunity Summit held in Accra, bringing together...
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU ([email protected])
Government has launched the SME Growth and Opportunity (GO) programme, mobilising a total of GH₵8.2billion to provide financial and technical support to the sector in a major boost to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
The initiative is aimed at strengthening the country's private sector and propelling...
… Prez Akufo-Addo, other top leaders kick off SME Summit focused on breaking barriers
Government is today, Tuesday July 16, 2024, launching the SME Growth and Opportunity Programme, a move expedited to significantly bolster the SME sector.
Spearheaded by the Ministries of Finance and Trade and Industry, this initiative aims to...
…the story of Crescendo Foods, Ghana’s first co-working and co-cooking space
In the vibrant heart of West Legon, Accra, an inspiring revolution is unfolding in Ghana’s food industry. At the helm of this transformative wave is Dr. Wanida Lewis, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Crescendo Foods.
With a rich background...
KIC and Mastercard Foundation are organizing a series of Bootcamp trainings as part of its Business Booster Programme. Agri-MSMEs and Farmer Based Organizations are receiving capacity building on enhancing their business to increase profitability and investor readiness as well as organizational strengthening for selected Farmer Based Organizations to effectively...
By Yaw Appiah LARTEY, Nii Asafoatse ABBEY & Ewurakua ABRAHAM
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are vital for economic growth, especially in developing countries, but are particularly vulnerable to fraud.
A report by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) 2024 highlights that smaller budgets and revenue make SMEs more vulnerable...
By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO
MTN Ghana has launched its small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) month initiative to empower small businesses with the requisite support, resources and platform to enhance their operations in the sector.
The 2024 SME Month, slated for July, also seeks to acknowledge and appreciate the significant contributions of...
The Ghana Enterprises Agency is excited to announce a new partnership with Lokko House and Jowato Company Limited under its GEA/Mastercard Foundation Business In A Box (BizBox) Project. This initiative aims to promote Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Ghana by providing market access for inclusive and sustainable...
Societe Generale (SG) Ghana has finalized a US$25 million facility agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) aimed at significantly boosting support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Ghana over the next five years.
This partnership underscores IFC's recognition of SG Ghana's pivotal role in financing the real economy...
By Konrad Kodjo Djaisi
Over 100 jobs are to be created through the 'Green Business Competitions' programme, which was recently launched by the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC) in collaboration with German Development Cooperation.
As part of this two-phased programme, 30 Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) from sectors such as...