The Ghanaian-German Centre (GGC), which is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Government, is partnering with the Ministry of Employment and Labour relations to provide job opportunities through the pilot ‘Graduate Work and Salary Top-Up Programme’.
This programme serves a dual...
I. BRIEF OVERVIEW OF MICRO-CREDENTIALS
In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving job market, the demand for a skilled workforce has surged, paving the way for inventive educational solutions. One such innovation gaining traction is the world of micro-credentials: focused, bite-sized learning experiences that empower individuals with the relevant skills they need...
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The Ghana National Tailors and Dressmakers Association (GNTDA) has described as expensive the annual Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) homemade face mask certification fee of GHȼ350 - which comprises a registration fee of GH¢250 annually and a facility licencing fee of GH¢100 (paid...
The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (the Alliance) has announced a partnership with the ASASE Foundation to support women entrepreneurs working to reduce plastic litter in the community. The initiative called Closing the Loop uses a circular economy model, to enable local communities to benefit from discarded plastic waste...
…Navigating business financing for success
Debt management is a pivotal component of financial health for businesses. It involves a comprehensive understanding of various types of business financing, their advantages and disadvantages, and the effective management of debt, encompassing loans and credit lines. In this article, we will delve into the...
20 Micro and Small Medium Scaled Enterprises (MSMEs) participated in a Masterclass handcraft soapmaking course from August 2 to August 5 2022 in Accra.
The training formed part of activities conducted under UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization European Union in Ghana funded West Africa Competitiveness Programme - Ghana...
The National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI), in collaboration with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), has organised a sensitisation workshop for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) on how to use sustainable reporting processes to drive productivity and growth.
About 50 beneficiary businesses were taken through interactive sessions to understand...
The Ghana-Mexico Business and Cultural Chamber (GHAMEXCO) has officially been launched in Accra, to identify and explore business opportunities in Ghana and Mexico that will bring both countries together culturally and business-wise.
The key objectives are to identify and shepherd opportunities for the benefit of members, promote the business trade...
Panellists at the Strategic Communications Africa’s (Stratcomm Africa) Brand Reputation Week discussion have urged Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to build a strong brand reputation for business growth and success.
According to them, it takes a strong brand reputation to assure sustainable business success, hence, SMEs and businesses in general,...
Board Chair of the Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, Matthew Boadu Adjei, says Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) funds are set to invest at least US$30million in small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs).
Private equity and venture capital funds are investment vehicles that offer financing to companies...