The Government of Ghana will launch the SME Growth and Opportunity Programme at a summit on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
This will be done through the Ministries of Finance and Trade and Industry, along with partnering agencies,
According to a press release from the Ministry of Finance, the SME Programme aims to prioritise coordination between partnering agencies to ensure targeted financial and technical support to high-growth potential SMEs. The summit, themed “Breaking Barriers to SME Growth,” will gather approximately 150 participants from the private sector, academia, business regulatory and compliance institutions, media, industry, multilateral and bilateral partners, and financial service providers.
Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, Minister for Finance, stated, “The summit aims to enhance partnerships, mobilise diverse financial resources for SME growth and expansion, and provide a platform for public and private sector actors to advocate for inclusive policies and strategies required to foster SME growth in Ghana.”
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The President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, will officially launch the SME Growth and Opportunity Programme at the summit. Other notable speakers include the Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, Minister for Trade and Industries, Hon. K.T. Hammond, Governor of the Central Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, and President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina.
The event will bring together SMEs, financial service providers, business and regulatory compliance institutions and will also feature an exhibition showcasing SME products.
Partnering agencies for this initiative include the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Ghana EXIM Bank, Development Bank Ghana (DBG), and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
