About GEA

A Mandate for MSMEs in Ghana

Ghana Enterprises Agency is the apex governmental body dedicated to the promotion and development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Ghana. With the passage of Act 1043 by Parliament and assented to by the President, His Excellency, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in 2020, GEA is mandated to coordinate, implement and monitor the activities of the MSMEs Sector in Ghana.

Our Vision

To create a vibrant entrepreneurial economy by fostering the growth and development of MSMEs.

Our Mission

To improve the competitiveness of MSMEs by facilitating the provision of business development programs and integrated support services.

NBSSI to GEA

NBSSI FOUNDED

1981

The National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) was enacted under Act 434 of 1981

FIRST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR APPOINTED

1985

Dr. Emmanuel K. Abaka was appointed the first Executive Director of NBSSI

FIRST BAC OPENED

1990

NBSSI established the first of its Business Advisory Centers (BACs) in Kumasi

FIRST FEMALE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

2017

Mrs. Kosi Yankey-Ayeh was appointed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as the first female Executive Director of NBSSI

TRANSFORMED TO GEA

2020

Parliament passed Act 1043 to transform the National Board for Small Scale Industries into the Ghana Enterprises Agency. The Act was assented to by the President on 29th December 2020.

60,395

CLIENTS

1,018,820

BENEFICIARIES

71,122

JOBS CREATED

41,168

NEW BUSINESSES

224

DISTRICT OFFICES

RESOURCE CENTRES

MSMEs DATA

GHC625M+