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SME Innovation and Inclusion Programme – Digitalize for Jobs (D4J)

The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), in collaboration with the German Cooperation's "Invest for Jobs" initiative, is implementing the Digitalize for Jobs (D4J) project under the broader SME Innovation and Inclusion Programme. This phase builds on earlier D4J digitalisation interventions, with a renewed focus on promoting digital inclusion for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) who own or lead SMEs, and strong attention to women-owned and women-led enterprises. The initiative recognises that a strong, credible and reachable online presence is now central to how SMEs win customers, build trust and grow.

To support this objective, GEA seeks to engage a competent Digital Visibility Service Provider to design, configure, deploy and support a practical Digital Visibility Pack for 50 or more selected SMEs across five regions in Ghana (Ashanti, Greater Accra, Central, Northern and Bono). The pack covers websites or landing pages, social media, WhatsApp Business and new media, with a strong focus on PWD-owned/led SMEs and at least 70% women-led enterprises.

PURPOSE OF ENGAGEMENT

The Service Provider will provide practical technical support to help beneficiary SMEs become visible, credible, reachable and market-ready online. The primary goal is to establish or improve each SME's website or landing page, social media profiles, WhatsApp Business presence and new media engagement, and to train them to manage these channels sustainably beyond the project period.

KEY OBJECTIVES

  • Improve the digital visibility and market presence of selected SMEs.
  • Support SMEs to use websites, social media, WhatsApp Business and new media channels to reach customers more effectively.
  • Improve the quality, consistency and professionalism of SME online profiles, product information and digital content.
  • Build the capacity of SMEs to manage their online presence, respond to enquiries and use basic analytics to improve customer engagement.
  • Strengthen inclusion by ensuring the support is accessible and practical for PWD-owned and PWD-led SMEs.

SCOPE OF WORK

  • Pitch and demonstrate a proposed Digital Visibility Pack, including website/landing page models, social media approach, WhatsApp Business setup and new media strategy.
  • Assess the existing online presence of each beneficiary SME and prepare a simple visibility action plan.
  • Develop, configure or improve a mobile-responsive website, microsite or landing page for each SME.
  • Create, update or optimise relevant social media accounts and standardise profiles, visuals, links and content guidance.
  • Set up or optimise WhatsApp Business, including business profile, catalogue, quick replies, labels, greeting/away messages and click-to-chat links.
  • Support new media and content visibility (short-form video, product photos, digital flyers, directory listings, content calendars).
  • Set up simple analytics and reporting, and track deployment outputs and adoption levels.
  • Train, coach and hand over assets to SMEs, and provide post-deployment support.

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

  • Inception Report and Workplan.
  • Solution Pitch and Demonstration Report.
  • SME Digital Visibility Assessment Report (visibility status, gaps and action plan per SME).
  • Website/Landing Page Deployment Report.
  • Social Media Setup and Optimisation Report.
  • WhatsApp Business Setup Report.
  • New Media and Content Support Package.
  • Training Materials, User Guides and Training/Coaching Report.
  • Analytics and Adoption Report.
  • Post-Deployment Support and Sustainability Plan.
  • Final Implementation Report.

LOCATION & REPORTING

  • The assignment shall be carried out in Ghana, supporting beneficiary SMEs across the selected project regions physically, virtually or through a blended approach.
  • The Provider shall act under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer of GEA (or an appointed representative) and report to the Lead Digital Consultant or Project Coordinator.
  • Duration: up to six (6) months from commencement to final reporting, with a one-year handholding period after completion.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Firms with a minimum of four (4) years' relevant experience in digital visibility, website development, social media management, digital marketing, WhatsApp Business setup or new media content, with evidence of previous work with SMEs, qualified staff and valid business registration.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified firms should submit their technical and financial proposals, company profile and relevant experience to info@gea.gov.gh and copy greateraccra@gea.gov.gh, dennis.kumi@gea.gov.gh.

Join us in transforming Ghanaian SMEs through digital innovation!

Download Terms of Reference (ToR) – Digital Visibility Service Provider ↓

Application Deadline: 16th July 2026

Integrated Digital Business Management Platform for SMEs

SME Innovation and Inclusion Programme – Digitalize for Jobs (D4J)

The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), in collaboration with the German Cooperation's "Invest for Jobs" initiative, is implementing the Digitalize for Jobs (D4J) project under the broader SME Innovation and Inclusion Programme. This phase builds on previous D4J implementation experience, with a renewed focus on promoting digital inclusion for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) who own or lead SMEs. It recognises that many enterprises still rely on manual records and fragmented tools that limit their ability to manage customers, sales, inventory, bookkeeping, visibility and reporting in a coordinated way.

To support this objective, GEA seeks to engage a competent IT Consultancy Firm or Digital Services Provider to deploy a single, integrated all-in-one digital business management platform for 50 or more selected SMEs across five regions in Ghana (Ashanti, Greater Accra, Central, Northern and Bono). The project targets PWD-owned/led SMEs, with a 70% concentration on women-owned or women-led enterprises. The solution must consolidate core business functions into one coherent system.

PURPOSE OF ENGAGEMENT

The Firm will assess SME needs, configure or customise the integrated platform, deploy the solution, train users and administrators, and provide maintenance and technical support. The primary goal is to support the digital transformation of beneficiary SMEs by giving them one integrated platform that improves process efficiency, competitiveness, visibility and business growth.

KEY OBJECTIVES

  • Deploy a single integrated all-in-one digital business management platform for selected PWD-owned/led SMEs.
  • Increase process efficiency, business competitiveness and digital readiness of beneficiaries.
  • Improve the ability of SMEs to manage customers, sales, stock, invoices, expenses, records, digital visibility and reporting from one system.
  • Promote inclusive digitalisation through an accessible, easy-to-use platform suitable for PWD-owned/led enterprises.
  • Strengthen SME readiness for market access, financing, advisory support and job creation.
  • Build the capacity of SMEs and administrators to use, manage and sustain the platform beyond the project.

SCOPE OF WORK

  • Conduct needs assessment, digital readiness review and workflow/process mapping for beneficiaries.
  • Recommend, customise or configure a single integrated platform (open-source, off-the-shelf or developed) suitable for Ghanaian SMEs and accessible to PWD-owned/led enterprises.
  • Ensure all modules operate within one platform, one database and one user-account environment (single sign-on, unified reporting, shared records).
  • Configure dashboards, reports and indicators required by GEA, including core modules: business profile, CRM, sales/POS, invoicing, inventory, purchases/expenses, bookkeeping, eCommerce, reports, notifications, user roles and AI-supported automation.
  • Ensure accessibility and inclusive design (mobile-first, readable, assistive-technology friendly).
  • Conduct testing, user acceptance testing and accessibility review before full deployment.
  • Train SME users, administrators and GEA project users (4 days in each project region).
  • Provide one year of maintenance and technical support after deployment (helpdesk, SLA, service logs).

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

  • Inception Report (methodology, workplan, Gantt chart, risk register).
  • Needs Assessment and Digital Readiness Report.
  • Integrated Platform Specification Report.
  • Customization and Configuration Plan.
  • Functional Integrated Platform (deployed all-in-one solution).
  • Training Materials and User/Administrator Manuals.
  • Training and Knowledge Transfer Report.
  • Digital Solutions Deployment Report.
  • Maintenance and Support Plan (one-year SLA).
  • Final Comprehensive Report.

LOCATION & REPORTING

  • The assignment shall be carried out in Ghana, engaging beneficiary SMEs, BACs, BRCs and project partners across the project regions physically or virtually.
  • The Firm shall act under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer of GEA (or an appointed representative) and report to the Project Lead or Project Coordinator.
  • Duration: up to three (3) months from commencement, excluding the one-year post-deployment maintenance and support period.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Legally registered IT consultancy firms or digital services providers with a minimum of three (3) years' demonstrable experience developing, customising, deploying or supporting digital solutions for SMEs - including integrated business management, ERP, CRM, inventory or eCommerce systems - and capacity for training, helpdesk and post-implementation support.

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified firms should submit their technical and financial proposals, company profile and relevant experience to info@gea.gov.gh and copy greateraccra@gea.gov.gh, dennis.kumi@gea.gov.gh.

Join us in transforming Ghanaian SMEs through digital innovation!

Download Terms of Reference (ToR) – Digital Tools Consultant ↓

Application Deadline: 16th July 2026

Accra, Greater Accra – 8th December, 2025 – The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) has taken note of media reports suggesting that the Chief Executive Officer, Margaret Ansei has dismissed staff of the Agency following the release of an internal memorandum dated 3rd December, 2025. Management wishes to state categorically and unequivocally that no staff has been sacked, and the circulating interpretation of the memo is entirely inaccurate. The accurate facts are as follows:

  1. The internal memo issued by Management of GEA has been inaccurately portrayed in some media reports.
  2. The individuals (District Coordinators) referenced in the internal memo were contract staff engaged under a specific project with a clearly defined lifespan. Their engagement was not permanent, nor were they hired under the mainstream GEA staffing structure. These contract staff had annual renewable service tenures that officially eneded on 31st Agusut, 2025. However, in good faith and to ensure continuity of work, Management granted an additional two-month extension, which ended on 31st October, 2025.
  3. It is important to emphasize that under the terms of their contract, renewal is not automatic. Contract renewal is subject to performance, attendance, funding availability, project needs, and other Management considerations.
  4. The internal memo that has been misconstrued merely directed that individuals whose contracts have expired and who are yet to complete renewal processes should cease reporting to work until those processes are completed. This directive also includes National Service Personnel who have completed their mandatory service period and, as per national policy, cannot continue reporting to work unless engaged under a new arrangement. This administrative instruction is standard practice to prevent irregularities, safeguard the integrity of the Agency’s operations, and ensure proper accountability, especially regarding staff presence, assignments, and the handling of the Agency property.
  5. We wish to reiterate that no permanent or mainstream GEA staff have been dismissed. The memo did not, and was never intended to, affect career staff of the Agency. The narrative circulating in sections of the media is therefore misleading and should be disregarded.
  6. The Ghana Enterprises Agency remains committed to due process, transparency, and fair treatment of all staff, including project-based contract staff and national service personnel whose tenure has legally ended.

Management encourages the media and the public to seek clarification where necessary to avoid misinterpretation of communications.

-END-

 

For media enquiry, please contact:

Ghana Enterprises Agency

Corporate Affairs Unit on

Tel : 0302-747777

Email : info@gea.gov.gh

Website: www.gea.gov.gh

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ghana has announced a call for proposals for the delivery of services under the MSME Gateway to Growth Project. The initiative seeks to strengthen support systems for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the country.

The assignment, spanning 95 working days over six months, aims to provide technical and strategic assistance that will enhance the growth and competitiveness of MSMEs. Interested service providers are invited to submit proposals through the UNDP Quantum Supplier Portal before the deadline of September 30, 2025, at 5:20 AM (New York time).

How to Apply

  • Suppliers must register on the UNDP Quantum Supplier Portal to access the tender.

  • Those without an account can create one using the Supplier Registration link provided on the UNDP procurement website.

  • Applicants with existing profiles are advised not to create duplicates but to use the “forgot password” feature if necessary.

All bids must be submitted directly through the portal. Requests for clarification should be sent using the messaging function within the system.

Key Details

  • Tender Reference Number: UNDP-GHA-00445

  • Country: Ghana

  • Deadline: September 30, 2025

  • Period of Assignment: 6 months (95 working days)

  • Contact Person: Charles Frimpong (charles.frimpong@undp.org)

The UNDP encourages all interested and qualified service providers to indicate their intention to bid by creating a draft response in the portal. This ensures they receive notifications of any updates or amendments to the tender requirements.

Further details and guidance documents are available on the UNDP Procurement Resources for Bidders page.

The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is implementing the Business in a Box (BizBox) Project. The Project seeks to empower youth, women, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) by equipping them with entrepreneurial skills, vocational competencies, and business support to start, manage, and grow sustainable enterprises.

To enhance project visibility, awareness, and participants engagement, GEA intends to engage qualified Media Partners to provide communications and promotional services, ensuring broad reach, inclusivity, and effective engagement of target groups.

The objectives of the engagement are to:

  • Facilitate the development of communication materials such as documentaries, success stories, and promotional content.
  • Enhance project visibility through effective communication strategies using multiple media channels.
  • Educate and engage youth, women, and PWDs by informing them about the project, selection criteria, and application processes.

The partnership (“the Services”) will include, but not be limited to:

  • Providing effective media engagement support to GEA.
  • Capturing and sharing at least ten (10) success stories and at least two (2) documentaries per quarter.
  • Enhancing project visibility through traditional and digital media platforms.
  • Providing media coverage for BizBox-related events.
  • Managing relationships with media outlets, organizing press releases and briefings with stakeholders.
  • Creating and managing social media handles and providing feedback channels for the Project.
  • Submitting monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on media activities.
  • Producing quarterly and annual newsletters.
  • Developing concepts and appropriate content for media campaigns.
  • Documenting and disseminating project lessons, milestones, and successes.
  • Coordinating all media-related tasks and campaigns under the Project.

The expected duration of the assignment is 24 months, subject to annual renewal or extension based on performance and project needs.

Interested partnering Firms must demonstrate the following minimum qualifications:

  • Legally registered media or communications firm (provide registration/incorporation documents).
  • At least 5 years of proven experience in media production, communications, or public relations.
  • Evidence of at least two (2) similar assignments successfully completed with government agencies, NGOs, or donor-funded projects in Ghana or West Africa.
  • Demonstrated expertise in producing documentaries, success stories, and promotional materials.
  • Proven capacity to manage social media platforms, digital campaigns, and audience engagement.
  • Technical and managerial capability with qualified staff (communications specialists, videographers, editors, PR experts, digital media managers).
  • Evidence of strong reporting and documentation systems.

Note: Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

A partner will be selected in accordance with the Quality Based Selection (QBS) method as set out in the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663), as amended.

The Ghana Enterprises Agency now invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested firms should submit:

  • A cover letter expressing interest.
  • A company profile highlighting relevant experience.
  • Proof of legal status/registration.
  • Evidence of similar assignments delivered.
  • Any other supporting documents demonstrating capacity to deliver the assignment.

Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form to the address below not later than 2nd June, 2025.

 

THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA)
P. O. Box MB 85, Accra, Ghana

Attn: Procurement Officer
Tel: +233 (0) 547 732 415
Email: procurement@gea.gov.gh

In a strategic move to boost the global presence of Made-in-Ghana products, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with its Missions abroad, has conducted comprehensive market research to identify high-demand Ghanaian goods and services in international markets. This initiative aims to adopt a targeted approach in promoting Ghanaian products, assisting MSMEs in penetrating new markets while expanding existing ones. The following list presents the collated data, highlighting countries and the top products for exporters to consider, in alignment with Ghana’s economic diplomacy agenda.

Ghana High Commission in Lusaka, Zambia

Products

  1. Shea Butter (raw and processed)

  2. Black Soap (bar soap, shampoo, and conditioner)

  3. Alcoholic Beverages

  4. Fabrics (African print)

  5. Beads (Waist and Hand beads)

Ghana High Commission in Harare, Zimbabwe

Products

  1. Black Soap

  2. Shea Butter

  3. Wax Prints

  4. Alcoholic Beverages (Alomo Bitters, Origin Bitters, etc.)

  5. Cocoa Products (Cocoa Powder, Milo, Cocoa Butter, Golden Tree Chocolate, Pebbles)

Ghana Embassy in Niamey, Niger

Goods

  1. Natural and Iodated Salt

  2. Polyvinyl Chloride Pipes and Plastic Products

  3. Iron Rods

  4. Aluminium Products

  5. Manufactured Cocoa Products

Services

  1. Request for English Language Teachers

Ghana Embassy in Seoul, South Korea

Products

  1. Cocoa Beans and Cocoa-based Products
  2. Handicrafts and Artefacts (Wood Carvings, Beads, Fabrics, Cultural Souvenirs)
  3. Hotel-based Alcoholic Beverages (Tafel and Kasapreko)
  4. Natural Cosmetic Products (Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter)
  5. Processed Agricultural Products (Processed Cashew Nuts, Dried Mango, Pineapple, Plantain Chips, Yam-based snacks)

Ghana Embassy in Tokyo, Japan

Products

  1. Flour meals and pellets of fish, etc, unfit for human consumption
  2. Sesame Seeds
  3. Mangoes
  4. Medical Plants and Parts
  5. Aluminum Plates, Sheets, and Coils

Ghana Embassy in Dakar, Senegal

Products

SENEGAL

  1. Petroleum Products
  2. Palm Oil
  3. Yam
  4. Concentrated Milk (Nestle Ghana)

THE GAMBIA

  1. Pharmaceutical Products
  2. Malt Extract

CABO VERDE

  1. Wood

Ghana Embassy in Tehran, Iran

Products

  1. Chocolate
  2. Cocoa Pebbles
  3. Cocoa Powder
  4. Cocoa Butter

Ghana Embassy in Ankara, Turkey

Products

  1. Cocoa Beans and Cocoa-related Products (chocolate, cocoa powder)
  2. Cashew Nuts
  3. Cassava Starch
  4. Charcoal/Briquette
  5. Shea Butter

Embassy of Ghana in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Goods

  1. Shea and Its Products
  2. Cocoa and Cocoa Products
  3. Textiles, African Garments, Beads, Baskets
  4. Black Soap
  5. Alcoholic Beverages
  6. Pharmaceutical Products

Services

  1. Medical/Health Professionals

GHANA High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Products

  1. Cocoa Beans, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Powder, Chocolate (bar/pebbles), Brown Gold, and Other Cocoa Products
  2. Fresh or Dry Fruits, Nuts, and Tubers
  3. Rubber, Shea Butter

GHANA Embassy in Beijing, China

Goods

  1. Cocoa Paste
  2. Palm Oil
  3. Shea Butter
  4. Cashew Nuts

Services

  1. Ghanaian Restaurant Services

Consulate-General of Ghana in Lagos, Nigeria

Products

  1. Agricultural Products (cocoa powder, cashew nuts, yams, and other foodstuffs)
  2. Processed Foods (packaged foods, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, snacks)
  3. Pharmaceuticals (herbal and medical pharmaceutical products)
  4. Textiles and Garments (Kente and other traditional fabrics)
  5. Building Materials (construction materials such as timber and other related products)

GHANA Embassy in Conakry, Guinea

Products

  1. Cocoa
  2. Chocolate
  3. Shea Butter
  4. Flavoured Water
  5. Textiles

Consulate-General of Ghana in Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Products

  1. Gold (Gold and Gold Jewellery)
  2. Cocoa and Cocoa Products (chocolates, beverages, cocoa butter)
  3. Shea Butter
  4. Cereal and Grains (Rice, Corn, Millet, Wheat)
  5. Textiles

GHANA Embassy in Brussels, Belgium

Products

  1. Fresh Yams
  2. Processed Foods (powdered yam and plantain, canned palm nut pulp, and cassava leaves)
  3. Dried Fruits
  4. Artisanal Chocolates
  5. Ghanaian Textiles

GHANA Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark

Products

DENMARK

  1. Oily Seeds and Oleaginous Fruits (eg, Palm nuts & kernel, dried fruits, shea nuts)
  2. Processed Fish (smoked, dried, canned, frozen)
  3. Veneer Sheets
  4. Tropical Fruits

SWEDEN

  1. Tropical Fruits
  2. Crude Petroleum

Consulate-General of Ghana in Hamburg, Germany

Goods

  1. Shea Butter
  2. Kente Cloth
  3. Ghanaian Artefacts
  4. Yam and Plantain
  5. Textiles

Services

  1. Ghanaian Restaurant

GHANA Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia

Goods

  1. Cocoa Products (chocolates and beverages)
  2. Kasapreko Alomo Bitters
  3. Textiles
  4. Farm Products (Yams and vegetables)

Services

  1. Education (Teaching Services)

GHANA Embassy in Rabat, Morocco

Products

  1. Shea Butter
  2. Semi-processed and Finished Cocoa Products
  3. Coconut Oil and Juice
  4. Fresh and Dried Fruits (pineapple, banana, and mango)
  5. Wood

GHANA Embassy in Moscow, Russia

Products

  1. Processed Cocoa Beans
  2. Processed products (cocoa paste and cocoa powder)

GHANA Embassy in Cairo, Egypt

Products

  1. Shea Butter
  2. Coconut Husk Briquette
  3. Rubber
  4. Cocoa Powder
  5. Cocoa Paste

GHANA High Commission in Valletta, Malta

Product

  1. Cashew Nuts
  2. Chocolates
  3. Shea Butter Products
  4. Craft and Beads
  5. Drinks (Takai & Bitters)

GHANA High Commission in Canberra, Australia

Products

  1. Cocoa Beans
  2. Raw or Processed Shea Butter
  3. Peeled Frozen Root Tubers (cassava, yam, cocoyam)
  4. Dried Fruits (pawpaw, pineapple, mango, groundnut, cashew nut)
  5. Food Spices (chilli pepper, marinade)
  6. Chilli sauce (Shito)
  7. Artefacts (drums, wood carvings, artisanal jewelry)

GHANA Embassy in Luanda, Angola

Goods

  1. Takai Cocoa and Coffee Liqueur
  2. Alomo Bitters
  3. Assorted Ghanaian Chocolates

Services

  1. Waste Management (ZOOMLION GHANA LIMITED)
  2. Health Logistics SERVICES (UNIVERSAL HOSPITALS GROUP - UHG)

GHANA Embassy in Paris, France

Products

  1. Cocoa Products (chocolate, cocoa powder, pebbles)
  2. Shea Butter Products (raw shea butter, body pomade, hair cream, etc.)
  3. GIHOC Distilleries Products (Castle Bridge, Herbafrik, Taki, etc.)
  4. Bead Products (necklaces, bracelets, bags, purses, etc)
  5. Gold Accessories (earrings, necklaces, rings, etc)

GHANA Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel

Products

  1. Neat Fufu Flour
  2. Neat Palmnut Paste
  3. Nkuleu Palmnut Paste
  4. Comas Banku Flour
  5. Hausa Koko Flour

PERMANENT MISSION OF GHANA to the UN, Geneva, Switzerland

Products

  1. Cocoa Derivatives (powder, butter & mass)
  2. Dried Mango
  3. Dried Copra (Coconut)
  4. Roasted Cashews
  5. Dried Pineapple

GHANA Embassy in Oslo, Norway

Goods

NORWAY & FINLAND

  1. Processed/Dry Fruits (pineapple and mango) and Nuts
  2. Fufu Flour, Gari, Bottled Hibiscus Drinks
  3. Chocolates and Cocoa Products (Powder and Paste)
  4. Processed Fish
  5. Shea Butter
  6. Wooden Handicrafts

FINLAND

Services

  1. Health Professionals

Consulate-General of Ghana in Congo Brazzaville - Republic of Congo

Products

  1. Alcoholic Products (GIHOC Distilleries and Kasapreko products)
  2. Traditional Dresses (Kente and Smocks)
  3. Cocoa Products
  4. Nazo Cream (tube and container)
  5. Mercy Creams (green and yellow colours)

GHANA Embassy in The Hague, Netherlands

Products

  1. Tropical Fruits and Fruit Juices (Pineapple and Mango)
  2. Shea Butter Products
  3. Cocoa Products (chocolate bars and spreads)
  4. Nuts (cashew, groundnuts, sesame seeds)

GHANA Embassy in Havana, Cuba

Products

  1. Textiles
  2. Sculptures and Artefacts
  3. Cocoa Products
  4. Shea Butter Products
  5. Beverages and Liquor

GHANA Embassy in Vienna, Austria

Products

  1. Cocoa Beans
  2. Cocoa Paste
  3. Tropical Fruits
  4. Shea Butter

GHANA Embassy in Madrid, Spain

Products

  1. Yam
  2. Cocoa
  3. Cassava
  4. Plantain

The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) and the Management Development and Productivity Institute (MDPI) are pleased to announce the Call for Applications for the Ghana National Kaizen Award 2025.

The GNKA is Ghana’s premier award recognizing excellence in Kaizen—a Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement through small, incremental changes. Over the years, Kaizen has empowered businesses around the world to streamline operations, improve productivity, and boost employee morale. In Ghana, this powerful tool has taken root with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Pan-Africa Productivity Association (PAPA), making the country a key hub for Kaizen in West Africa.

Since 2019, the Africa Kaizen Award has recognized outstanding enterprises across the continent at the Africa Kaizen Annual Conference. Ghana has proudly stood out with Francis Aluminum Limited and Tiwajo Industry Limited winning continental awards in 2020 and 2023, respectively.

Building on this legacy, the Ghana National Kaizen Award 2025 seeks to honor the best Kaizen-performing enterprises in Ghana and select national representatives for the upcoming Africa Kaizen Awards.

Award Objectives

The Ghana National Kaizen Award aims to:

  1. Identify and nominate Ghanaian enterprises for the Africa Kaizen Award.

  2. Showcase the benefits of Kaizen practices to the public.

  3. Inspire a wider adoption of Kaizen principles among businesses and institutions in Ghana.

Eligibility Criteria

Enterprises must:

  • Be legally registered and operating in Ghana.

  • Have conducted Kaizen activities in both 2023 and 2024.

  • Provide photographic evidence of before-and-after Kaizen improvements.

  • Present measurable performance indicators showing Kaizen impact.

  • Demonstrate benefits beyond business growth, including improvements in employee welfare.

  • Be willing to share their Kaizen journey publicly to inspire others.

Award Categories

  1. Micro and Small Scale Enterprises: 50 or fewer workers (regular and non-regular combined)

  2. Medium Scale Enterprises: More than 50 and up to 250 workers

  3. Large Scale Enterprises: More than 250 workers

How to Apply

Interested enterprises should complete and submit the official entry sheet (DOWNLOAD HERE) to the Ghana Enterprises Agency by Monday, 22nd April 2025.

Selection and Recognition

  • Winners will be notified mid-May 2025 to prepare for the Africa Kaizen Awards.

  • An official award ceremony will be held in September 2025, celebrating Ghana’s most committed Kaizen champions.

Contact the Secretariat

Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA)
Ms. Anthea Ohene
Manager, Greater Accra Regional Office
Email: antheaohene@yahoo.com
WhatsApp: +233 24 483 5702

Management Development and Productivity Institute (MDPI)
Ms. Ethel Ansah Antwi
Ag. Director, Training
Email: telsantwi@yahoo.co.uk
WhatsApp: +233 20 910 2527

This is your opportunity to gain national recognition, inspire other enterprises, and represent Ghana on the continental stage. Apply now and be part of Ghana’s Kaizen success story!

The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is implementing the Business in a Box (BizBox) Project, aimed at supporting youth, women, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) through entrepreneurship training, access to resources, and business start-up support.

As part of the project’s support package, participants under the Apprenticeship to Entrepreneurship (A2E) and Agriculture and Agribusiness to Entrepreneurship (AA2E) streams will be equipped with start-up kits to enable them to transition effectively from training into business operations.

The key objective of this engagement is to curate, package, and distribute appropriate start-up kits to selected participants of the BizBox Project across Ghana, ensuring that each kit is aligned to the trade, vocational, or agribusiness needs of the participants.

Scope of Services

The Partership (“the Services”) will include, but not be limited to:

  • Collaborating with GEA to finalize specifications for start-up kits tailored to each trade area (A2E/AA2E).
  • Identifying, sourcing, and assembling high-quality tools, equipment, and materials required for the start-up kits.
  • Establishing transparent systems for kit procurement, packaging, and distribution.
  • Coordinating with GEA regional offices to ensure timely delivery of kits to participants.
  • Ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality control, and durability of all procured items.
  • Submitting monthly progress updates and a final report detailing kit distribution, challenges, and lessons learned.

The duration of the assignment is expected to be 24 Months (renewable annually) with continuation based on performance and project needs. The expected start date is July 2025.

Interested Firms must demonstrate the following minimum qualifications:

  • A legally registered company (attach registration/incorporation documents).
  • At least 5 years of proven experience in logistics, procurement, supply chain management, or similar assignments.
  • Evidence of successfully executing at least two (2) similar assignments with government agencies, NGOs, or donor-funded projects in Ghana or West Africa.
  • Demonstrated capacity in curating and distributing tools, equipment, or inputs for youth, women, and PWD-focused programmes.
  • Technical and managerial capability with qualified staff in logistics, procurement, and quality assurance.
  • Evidence of strong financial management and reporting systems.

Note: Key Experts will not be evaluated at the shortlisting stage.

A partner will be selected in accordance with the Quality Based Selection (QBS) method.

Submission of Expressions of Interest

The Ghana Enterprises Agency now invites eligible partners firms (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in partnering to provide the Services. Interested firms should submit:

  • A cover letter expressing interest.
  • A company profile highlighting relevant experience.
  • Proof of legal status/registration.
  • Evidence of at least two similar completed assignments.
  • Any other supporting documents demonstrating capacity to deliver the assignment.
  • Regulatory Documents

Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form in person to the address below no later than 8th April, 2025.

THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA)
P.O. Box MB 85, Accra, Ghana

Attn: The Procurement Officer

Tel: +233 (0) 547 732 415

The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is implementing the Business in a Box (BizBox) Project. The BizBox Project aims to provide entrepreneurship support to youth, women, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) through capacity building, access to resources, and business start-up support.

To achieve this, GEA seeks to engage Business Development Partners to deliver Capacity Building Support across the country.

The key objective of the assignment is to provide capacity-building support for the Business in a Box project (BizBox) participants under the various components of the project.

The assignment is divided into three (3) Lots (Zones) to ensure effective regional coverage.
Firms may apply for one or more Lots (Zones), or for all Lots, depending on their capacity and experience.

Each Lot will be evaluated separately.

Lots (zone) Regions covered
Zone 1 Northern, North East, Oti, Upper East, Upper West, Savannah
Zone 2 Western, Western North
Zone 4 Ahafo, Bono, Bono East, Eastern, Volta, Greater Accra, Central

 

1. ZONE 1: CAPACITY SUPPORT (Northern, North East, Oti, Upper East, Upper West, and Savannah) may be downloaded HERE (Click Here).

2. ZONE 2: CAPACITY SUPPORT (Western and Western North) may be downloaded HERE (Click Here).

3. ZONE 4: CAPACITY SUPPORT (Ahafo, Bono, Bono East, Eastern, Volta, Greater Accra, and Central) may be downloaded HERE (Click Here).

The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), in collaboration with the German Cooperation's "Invest for Jobs" initiative, is implementing the Digitalize for Jobs (D4J) 2025 project under the broader SME Innovation and Inclusion Programme. This second phase builds on the success of the Women SME Digitalization Programme, with a renewed focus on promoting digital inclusion for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) who own or lead SMEs. This initiative recognizes the increasing importance of digital transformation in fostering business growth. It seeks to equip PWD-owned/led MSMEs with critical digital skills, tools, and strategies to improve their operational efficiency, market reach, and job creation potential.

To support this objective, GEA seeks to engage a Digital Literacy Consultant to lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of tailored digital literacy training and support services for 50 PWD-led SMEs across five regions in Ghana. At least 70% of the targeted SMEs are women-led.

PURPOSE OF ENGAGEMENT

The consultant will provide strategic technical support and implement digital literacy interventions aimed at enhancing the digital capabilities of targeted SMEs. The primary goal is to empower PWD-led businesses with the knowledge and resources to optimize their operations and improve access to digital tools, thereby creating new employment opportunities and stimulating business growth.

KEY OBJECTIVES

  • Build digital capacity of 50 PWD-owned/led SMEs (with a focus on 70% women-led enterprises)

  • Provide targeted training and resources to enable digital transformation

  • Facilitate access to practical digital tools and platforms

  • Improve operational efficiency, customer engagement, and business competitiveness

  • Contribute to the creation of jobs through enhanced SME performance

SCOPE OF WORK

  • Conduct needs assessments to determine digital literacy levels and gaps

  • Develop and implement tailored training modules (virtual and in-person)

  • Provide one-on-one mentoring/coaching where necessary

  • Recommend suitable digital tools, platforms, and innovations

  • Monitor SME progress and the impact of digital interventions

  • Produce reports and case studies highlighting outcomes and lessons learned

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

  • Digital literacy assessment report for 50 SMEs

  • Training curriculum and materials tailored to PWD-led SMEs

  • Capacity-building sessions delivered (minimum X sessions)

  • Mid-term and final progress reports

  • Recommendations for scale-up and sustainability

LOCATION & REPORTING

  • Accra, Ghana – Dedicated project office
  • Reports directly to the CEO of GEA and the Project Coordinator

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates should submit their CV and application letter to info@gea.gov.gh and copy greateraccra@gea.gov.gh.

Application Deadline: 17th March 2025

Join us in transforming Ghanaian SMEs through digital innovation!

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