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:
Identify and nominate Ghanaian enterprises for the Africa Kaizen Award.
Showcase the benefits of Kaizen practices to the public.
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
Micro and Small Scale Enterprises: 50 or fewer workers (regular and non-regular combined)
Medium Scale Enterprises: More than 50 and up to 250 workers
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!
