Bridge the Gap: Export Readiness and Value Addition for African SMEs While Africa's economies are poised for growth, many SMEs face significant challenges in accessing global markets. The lack of export readiness, limited understanding of international trade requirements, and inadequate product standards hinder businesses from realizing their full potential. It's time to bridge the gap between potential and success. Objective: Equip African SMEs with the knowledge, skills, and networks necessary to overcome the challenges of export readiness and boost their export capacity. Takeaways: - Gain insights into global market trends and opportunities - Learn how to assess and improve export readiness - Discover value addition strategies to enhance product competitiveness - Develop market entry and expansion strategies - Network with industry experts and like-minded entrepreneurs Target Audience: African SME owners, entrepreneurs, and business leaders in various industries....

The European Union Delegation in Ghana (EUD), in partnership with the Ministry of Finance (MoF), Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTI), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (MFARI), Ghana Exports Promotion Authority (GEPA) and the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), as well as the European Business Chamber (EuroCham), the Ghana Agribusiness Chamber, Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) and Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), have the pleasure of inviting you to the 2nd edition of the Ghana-EU Business Forum that will take place on the 3rd and 4th of July 2024 at the Marriott Hotel, Accra, Ghana. The Business Forum provides a platform for robust engagement among policy makers and private sector operators from Ghana and Europe, and represents a renewed opportunity for the EU, its Member States and private sector from Europe and Ghana to engage on their investment agendas in a transparent and inclusive manner with a view to fostering confidence and commitment to a stronger and sustainable partnership....

The webinar aims to underscore the critical role of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and addressing climate-related challenges across the African continent. By showcasing initiatives such as the GCA YouthAdapt Challenge, the event seeks to highlight how SMEs, particularly those led by young entrepreneurs, are becoming pivotal agents of change in climate adaptation and innovation....

Are you ready to elevate your small business to the global stage? Mark your calendar for April 30th to join us for an engaging and insightful online workshop via Zoom, themed; 'Your small business, export readiness and attending international fairs and exhibitions'. In this workshop; we will dive into the world of export readiness and master the art of navigating international fairs and exhibitions. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and experts in the field. Register now to secure your spot and unlock the potential for your business to shine on a global scale. Let's work together to make your business a global success story! Register today with the link below to secure your spot....

Are you ready to elevate your small business to the global stage? Mark your calendar for April 30th to join us for an engaging and insightful online workshop via Zoom, themed; 'Your small business, export readiness and attending international fairs and exhibitions'. In this workshop; we will dive into the world of export readiness and master the art of navigating international fairs and exhibitions. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and experts in the field. Register now to secure your spot and unlock the potential for your business to shine on a global scale. Let's work together to make your business a global success story! Register today with the link below to secure your spot....

The Angel Investor Webinar on How to Create an Angel Network is less than a week away! Are you an aspiring angel investor? Are you looking to learn more about angel investing? Tune in for an insightful session that dives deep into the world of Angel Investing with the Ghana Angel Investment Network (GAIN) and Deal Source Africa....

As an entrepreneur running a Startup, funding is a very essential part for your business' growth. However, not many entrepreneurs understand these stages of funding or at which stage of funding their businesses are. We believe this program is necessary to enlighten our startup founders on their path to SCALE. Join us as we delve into the various stages and the various requirements at each of these stages. Dates: 15th March 2024 Time: 5:30pm prompt Venue: Google Meet Facilitator: Marjorin Parker-Allotey Contact us via: contact@tentmakergh.com...

The Agriculture Festival (AgriFest) is an event that celebrates all the women who strive to ensure food sustainability in the West Africa sub-region. It is an interactive platform where qualified female agribusiness entrepreneurs with innovative, impactful, and scalable businesses can interact and build relationships with investors and showcase their products/services to local and international buyers....

In collaboration with GIZ, the Enterprise Village and the Ghana Hubs Network, this 3-Day Workshop is being organized to equip Startups and Small & Growing Businesses with basic financial management principles required to help you run your businesses more effectively and efficiently. Topics: - Developing Business Model Canvas, MVP, Prototype, Pricing -Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting -Taxes & Incentives -Building Financial Discipline -Getting your business ready for investment -Plugging into the investment landscape...

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Agribusiness Innovation: A game changer in the food systems for share prosperity

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The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with Impact Investing Ghana, is delighted to invite you to the second Stakeholder Convening and Validation Workshop of the Ghana Climate Finance Collaborative on the theme “Building the Foundation for Climate Finance”. Calling on all financial institutions, businesses with climate solutions, private sector actors, and interested individuals to join us at the Ghana Climate Finance Collaborative in a quest to increase the volume of climate finance in Ghana. This event is a hybrid event....

The Investor Marketplace forum is set to be a game-changer, fostering effective collaboration and creating opportunities for Women-Led/Owned Businesses (WLBs) in the Agribusiness sector. This will be a unique platform for WLBs to explore investment and collaboration opportunities with financial and non-financial institutions that will accelerate their growth....

Get ready for an electrifying journey to the heart of digital innovation! Welcome to "The Road To GDIW 23 - Kumasi Edition," a regional event that promises to ignite your passion for technology and entrepreneurship. Join us on November 3rd, 2023, at Prempeh Assembly Hall, Kumasi, as we pave the way to the Ghana Digital Innovation Week (GDIW) in Accra. This event is your gateway to connect with innovators, learn from industry experts, showcase your projects, and explore collaborations that could shape the future of Ghana's digital landscape. Secure your spot now by registering at tinyurl.com/GDIW23KUMASI, and be a part of this dynamic celebration of digital excellence!...

The Book Keeping 101 Webinar is a virtual training for female entrepreneurs, youth entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs with disabilities. This webinar is part of efforts to help entrepreneurs build a Strategic Finance Structure so they can understand how finance underpins goals and strategies. During the webinar, we shall provide entrepreneurs with the tools of finance to help monitor and understand their company's operations and how they can keep proper records to help in their decision making processes....

This forum is designed to provide a comprehensive and engaging experience for enterprise support organizations, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and practical skills development. The morning session offers insights and discussions on key themes, and the afternoon session focuses on practical training on the quality improvement program SCALE developed by Argidius Foundation. Theme: Building a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem towards inclusive growth & sustainable businesses. Event Highlights: 1. Engaging Panel Discussions: Collaborative Partnerships for a Resilient and Independent Enterprise Ecosystem in Ghana. 2. Practical Workshops: Explore the SCALE framework for quality improvement in ESOs and a dedicated workshop for Transaction Advisors....

Got questions about what the Clean Cooking Accelerator (West Africa) program is all about, who qualifies to be a part of this transformational program, and why you should not miss out if you are in the Clean Cooking sector, join our upcoming info session! Date: Monday 11th September 2023 Time: 13:00 hours (GMT) Mode: Virtual...

The Value Creation Forum will be an influential platform for thought leadership and best practice learning and collaboration, where we advocate for value creation and showcase exemplary practices from African business leaders. The Forum will take a unique angle, where sustainability intersects with entrepreneurship and the youth dividend of Africa....

Startup founders have the responsibility of establishing a strong measurement culture and effective performance metrics to evaluate their company's health and products regularly. Join MEST alumnus & Senior Product Manager at Amazon, Edward Amartey-Tagoe (Class of 2010) as he guides us through: - How to identify the appropriate metrics to assess a company's health and products - How to implement tracking mechanisms - How to address issues when metrics fall short...

Niche Roundtable dialogue sessions with economic desks of various foreign missions in Ghana. Objective – To address doing business in Ghana challenges, collaboration, and investment climate issues as experienced by investors from their respective home countries....

Join MEST Africa and Deloitte for a monthly webinar series on Business, Financial & Risk Advisory for founders & business leaders. We will be discussing how small and medium businesses can effectively approach and attain sustainability. This conversation will be led by Naa Atswei Koney, Sustainability/ ESG lawyer and strategist and Andrew Ayamgha, ESG and Sustainability Associate at Deloitte Ghana, Register now to secure your spot on Thursday, August 3rd, 2023, at 2:00 PM GMT...