The government in Ghana, through the Ministries of Finance and Trade and Industry and partnering agencies, has launched the SME Growth and Opportunity Programme.
The SME Programme prioritises coordination between partnering agencies to ensure the targeted delivery of financial and technical support to high-growth potential SMEs.
It was launched by The President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, at a summit under the theme Breaking Barriers to SME Growth.
The Minister for Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam said: “The summit aims to enhance partnerships, mobilise diverse financial resources for SMEs growth and expansion and provide a platform for public and private sector actors to advocate inclusive policies and strategies required to foster SME growth in Ghana.”
The event brought together SMEs, financial service providers, business and regulatory compliance institutions and featured an exhibition of SME products.