CAMFED Ghana, GEA Partner to Advance Women’s Entrepreneurial Rights

The Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) Ghana, a non-governmental organisation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) to champion the entrepreneurial rights of young women through advocacy and policy engagement.

Signed on December 8, the MoU outlines a commitment by both organisations to combat gender stereotypes and promote equity for female entrepreneurs. The partnership will involve sharing relevant experience, expertise, data, and best practices to guide interventions and support women in business.

According to a release copied to the Ghana News Agency, GEA will train CAMFED Association (CAMA) members, entrepreneurs, and CAMFED clients who are interested in starting or growing their enterprises. “Importantly, the partnership will see CAMFED Ghana and GEA deepen the work of the District Business Committees while mainstreaming child protection and safeguarding practices in skills development training of Ghanaian youth,” the release said.

CAMFED believes that this collaboration with GEA will significantly promote the entrepreneurial initiatives of the young women they serve while advancing the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector in Ghana.

GEA is the government agency mandated under Act 1043 to promote and develop MSMEs in Ghana. It coordinates, implements, and monitors activities in the sector. The agency provides advisory services, technical support for business planning, and assistance in accessing loans through its Business Advisory Centres (BACs).

MSMEs account for a substantial share of Ghana’s economic activity and are considered catalytic for achieving national development goals. SMEs consistently contribute around 70% to Ghana’s GDP and make up about 92% of all businesses, according to the Ministry of Finance. The government sees the MSMEs sector as a key driver for reducing unemployment and stimulating economic growth.