Social Enterprise Ghana (SE Ghana) is set to host the Ghana Social Enterprise Policy Dialogue and the Ghana Social Enterprise Forum on 19th September 2024.
This initiative, supported by the programme “Sustainable Employment through Agribusiness (AgriBiz) in Ghana” commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ, aims to advance advocacy for a more robust and supportive environment for social enterprises in Ghana, particularly those within the agribusiness sector.
The State of Agribusiness Social Enterprises in Ghana report reveals that over 115,000 social enterprises contribute approximately $1.4 billion to the country’s GDP and provide jobs for more than 400,000 people.
Despite these contributions, many enterprises, especially those led by young women, people with disabilities, and refugee farmers, face significant challenges, including limited access to land, inadequate financial solutions, and a lack of tailored policies.
Social Enterprise Ghana, which represents around 1,100 organizations with more than 55% of them operating as climate-smart agribusiness, has been working tirelessly to advocate for a Ghana Social Enterprise Policy.
This proposed policy has six thematic areas which include providing a legal framework and recognition of social enterprises, establishing a Ghana Social Enterprise Fund, and creating quotas for the provision of social goods and services.
Progress has been made through various dialogues and the development of policy papers, but continued advocacy is necessary.
The dialogue sessions will involve key government agencies including the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Food and Agriculture, among others.
The goal is to discuss and push for the adoption of a comprehensive policy that addresses issues like investment access, market opportunities, and gender and green outcomes in agribusiness.
About Social Enterprise Ghana
Social Enterprise Ghana is the national network for high-impact social entrepreneurs, hubs, accelerators, and impact investors.
It works to create a conducive environment for social enterprises through policy advocacy, training, and support in areas like market access, technology, and finance.
About Agribiz
The programme “Sustainable Employment through Agribusiness (AgriBiz) in Ghana” is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), from April 2021 until December 2025, and implemented jointly with the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoTI).
It operates on a nationwide scale with a strong focus on the promotion of dynamic micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), formal or informal, as well as their Member Based Business Organisations (MBBOs) and business development service (BDS) providers.
The impact hypothesis is that strengthening of capacities of MSMEs, their associations and BDS providers in an inclusive approach will enable the private sector to create productive employment in the agribusiness sector.
