Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed
The Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology (MEST), in collaboration with the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), held a three-day roundtable discussion on Technology and Innovation for the Competitiveness of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Accra from February 11–13, 2025.
The event was part of the implementation of the Ghana Jobs and Skills Project.
The roundtable highlighted successful technology partnerships between scientific research institutions in Ghana and the UK and their local business partners, showcasing how these collaborations have led to the development of new products and job creation.
This initiative, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), served as a proof of concept for adoption by SMEs and research and knowledge institutions.
In a statement read on behalf of Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology, by Nashiru Salifu, a Deputy Director of Science and Technology, it was noted that as part of its efforts to drive technology adoption and innovation under the Ghana Jobs and Skills Project.
It added that the ministry will work closely with the ministries of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry.
The goal is to align the science and technology policy with Ghana’s MSME and industrial policies to ensure that science and technology serve as a support framework for MSME development and industrialization.
“We will work closely with the Ministry of Trade and Industry and Agribusiness to ensure that science and technology become a support policy for MSME development,” he stated.
The roundtable brought together participants from various research institutions, selected beneficiary MSMEs from the Ghana Jobs and Skills Project, the Association of Ghana Startups, the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs (GCYE), policymakers, and other stakeholders.