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MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
2014 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
JANUARY 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENT
CONTENT PAGE
TABLE OF CONTENT………………………………………………………………………………………………i
LIST OF ACRONYMS………………………………………………………………………………………………ii
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY…………………………………………………………………………………………..v
INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………………………………1
VISION....................................................................................................................1
MISSION.................................................................................................................1
FUNCTIONS.............................................................................................................2
POLICY OBJECTIVES OF THE MINISTRY…………………………………………………………………2
STRATEGIC DIRECTION…………………………………………………………………………………………3
STRUCTURE/ INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT………………………………………………………..3
AGENCIES UNDER THE MINISTRY.............................................................................4
STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GSGDA AS ENSHRINED IN THE SMTDP…………6
PURPOSE OF THE M&E PLAN FOR 2014……………………………………………………………..21
PROCESSES INVOLVED AND DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED…………………………………21
UPDATE ON DISBURSEMENTS FROM FUNDING SOURCES……………….………………………21
UPDATE ON INDICATORS & TARGETS…………………………………………………………………..22
UPDATE ON CRITICAL DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY ISSUES…………………………………24
EVALUATIONS CONDUCTED; THEIR FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS……………26
CONCLUSION……………………………………………………………………………………………………..26
WAYFORWARD FOR 2015…………………………………………………………………………………….27
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LIST OF ACRONYMS
AGI Association of Ghana Industries
ASCo Ayensu Starch Company Limited
BIT Bilateral Investment Treaty
BOG Bank of Ghana
CEDECOM Central Region Development Commission
CSIR Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
DFID Department for International Development
DICs Destination Inspection Companies
EDAIF Export Development and Agriculture Investment Fund
EPA Economic Partnership Agreement
EU European Union
FAGE Federation of Association of Ghanaian Exporters
FBOs Farmer Based Organization
FTA Free Trade Area
GEPA Ghana Export Promotion Authority
GIZ German International Development Cooperation
GIPC Ghana Investment Promotion Council
GRA Ghana Revenue Authority
GPSDF Ghana Private Sector Development Facility
GSGDA Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda
GSS Ghana Statistical Service
IGF Internally Generated Funds
ICT Information and Communication Technology
IFAD International Fund for Agricultural development
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IFC International Finance Corporation
IIR Institute of Industrial Research
IPR Intellectual Property Rights
ISSP Industrial Sector Support Program
KIA Kotoka International Airport
MDA Ministries, Departments and Agencies
MMDA Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies
MoF Ministry of Finance
MOTI Ministry of Trade and Industry
MSE Micro and Small Enterprises
NEDP National Export Development Programme
NES National Export Strategy
NIPPC National Intellectual Property Policy Committee
NTE Non – Traditional Export
PPA Public Procurement Authority
PPP Public Private Partnership
PPRSD Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Division
PSDS II Private Sector Development Strategy II
PTIS Proactive Trade Information System
REP Rural Enterprises Programme
SME Small and Medium Scale Enterprises
SMTDP Sector Medium Term Development Plan
STI Science, Technology and Innovation
SGIP Swiss Ghana Intellectual Property Project
TRAQUE Trade Related Assistance and Quality Enabling Program
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TRQ Tariff Rate Quota
TSSP Trade Sector Support Programme
WTO World Trade Organization
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MOTI) is one of the Ministries of the Government of
Ghana established under the 1992 Constitution and the Civil Service Law to develop and
implement Government’s trade and industry policies and programmes. The Sector
Medium Term Development Plan (SMTDP) 2014-2017 is being developed to enable the
Ministry to situate its programmes and projects within the Ghana Shared Growth
Development Agenda II (GSGDA II), 2014-2017. The GSGDA II has a number of
thematic areas relating to the various sectors of the economy. The Sector Medium Term
Development Plan focuses specifically on trade, industry and private sector issues within
the GSGDA II.
VISION
The Vision of the Ministry is to establish Ghana as a major manufacturing, value-added
and commercial hub in West Africa by the year 2025.
MISSION
The mission of the Ministry is to develop a vibrant, technology-driven, liberalized and
competitive trade and industrial sector that significantly contributes to inclusive and
sustainable economic growth and employment creation, particularly involving mass
mobilization of rural communities and other vulnerable groups including women.
In order to realize this mission, the Ministry of Trade and Industry will develop and
implement strategic trade, industry and private sector policies, programmes and
interventions using well trained and highly motivated personnel to provide efficient,
effective and quality services to the business and industrial community, especially
private sector operators.
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OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Ministry are:
To formulate and harmonize trade and industrial policies to ensure inter-sectoral
collaboration in implementation
To improve entrepreneurial skills and facilitate access to credit and markets
To create an effective institutional support structure for improved productivity at
the District level
To develop standards and quality systems to meet production requirements for
local and international markets, and
To provide trade and industrial information to stakeholders
STRUCTURE/INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT
The structure of the Ministry is currently centered on the Industrial Sector Support
Programme. It has fifteen Divisions/Units.
The Ministry’s business is undertaken by its Headquarters, Regional Offices, Overseas
Offices and Agencies under it. It has 10 regional offices, 9 overseas trade missions:
Geneva (Switzerland), Brussels (Belgium), London (UK), Washington (USA), Abuja
(Nigeria), Pretoria (South Africa), Beijing (China), Ankara (Turkey) and Tokyo (Japan).
Agencies under the Ministry are: Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Ghana Standards
Authority, National Board For Small Scale Industries, GRATIS Foundation, Ghana Free
Zones Board, Ghana Trade Fair Company Ltd, Ghana National Procurement Agency,
Export Development and Investment Fund and Ghana Heavy Equipment Limited.
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PERFORMANCE OF THE MINISTRY IN 2014 (PROGRESS OF
IMPLEMENTATION)
The under-listed are some of the Ministry’s achievements:
i. Consumer Protection Policy
Cabinet approved a Consumer Protection Policy prepared by the Ministry in 2014
to create a policy space for increased consumer confidence and strengthen
consumer position in the marketplace. The policy is also expected to address
concerns and needs of consumers especially those of women, children and the
physically challenged.
ii. Promotion of Made-In-Ghana Goods
The Ministry has been promoting Made-In-Ghana Goods and Services through
various initiatives such as the National Everyday Wear Programme and the Web-
Based Product Gallery operating under the business name, Ghana Trade Portal
Limited, which enables SMEs exhibit their products on the world wide web.
iii. Bilateral and Regional Trade Negotiations
The Ministry engaged in bilateral trade arrangements and agreements with
strategic countries, in order to take advantage of opportunities in their markets,
foster business cooperation and technology transfer as well as encourage
Foreign Direct Investments.
iv. Export Promotion
Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), the lead implementing agency of the
National Export Strategy (NES) organized training programmes for producers and
exporters on Export Fundamentals with the aim of improving their
competitiveness.
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v. Technology Transfer, Research and Product Development
GRATIS Foundation in collaboration with Plan Ghana, Korea International
Cooperation Agency and Hyundai successfully completed infrastructural works at
the GRATIS Centre at Koforidua in the Eastern Region at a cost of One Million
Dollars ($1,000,000.00). The Centre provides practical training in modern
automobile technology.
In the year under, 241 vulnerable men and women were trained in various food
processing and other income generating skills.
GRATIS Foundation manufactured 824 agro-processing equipment to support the
activities of SMEs.
vi. Micro and Small Businesses
The National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) provided Business
Development Services (BDS) to a total of 21,797 entrepreneurs made up of
9,832 males and 11,965 females to enhance their operations and make them
competitive.
256 clients of NBSSI were also assisted to formalize their businesses with the
Registrar General’s Department and the Ghana Standards Authority.
The REP in collaboration with NBSSI and GRATIS Foundation carried out
Business Development Services within Rural Communities at the district level in
2014.
Under the REP, 1,619 people were trained in the identification of self-
employment opportunities and community based skills for start-ups. Training was
also offered for 914 owners and operators of existing businesses in Management
Development Skills to improve their business performance.
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vii. CEDECOM
CEDECOM supported ten (10) salt producers to rehabilitate their salt pans to
boost the level of salt production in the Region. The Commission also supported
277 farmers in the Ekumfi District with a grant of GH¢1,000,000.00 to cultivate
Organic Sugarloaf Pineapple for export.
A ten ton capacity per day fish storage and ice block making facility was installed
at Anomabo and a storage container was also installed at Komenda to support
the fishing communities.
The Commission constructed 16 Community-Based Health Planning Services
(CHPS) compounds in various communities in the region as part of its social
intervention programmes.
viii. Regional Offices
The regional offices carried out regular Industrial Surveys to compile data
particularly on agro-processing subsector.
ix. The Export Trade, Agricultural and Industrial Development Fund
(EDAIF)
In 2014, the EDAIF Board approved a total amount of GH¢358.10 million in
favour of eighty-one (81) beneficiaries under the following three main accounts:
Credit Facility: A total amount of GH¢93.12 million was approved for twenty-one
(21) companies. Some specific activities supported were the manufacture of
pharmaceutical products under the government’s stimulus package, production
of poultry and poultry products, footwear, cashew and oil palm processing
among others.
Projects Account: - The following projects were supported with an amount of
GH¢79.50 million;
i. Youth Development and Entrepreneurship
ii. Irrigation Development,
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iii. Shea Processing,
iv. Large scale Production and processing of Mango, Melon and Rice.
Research, Development and Promotion: - A total amount of GH¢185,476,000
was approved as grants for fifty-four (54) beneficiaries under this account.
Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Farmer
Associations/cooperatives and private institutions were the main beneficiaries.
x. The Ministry submitted the finalized Sector Medium Term Development Plan
(SMTDP) for 2014-2017 to NDPC.
xi. Monitoring and Evaluation Plan was prepared by the Ministry to monitor its
programmes and projects.
xii. National Export Strategy
The National Export Strategy was validated with stakeholders. A technical
committee has started work on work-plans and budget for development of 9
selected priority products.
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A contract was signed with a firm to undertake the civil and engineering works
as well as the establishment of irrigation scheme for high yield sugar cane
plantation to ensure an effective implementation of the Komenda Sugar factory
project.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The GoG releases for 2014 (as at September) amounted to GH¢45,221,363.00
(GH¢15,335,563.70 for employee compensation, GH¢2,802,855.00 for use of goods and
services and GH¢28,154,035.00 for assets). Actual expenditure out of the GoG releases
comprises GH¢15,335,563.70 for employee compensation, GH¢433,189.00 for use of
goods and services and for Non-Financial assets, an expenditure of GH¢9,539,062.50
was made out of a budget of GH¢24,346,788.
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The budget for IGF for the year 2014 was GH¢62,536,972.00 but the actual
expenditure out of the IGF was GH¢37,403,050.93.
The contribution from development partners were GH¢19,250,000.00 from the Italian
fund, and GH¢848,725.00 from the EU.
Total receipts for the year amounted to GH¢20,185,660.61 whiles the total expenditure
amounted to GH¢1,495,660.61.
CHALLENGES
Some of the challenges encountered during the year 2014 implementation period are as
follows:
1. Inadequate funds from Government of Ghana and delays in the release of
funds in respect of approved budget to implement key projects and
programmes of the Ministry
2. The Public Procurement Act sometimes constrained the timely procurement
and quality of goods and services (value for money)
3. Delay in the release of funds from collaborating DPs for specific projects or
programmes (e.g. IFAD funds for the REP III)
4. The absence of a National Quality Policy to reflect current development in
standards
5. Lack of proper organization of Farmer Based Organizations (FBO) to assist in
acquisition of industrial raw-materials to feed our growing industries
6. Lack of collateral by SMEs to access funds from financial institutions
7. Full risk burden on Designated Financial Institutions (DFIs) for disbursement
of funding facilities under the Export Trade Agricultural and Industrial
Development Funds.
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WAY FORWARD FOR 2015
Consumer Protection Policy
In 2015, the accompanying Framework Law will be enacted to create the environment
for the establishment of a public agency that will ensure effective consumer redress and
enhance consumer welfare.
Promotion of Made-In-Ghana Goods
The Ministry is developing a strategy to give further support to the initiatives in 2015
and also expand the scope to cover other strategic products such as rice and poultry.
The five remaining regions would also be covered under the Web-Based Product Gallery
initiative in 2015.
Competition Policy
Competition policy aims at promoting fair competition to ensure that consumers are
adequately protected from firms, whether large or small, which usually engage in
collusion to prevent competition so as to exploit consumers. Government will continue
to create an enabling environment through the implementation of the existing
legislations and the Competition Policy and Law for enterprises to operate within.
Bilateral and Regional Trade Negotiations
In the coming year (2015), Ghana will make significant progress in terms of deepening
its relations with South Africa, Turkey and other countries including, Canada, USA,
Burkina Faso, Botswana, South Korea, Guinea, Iran, Brazil and Japan with the aim of
diversifying the country’s export markets.
The Ministry will continue to engage relevant MDAs with trade-related functions and
neighboring countries for effective implementation of the ETLS, the ECOWAS CET and
other ECOWAS Trade-related Protocols.
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The Ministry will also continue its efforts to advance Ghana’s interest within the ongoing
negotiations in the World Trade Organization (WTO).
National Export Strategy (NES)
Full implementation of the NES will commence in January 2015 to work towards the
realization of the target of USD 3.31 billion from NTEs by the end of 2015.The focus will
however be on 9 crops that have been identified under the strategy.
It is expected that the implementation of the strategy will help address some
impediments in the non-traditional export sector which include limited products and
export markets, inadequate technical and managerial skills and limited medium to long-
term financing.
Export Promotion
To improve the potential of non-traditional export sector in 2015, GEPA would design
and implement tailor-made training programmes to address specific challenges of
exporters. It will also pursue other trade promotion programmes to ensure that Ghana
remains the preferred supplier of non-traditional export products, and a major
investment destination within the ECOWAS sub-region.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION
This programme covers issues such as production technology, transfer and adaption of
technology and innovation, skills and entrepreneurship development and business
development services (BDS).
Technology Transfer, Research and Product Development
GRATIS Foundation in collaboration with Plan Ghana, Korea International Cooperation
Agency and Hyundai successfully completed infrastructural works at the GRATIS Centre
at Koforidua in the Eastern Region at a cost of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00). The
Centre consists of a Computer Laboratory, a Library, a Science Laboratory and three
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fully furnished Lecture halls. The Centre is used to offer practical training in modern
automobile technology.
In 2015, GRATIS as part of its skills development agenda will pursue the
operationalization of the practical hands-on university to train the youth in employable
skills for self-employment and fit into industry.
Micro and Small Businesses
The Ministry initiated the SSDII programme in 2014 to operationalize the core strategies
underpinning the industrialization programme of Government. The programme is being
implemented by NBSSI on a pilot basis in 30 districts with 3 projects in each region.
Business plans have been prepared for the 30 selected districts.
Implementation schedules for the 30 pilot projects have been prepared for roll-out in
2015. The Project Coordinating Unit of the NBSSI is consulting with the District
Assemblies of the selected districts to mobilize resources.
The project would focus on value addition, employment and income generation,
technology transfer and acquisition of modern technology for production. The projects
are expected to enhance production capacity and competitiveness of the SME sector.
Support to Industry
To meet one of the objectives of the Better Ghana Agenda of job creation for
Ghanaians, Government will strictly monitor for compliance and the application of
concessionary duty rates for raw materials and inputs for production. Consideration will
also be given for review of the tariff regime with a view to reducing cost of production.
Industrial Planning and Infrastructure Development
This Project is aimed at promoting and facilitating Ghana’s industrialization through
manufacturing and value addition as well as construction of industrial parks and
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common facility centres. The programme would help transform the economy to reduce
retailing of imported goods and export of primary commodities; facilitate the
construction of multi-purpose Industrial parks and special export oriented industrial
infrastructure and make it available to business operators, especially SMEs at affordable
rental charges. These facilities are expected to stimulate business development in the
rural areas.
SME and Entrepreneurship Development
This project is aimed at facilitating the participation of emerging and existing small
businesses in mainstream economic activities.
Business Development Services - Rural Enterprises Programme (REP)
The REP in collaboration with NBSSI and GRATIS Foundation carried out Business
Development Services within Rural Communities at the district level in 2014.
In 2015, the Rural Enterprises Programme (REP) will complete work it started in 2014
with the aim of establishing 95 new Business Advisory Centres (BACs) to provide BDS to
MSMEs at the district level. In addition, 30,400 rural poor people will be provided with
skills training in community-based income generating activities, small business
management and marketing. Again, 16,500 operators of rural micro and small
enterprises will be given all year round business counseling services.
Central Regional Development
The activities of Central Regional Development Commission (CEDECOM) are categorized
into two as Economic and Social interventions. This is within the mission of the
Commission of promoting sustainable economic development and ensuring the welfare
of people in the Central Region.
In 2015, CEDECOM will continue its social and economic intervention programmes to
facilitate the growth and development of the Central Region.
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TRADE AND INDUSTRY PROMOTION
This programme seeks to address issues relating to Regional and Foreign services in the
area of Trade and Industry.
Regional Services
The regional offices of the Ministry carried out regular/monthly monitoring of price
trends of selected products for analysis to inform policy. The analysis focused on
establishing trends in the price of specific commodities within and across the regions
over a period of time. Causes of price variations were also identified and measures
were put in place to solve them.
In 2015, the regional offices will be strengthened to enable them carry out more of
these programmes to update the industrial register. The offices will also play a key role
in the industrial survey and the implementation of the National Export Strategy.
Export Development and Agricultural Investment Fund (EDAIF)
The EDAIF Act was reviewed to increase its resource envelop to support manufacturing,
particularly agro-processing and start-ups. A total amount of about GHS154.7 million
(GHS154, 710,947.11) was approved to support fifty-five (55) projects. Out of this
amount, GHS69.5 million (GHS69, 541,084.59) was approved for eighteen (18)
companies under the Export Credit and Projects Facility for manufacturing of various
export products. These included pharmaceuticals, wood processing, food processing,
domestic plastic wares, alcoholic beverages and pineapples.
GHS32.8 million (GHS32,824,432.15) of the amount was approved under the
Agriculture and Agro-Processing Development and Credit Facility for fifteen (15)
companies to boost the production and or processing of various agriculture products
for both local and export markets.
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The remaining amount, GHS52.3 million (GHS52, 345,430.27) was approved for twenty-
two (22) projects of MMDAs, trade associations and farmer based organizations under
the Export Development and Promotion Facility.
In 2015, EDAIF will establish its presence in all the 10 regions to ensure that it supports
businesses in all parts of the country.
Foreign Trade Services
To diversify market for the country’s exports particularly the Non-Traditional Exports
(NTEs) and promote trade and investment, the Ministry in 2014, established four new
trade offices in China, Turkey, South Africa and Japan.
The offices are expected to facilitate on-going bilateral trade and investment
negotiations between Ghana and Turkey, South Africa and Japan. The China office was
established to take advantage of its large market size.
In 2015, it is expected that these offices will help increase Ghana’s exports into those
countries particularly the non-traditional exports.
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INTRODUCTION
The Ministry of Trade and Industry is the primary Government agency with the overall
mandate for formulating, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating trade
and industry policies in Ghana. This is being discharged within the context of the
overall Government economic development plan set out in the Ghana Shared Growth
Development Agenda II (GSGDA II), 2014-2017 which is a successor to the Ghana
Shared Growth Development Agenda (GSGDA) 2010-2013.
The Ministry is implementing the Industrial Sector Support Programme (ISSP) which has
been designed to holistically address the challenges of the industrial sector and respond
to the complex and ever changing global environment. The ISSP provides a
comprehensive framework for the operationalization of Ghana’s Industrial Policy with
detailed programmes and projects. The National Export Strategy and The National
Export Development Programme have been developed for implementation.
VISION
The Ministry’s vision is to establish Ghana as a major manufacturing, value added,
financial and commercial hub in West Africa by the year 2025.
MISSION
The mission of the Ministry is to develop a vibrant, technology-driven, liberalised and
competitive trade and industrial sector that significantly contributes to economic growth
and employment creation, particularly involving mass mobilisation of rural communities
and other vulnerable groups including women.
FUNCTIONS
The Ministry’s functions include (as defined in the Civil Service Law) the following:
To formulate and harmonize policies that will ensure inter-sectoral
collaboration in the implementation of Trade and Industry policies both at
national and global levels.
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To improve entrepreneurial skills, technological capability and accessibility to
capital and markets.
To develop programmes and activities for institutional capacity building to
meet the challenges of the global market.
To develop standards and quality systems to meet production requirements
for local and international markets.
To facilitate the development and promotion of non-traditional export
products.
To facilitate the development of the production base and expansion of cross-
border trade
To collect, collate, process, store and disseminate timely and accurate
information for stakeholders.
To facilitate the removal of institutional and legal bottlenecks.
To ensure that private sector development programmes are complementary
and cover broad range of needs.
To encourage and facilitate the provision of public services to the private
sector.
To promote the application of science, technology and innovation (STI) in
industry and entrepreneurship.
POLICY OBJECTIVES OF THE MINISTRY
The objectives of the Ministry are:
To formulate and harmonize trade and industrial policies to ensure inter-sectoral
collaboration in implementation;
To improve entrepreneurial skills and facilitate access to credit and markets;
To create an effective institutional support structure for improved productivity at
the District level;
To facilitate the development of the production base and promote non-traditional
exports;
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To develop standards and quality systems to meet production requirements for
local and international markets; and
To provide trade and industrial information to stakeholders.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
In order to effectively perform the functions of the Ministry and achieve the objectives
of the sector, the Ministry’s structure has been designed along the following
Directorates:
Policy Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation,
Research, Statistics, and Information Management,
Trade,
Industry,
Human Resource Management,
Finance and Administration,
Regional Offices
There are other offices at Akanu, Aflao, Kpedze (Volta Region), Sehwi Wharf, Elubo,
Kwameseikrom (Western Region), Gonokrom, Sampa, Osei Kwamekrom (Brong-Ahafo
Region) and Bawku (Upper East Region) which are mainly border posts. These
constitute effective institutional support structure for improved service delivery for the
private sector at the regional and district levels and facilitate trade.
The Ministry has nine overseas trade offices that gather market intelligence, import
control information, quality requirements and handle investment promotion and
resolution of trade disputes among others as follows:
London (UK)
Geneva (Switzerland)
Brussels (Belgium)
Washington (USA)
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Abuja (Nigeria)
Pretoria (South Africa)
Beijing (China)
Ankara (Turkey)
Tokyo (Japan)
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AGENCIES UNDER THE MINISTRY
I. Sub-vented Agencies
GRATIS Foundation,
National Board for Small Scale Industries
Ghana Export Promotion Authority,
Ghana Standards Authority,
Central Region Development Commission (CEDECOM).
II. Public Boards and Corporations
Export Development and Investment Fund,
Ghana Free Zones Board,
Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited,
Ghana National Procurement Agency Limited,
Ghana Heavy Equipment Limited,
GIHOC Distilleries.
The Ministry also has oversight responsibility for the operations of some Special Projects
namely; Ayensu Starch Company Limited, Volta Star Textiles Limited and Northern Star
Tomato Company Limited.
SECTOR GOAL
The sector goal is to develop a vibrant, technology driven, competitive trade and industrial
sector that significantly contribute to employment creation and economic growth towards
achieving the MDGs and middle income status.
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STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GSGDA AS ENSHRINED IN THE SMTDP
INSTITUTION TARGET/
OBJECTIVES EXPECTED OUTPUT ACTUAL RESULTS CHALLENGES/
REMARKS
MOTI
(HEAD QUARTERS)
To provide clear and transparent guidelines for the implementation of Government’s domestic and international trade
agenda.
To ensure a consistent and stable policy environment within which the private sector and consumers can operate effectively
and with certainty
Increased competitiveness of local producers in domestic and international markets based on fair and
equal competition
Consumer interests promoted and protected through fair price, better quality and a broader range of products for all
Ghanaian consumers.
Enhanced industrial and agricultural production with increased employment and wealth for all Ghanaians
Increased flows of domestic and foreign direct
investments
Facilitate support for export market development of priority
NTE products
Work-plans for implementation developed
Validation seminar on the development of
work-plan was held
Tech. committee set up to work on detailed Work-plans/Budget for development of 9
selected priority products
Two (2) MDAs, namely; Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and Timber Industry Development Division (TIDD) were connected to the eMDA (GCNet) platform.
The Ministry signed a contract with Nick TC-Scan and GSL to install non-intrusive cargo scanners at selected entry and exit points to reduce congestion and facilitate clearance The implementation of the paperless FCVR clearance system was fine-tuned and the Ministry continued to monitor the process and liaised with GCNet, Customs and the
DICs to address challenges
To adopt and implement framework for
Monitoring reports indicated that container throughput at Tema port has increased by 34%.
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INSTITUTION TARGET/
OBJECTIVES EXPECTED OUTPUT ACTUAL RESULTS CHALLENGES/
REMARKS
organizing fairs, exhibitions and missions, a consolidated list of fairs prepared and adopted by stakeholders-MOTI, GEPA/GCCI
etc.
A concept paper is being developed for the
establishment of a Ghana Trade Centre
1. To expand productive employment in the manufacturing sector
2. To expand technological capacity in the manufacturing sector
1. Increased contribution of manufacturing to industrial sector growth and overall GDP growth
2. increased volume and value of manufactured exports
3. improved performance of domestic firms and SMEs in the manufacturing sector
4. increased flows of domestic and foreign direct investment into the manufacturing sector
A consulting firm was engaged by the Ministry in 2014 to develop a comprehensive Competition Policy for the country National Intellectual Policy and Strategy completed and ready to be launched. Cabinet approved Trade Mark Act and has been passed by Parliament. The Trade Mark Act has thus been amended. Cabinet approved the Plant Breeders Bill and it is before Parliament
The firm submitted inception report and had started working on the draft report The first phase of the Project came to an end in June 2013 as a result of which two laws: i. Lay-out of Integrated Circuits and Topographies ii. Protection against unfair competition were not reviewed under the project. Contract has been awarded the 2 laws to be amended
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INSTITUTION TARGET/
OBJECTIVES EXPECTED OUTPUT ACTUAL RESULTS CHALLENGES/
REMARKS
5. Increased employment in the manufacturing sector
6. improved spatial distribution of manufacturing
7. increased sector competitiveness relative to other countries
The Web Based Product Gallery has been incorporated and a Board has been set up to oversee the operations of the WBPG
As at the end of September 2014, over 5000 products from 700 enterprises in five regions (Upper East, Upper West, Northern, Brong Ahafo and the Central Regions) had been displayed on the website
MOTI (HEAD QUARTERS)
1. Availability and supply of Local Agricultural Raw Materials and
Inputs Improved
2. Availability and supply of non-agricultural raw materials and
inputs Improved
1. Increased contribution of manufacturing to industrial sector growth and overall GDP growth
Increased contribution of manufacturing to industrial sector growth and overall
GDP growth
The Ministry in collaboration with MOFA identified soya-beans, cotton, oil-palm and cassava to be cultivated on large scale to serve as industrial raw materials
The Ministry in collaboration with the Minerals Commission identified Limestone, Iron Ore, Kaolin, dolomite and clay to be exploited to serve as raw materials for industries
Extensive work has been conducted on the production of cotton and oil-palm
Corporate Social Responsibility promoted
Policy framework within which government and industry would improve the health, safety and well-being of the people drafted.
A draft Cabinet Memo on Corporate Social Responsibility prepared and forwarded to cabinet for approval
Awaiting approval from Cabinet
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INSTITUTION TARGET/
OBJECTIVES EXPECTED OUTPUT ACTUAL RESULTS CHALLENGES/
REMARKS
To ensure quality standard for industry
TRAQUE Programme implemented
The NBSSI,GEPA and GSA benefited from a Grant component for Food Safety Quality Management, Aflatoxin contaminants, IRCA Certification, CA services and ISO 14000 Environment System Projects Training programs were organized for MOTI and Agency staffs
To protect consumers’ economic interests and enhance their welfare through the control of unfair trade practices
Policy and Framework Law on Consumer Protection Developed and Enacted A Framework Law drafted Cabinet Memo on consumer protection Policy was submitted to Cabinet for approval
The Ministry in collaboration with an identified resource person of the Consumer Protection Policy conducted initial processes to commence the drafting of the Frame work law
Cabinet Memo has been approved by Parliament
MOTI (HEAD QUARTERS)
To establish a new Sugar Factory to produce sugar for local consumption.
To create employment particularly for the
New sugar factory established at Komenda
A contract was signed with a firm to undertake the civil and engineering works as well as the establishment of irrigation scheme for high yield sugar cane plantation to ensure an effective implementation of the Komenda Sugar factory project. Construction of factory complex has begun.
In August 2014 a sod-cutting was performed by His Excellency the President to kick-start construction of the factory complex at Komenda.
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INSTITUTION TARGET/
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youth to improve rural incomes and livelihoods.
The Ministry will also through public private partnership (PPP) arrangements establish another sugar factory with irrigation facilities in Savelugu in the Northern Region.
To take full advantage of benefit of the Multilateral trading
system
Effectively participated in WTO negotiations and related fora
Ghana participated in the 9th WTO Ministerial the establishment of Ghana-Turkey Joint Trade and Economic
Committee (JTEC)
This was mandated to work towards the achievement of USD 3billion worth of trade between the two countries in five years
To ensure favourable external
market for exports
Bilateral economic cooperation agreements for trade and investment
effectively implemented
Renewed bilateral trade arrangements with South Africa by reviving a number of
Memoranda of Understanding (MoU).
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MOTI (HEAD QUARTERS)
To develop the potential of the non-traditional export (NTE) sector to enable it make maximum contribution to GDP growth and national development to consolidate and enhance Ghana’s middle-income status, create formal decent job opportunities and ensure high standards of living for the people.
1. Reduced impediments, uncertainties, risks and costs in production and conducting export business. 2. Enhanced export value chain infrastructure and support service delivery. 3. An established capacity in GEPC with a counterpart at District level 4. Strengthened and expanded institutional capacity for export-oriented human capital and resource development
Organized a Validation workshop on the NES. A Technical committee is working on detailed Work-plans/Budget for development of 9 selected priority products, namely: pineapple, mango chillie/pepper, shea, Yams, cashew, palm oil, garments, fish and Services
The inception phase activities towards full implementation of the strategy included: sensitization of focal persons of the implementing agencies, establishment of Project Management and Coordinating Unit (PCMU), preparation of work-plans, and a monitoring and evaluation matrix.
NATIONAL BOARD FOR SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES
To establish revolving loan scheme for SMEs
MSE access to credit improved
GHC 365,400 disbursed for 60 entrepreneurs.
Provide BDS to 45,000 potential and practicing entrepreneurs
Activities of SMEs Enhanced for Competitiveness
Materials for building capacity of BACs and Service Providers developed, published and circulated under the REP Programme
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REMARKS
Implement Ghana - India Business Incubator for Agro-processing
Activities of SMEs Enhanced for Competitiveness
Land for Accra has been secured at Kanda. Land is still being searched for at Kumasi and Tamale
To build the capacity of MSEs in the export sector. To increase the competitiveness of MSEs To promote the growth of MSEs producing exportable products
Identify and sensitize 1,240 MSEs producing potentially exportable products on the Project/EDAIF Assist SMEs to Assess institutional credit Facilitate the development of 3 exportable products Build Capacity on food safety for MSEs, Business Advisors and BDS Providers
1,332 tailor-made businesses improvement programmes organized for 24,229 MSEs (9,842 males and 14,387 females) Materials for building capacity of BACs and Service Providers developed, published and circulated under the REP Programme 191 MSEs (63 males and 128 females have accessed Institutional credit Manuals on smock, kente, cane and rattan were developed and distributed 135 staff of NBSSI, 12 BDS Providers and 50 MSEs trained on Food Safety, Standards and Quality Management
Improve Export Competitiveness
340 export consignments inspected to improve their competitiveness
1,139 Export certificates were issued. (71.2% of target achieved)
Output depends on request from Exporters.
GHANA STANDARDS
AUTHORITY
Improve Export Competitiveness
2,800 certificates issued to exporters to improve competitiveness
Total of 1,796 Certificates issued to
Exporters (64.14 % of target achieved)
Output depends on request received from exporters.
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REMARKS
Improving Export Competitiveness
420 Fish Establishments and frozen vessels inspected
292 Fish Establishments and Frozen Vessels were inspected. (69.52% of target achieved)
Five of the fish establishments have not been operating. The turnaround time for the frozen vessels has however improved
Improving Export Competitiveness
2 ECOWAS Standards Harmonized to improve export competitiveness
No standards harmonized Six (6) Standards were prioritized for 2014 and a work plan developed. 4 Agricultural products have been balloted on. Final Draft harmonized Standards developed for five (5) food products
Improving Private Sector Competitiveness Domestically and Globally
650 Locally Manufactured Products certified to promote improve Private Sector Competitiveness domestically and globally.
485 Locally Manufactured Products Certified (74.6% of target achieved).
146 of the products certified were from SMEs
Improving Private Sector Competitiveness Domestically and Globally
210 Factory inspections conducted (63% of Target achieved)
Regional Distribution of inspections conducted: Greater Accra Region – 140 Western Region – 47 Ashanti Region - 19 Eastern Region – 4
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Improving Private Sector Competitiveness Domestically and Globally
27 Training for industry Organized to build the capacity of industry
30 Training Programmes organized (Achievement is 111.11%). Target exceeded by 11.11%)
Organized ISO/IEC 17025
Sensitization training for
Staff of GWCL at Kumasi.
Collaborated with UNIDO on Internal Auditor Training based on ISO/IEC 17025.
GHANA STANDARDS AUTHORITY
Ensuring the Health, Safety and Economic interest of Consumers
11,000 Measuring and weighing devices calibrated to promote industrial development
5,618 Weighing and Measuring devices
calibrated. (51.1 % of target was achieved).
In addition Pattern Approval was granted to 3 Energy Meters
Ensuring the Health, Safety and Economic interest of Consumers
56,040 Weighing and Measuring devices used for trading purposes inspected and verified to ensure consumer safety
60,020 devices were verified (Target exceeded by 7.10%).
Ensuring the Health, Safety and Economic interest of Consumers
5,000 Trading measuring devices randomly inspected
3,178 Inspection of Cocoa weighing scales and fuel dispensing pumps. (63.6% of target achieved.
Ensuring the Health, Safety and Economic interest of Consumers
114,050 Imported High Risk Goods inspected to ensure consumer safety
70,369 High Risk Goods inspected (61.7% of target was achieved)
Inspections were conducted at the entry points.
Ensuring the Health, Safety and
Public Awareness Programmes organized to
No promotional material was designed and produced
There were enough copies of materials.
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Economic interest of Consumers
promote public awareness Development and printing is scheduled to be in the third quarter of the year
Ensuring the Health, Safety and Economic interest of Consumers
24,062 Product and Forensic samples tested and analyzed to ascertain their conformance to applicable standards
20,178 Samples analyzed (83.86% of target achieved)
Samples received for analysis from the Law enforcement Agencies reduced. As a result, quality evaluation of Pharmaceuticals and cosmetic products increased. Performance in the Quarter was however encouraging
Promoting the application of Science, Technology and Innovation in all sectors of the economy
10 Standards Promoted No standards promoted
GHANA STANDARDS
AUTHORITY
Promoting the application of Science, Technology and Innovation in all
55 Standards Developed to promote industry and public safety.
Identification of relevant standard was not done
There was no newly
published standard to
select from.
569 Ghana Standards were Published. Published the revised
Catalogue of Ghana
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sectors of the economy
Standards
30 Standards completed (54% of target was achieved).
The Completed Standards were: Food Standard - 2; Electro-technical – 24 and Automobile 4: Additionally Country
position on 31 Codex
Standards were
formulated and submitted
to the Codex Secretariat
in Rome.
Promoting the application of Science, Technology and Innovation in all sectors of the economy
Awareness of 2,200 Trade related information disseminated
83 Standards were gazetted Forty-seven (47) Standards were sent for Gazetting. 36 forwarded in the previous earlier.
1,257 Standards were sold (Achievement is 104.75%.Target exceeded by 4.75%)
Awareness on standardization is ongoing to ensure compliance to relevant standards.
2,186 Disseminated (99.36% of target was achieved).
Awareness on standardization is ongoing to ensure compliance to relevant
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standards.
Promoting the application of Science, Technology and Innovation in all sectors of the economy
300 Staff trained in Service related areas to build capacity
929 Notifications were received (92.9% of target was achieved).
They were purchased by manufacturers, importers and exporters.
178 Staffs were trained. (59. 3% of target was achieved)
Technical and income generating training provided to youth and vulnerable groups
Technical Apprentices trained with the NVTI syllabus annually in metal machining, Welding and Fabrication
One hundred and eighty seven (187) students enrolled. One hundred and forty two (142) were trained in welding and fabrication and forty five (45) in metal machining.
GRATIS FOUNDATION
To produce assorted equipment and spare parts in the agri/agro and other sectors which produces for both local and West African markets
People trained in the use and maintenance of equipment purchased from GRATIS especially women and the vulnerable in society
Two hundred and twenty nine (229) students enrolled and were trained to acquire the NABTEX and the Technical Examination Unit (TEU) of the Ghana Education Service certificates examination
(41) are specializing in in Mechanical Craft Practice, sixty five (65) in Welding and Fabrication and one hundred and thirty three (133) in Motor Vehicle Technology in preparation for the TEU examination
131 people were trained in the use and maintenance of equipment purchased from GRATIS
Low government participation in providing funds for the project
To Provide persons with training in Engineering Skills in: Machining,
272 students had received training Two hundred and fifty nine (259) engineers, technicians and master crafts were trained
This brings to the fore the improved awareness in industry and
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REMARKS
Welding & Fabrication in various engineering skills engineering institutions of the quality of training available in GRATIS
Cassava Processing: Gari and High Quality Cassava Flour
Sixty nine (69) equipment for cassava processing were manufactured and sold
To produce assorted equipment and spare parts in the agri/agro and other sectors which produces for both local and West African markets
Palm Fruit Processing: Palm Oil and Palm Kernel
45 equipment were produced for palm fruit processing
Sheanut and groundnut Processing
forty three (43) equipment were manufactured and sold
Grain and Cereal processing
twenty one (21) equipment were manufactured and sold
Sanitation and waste management
Twenty Eight (28) were manufactured and sold.
Health/ Hospital forty seven (47) have been manufactured and delivered
To contribute to
the reduction of
drudgery and
enhance
productivity in the
agri/agro sector
General equipment 2481 equipment were manufactured and sold
Repairs and Maintenance 2481 repair and maintenance works were carried out
Design and prototype equipment to reduce drudgery and enhance productivity in the agri/agro industry
An application for funds from EDIAF has been submitted through to the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MOTI)
Centres yet to be
established
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REMARKS
Sale of BAW Trucks and Tojoy Cars
Sale of 3 units of BAW Trucks and 2 units of Tojoy Cars
1 Unit of BAW Trucks sold
GHANA HEAVY EQUIPMENT
LIMITED
Sale of Luigong Earth-Moving Equipment, BEML Earth-Moving Equipment and Concrete Mixers
Sale of 2 units Luigong Earth-Moving Equipment, 2 units of BEML Earth-Moving Equipment and 8 units of Concrete Mixers
1 Unit of Luigong Earth-Moving Equipment and 1 unit of concrete mixer sold
Sold to Ayensu Starch Factory
Sale of Zetor/Dongfeng Tractors, Trailers ploughs Harrows, Power Tillers
Sale of 4 units of Zetor/3 units of Ploughs and 9 units of Power Tillers
9 units of Power Tillers sold Sale of Zetor/Dongfeng Tractors (8 units sold) Sale of Trailers (3 units sold) Sale of Ploughs (5 units sold) Sale of Harrows (2units sold) Sale of Corn Sheller(1unit sold
Spare parts made available to buyers
Spare parts produced and sold
Sale of various spare parts amounted to GH¢61,953.0083
Support 2 fishing communities and 2 fish farming districts with industrial fish storage facilities and fish ponds
Fish storage facilities and ponds established
Installation of storage containers and
construction of offices, fence wall and gate
has been completed at Anomabo.
Storage containers have been sent to site at
Komenda
Construction of office, fence wall and gate is ongoing.
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CENTRAL REGION DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
Establish one piggery project at Assin Andoe.
Piggery project established
Work done is about 55% complete
Convert old structures into community nursing training school at Saltpond & Buduatta
Improved educational infrastructure
Work done is about 85% complete Contractor delaying progress of work
Completion of Swedru Senior High School Assembly Hall/Library
Improved educational infrastructure
Work is practically completed and handed-
over
Pavilion is at the roof
Stage
Construction of CEDECOM 2No. Staff Bungalow at Cape Coast
Improved educational infrastructure
Plastering, Ceiling and Tiling has been
completed
100% Completion
Construction of a Community Police Training Centre at Abura Dunkwa
Improved local economic development
Police Station has been completed Work done is about 60% complete.
Rehabilitate a
Bridge and
Construct 1km
Culverts at
Bridge Rehabilitated and
1km Culverts Constructed
Earth works and concrete works completed Roads and paving Work is about 65% completed
Construction of Police
Quarters yet to
commence
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OBJECTIVES EXPECTED OUTPUT ACTUAL RESULTS CHALLENGES/
REMARKS
Anomabo
Complete
construction of the
Nyakrom Senior
High School
Assembly Hall
Construction of Assembly
Hall completed
Building has been roofed Frames fixed with burglar Proofing Work done is about 30% complete
An amount of GH¢373,693.61 has been approved for additional works
CENTRAL REGION DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Construction of 10 boreholes in Ajumako Enyan Essiam District.
10 boreholes constructed. Drilling of boreholes completed. Yield of 4 boreholes on the lower side.
The Commission is yet to decide on the Headmistress’ request to change it to a dormitory block
Construction of proposed Royal Museum at Agona Swedru
Improved local economic development
Trench excavation
has been completed
Project was about 95% completed
Construction of critical drainage structures (lot 2)
Improved local economic development
2/0.9m pipe culvert at Kwanyako town constructed. 100m of 0.9m u-drain on Mensakrom – Duakwa road constructed & 1/0.9m pipe culvert constructed.
Funds for the Project
has been assigned to
cater for other Projects
determined
Complete the construction of Children’s Library and Park at Kasoa
Improved local economic development
Works completed Back filling was yet to commence.
Reconstruction of Swedru Sport Stadium
Improved local economic development
External wall completed
2No.Washrooms completed
2No. Ticket booth completed.
Main works completed.
Children’s park is
complete and awaiting
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REMARKS
Inner perimeter fencing yet to start due to
the work to be done on turf
handing over
Rehabilitation of Duakwa town market
Improved local economic development
Project has been completed
• Phase (I) 100%
• Phase (II) 0%
Quality and satisfactory
work has been done
Phase II yet to
commence
Construction of one Rest Stop at Eyisam
Improved local economic development
Pavement of walkways, car park yet to start. Storm drain completed
Phase II yet to start
Reconstruction of Market at Biriwa
Improved local economic development
Project was about 95% completed. Major works have been completed.
Phase II commenced
Rehabilitate a
Bridge and
Construct 1km
Culverts at
Anomabo
Bridge Rehabilitated and
1km Culverts Constructed
Earth works and concrete works completed
Roads and paving Work is about 65%
completed
Painting was in progress.
Construct Modern
Market at Ajumako
Bisease
Modern market at Ajumako
Bisease constructed
Structures completed and roofed. Ground
floor and electrical works on-going.
58% Completion
An amount of
GH¢373,693.61 has
been approved for
additional works
Complete the construction of 31 CHPS compounds in the MMDAs
Improved access to health services
Various levels of completion ranging from 15% to 100% have been reached
Delay in the release of
fund to complete the
Projects.
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OBJECTIVES EXPECTED OUTPUT ACTUAL RESULTS CHALLENGES/
REMARKS
Expand One CHPS
Compound at
Ekumfi Otuam into
a Clinic facility
CHPS Compound Expanded Work is practically 100% completed
awaiting taking-over by the Assembly
Construction of 10 boreholes in Ajumako Enyan Essiam District.
10 boreholes constructed. Drilling of boreholes completed. Yield of 4 boreholes on the lower side.
Delay in the release of
funds
Construction of proposed Royal Museum at Agona Swedru
Improved local economic development
Main mausoleum building completed. Project was about 95% completed
Construction of critical drainage structures (lot 2)
Improved local economic development
2/0.9m pipe culvert at Kwanyako town constructed. 100m of 0.9m u-drain on Mensakrom-Duakwa road constructed & 1/0.9m pipe culvert constructed.
Paving of grounds yet to commence.
Increase the supply base of export products Increase the raw material base for local agro-processing industries
Increased export Increased raw material
An amount of GH¢598,771was approved towards the production of pineapples and honey as well as promotion of textiles and furniture for export.
Back filling was yet to commence.
Agriculture and Agro processing
Export of supported products improved
An amount of GH₵93.12 million was approved for 21 companies under the
Lack of proper organization of FBOs
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REMARKS
Industrial Development promoted
stimulus package.
To promote Entrepreneurship, Youth development and improve production of Agric Raw materials
Enhanced Job creation and availability of raw materials for industry
An amount of GH₵79.50 million was approved for projects under the Projects Accounts Facility
The sectors are:
Pharmaceuticals Poultry Footwear
Cashew Oil Palm Among others
To promote the activities of FBOs, MDAs, Cooperatives , Private Institutions and other sectors
Production Agriculture raw materials and other inputs improved
A total of GH185,476,000 .00 million was approved as grants for Fifty-four(54) beneficiaries
Support was provided for: Youth Development and Entrepreneurship, Irrigation, Shea Processing and large Scale manufacture of Mango, Melon and Rice
EXPPORT DEVELOPMENT AND AGRICULTURE INVESTMENT FUND
Agriculture and Agro processing Industrial Development promoted
Export of supported products improved
An amount of GH₵93.12 million was approved for 21 companies under the stimulus package.
The sectors are:
Pharmaceuticals Poultry Footwear Cashew Oil Palm Among others
To promote Entrepreneurship,Youth development and improve
Enhanced Job creation and availability of raw materials for industry
An amount of GH₵79.50 million was approved for projects under the Projects Accounts Facility
Support was provided for: Youth Development and Entrepreneurship,Irrigation,Shea Processing and
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OBJECTIVES EXPECTED OUTPUT ACTUAL RESULTS CHALLENGES/
REMARKS
production of Agric Raw materials
large Scale manufacture of Mango, Melon and Rice
To promote the activities of FBOs, MDAs, Cooperatives , Private Institutions and other sectors
Production Agriculture raw materials and other inputs improved
A total of GH185,476,000 .00 million was approved as grants for Fifty-four(54) beneficiaries
Supported institutions are: FBOs, MDAs, Cooperatives , Private Institutions were the main beneficiaries
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PURPOSE OF THE M&E PLAN FOR 2014
The purpose of the implementation of the M&E Plan for 2014 was to track the
progress of implementation of the projects and activities outlined in the Sector
Medium Term Plan. It was also to identify challenges encountered during
implementation and to remedy the situation.
PROCESSES INVOLVED AND DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED
The Ministry adopted two processes for the collection of monitoring information. The
first process was to collect and collate quarterly progress reports in respect of
progress of implementation of projects and activities from the Ministry’s divisions
and its agencies. The second process was to undertake field visits to inspect the
progress of work on projects and activities.
During the year, MOTI organized annual and midyear review meetings for all its
agencies and regional offices to evaluate its programmes.
There was no difficulty encountered in the process of collecting and collating
quarterly progress reports from the Ministry’s divisions and its agencies. Submission
of quarterly progress reports by the Divisions of the Ministry and its Agencies was
within the stipulated time.
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UPDATE ON DISBURSEMENTS FROM FUNDING SOURCES
Source
2013 2014
Approved budget
Actual receipts Actual expenditure
Approved budget
Actual receipts Actual expenditure
GOG 19,623,398.00 24,899,663.71 15,067,659.08 47,917,931.00 25,307,815.20 25,307,815.20
IGF 39,028,054.30 13,910,100.11 13,910,100.11 62,105,480.00 37,403,050.93 37,403,050.93
Donors 22,619,610.00 66,508,100.58 66,508,100.58 101,132,751.00 9,820,354.90 247,430.40
TOTAL 81,271,062.30 105,317,864.40 95,485,859.77 211,156,162.00 72,531,221.03 62,958,296.53
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UPDATE ON INDICATORS & TARGETS
Indicator 2013 Baseline Indicator Status in 2014
2015 Target 2016 Target Institution responsible to provide data
1. Ease of doing business
rank
67 out of 125 70 out of 189 58 out of 183
55 out of 183 MOTI
2. Business Competitiveness
Index
114 out 144
countries
114 out of 144 97 out 144 92 out of 144 countries MOTI
3. The number of days to
resolve commercial
disputes
225 days 95 days 90 days 85 days MOTI
4. Private fixed investment
(as % gross domestic fixed
investment)
25.0% 57% 85% MOTI
5. Domestic credit to the
private sector as a ratio of
GDP
15.2%
GH₵ 11,478 million
18%
22% 25% MOTI
6. Percentage change in
Non-Traditional Exports,
(Value in Millions US$)
3.04%
US$2,436.20
3.20%
US$2.514 billion
7.5% 11.25% MOTI
7. Total Merchandise Export US$13,751.92m US$ 13,216m US$18,000m US$19,500m MOTI
8. Number of firms signed on 27 75 90 135
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Indicator 2013 Baseline Indicator Status in 2014
2015 Target 2016 Target Institution responsible to provide data
to the UN Global Compact
9. Share of private sector
credit to MSMEs by
Deposit Money Banks
(DMBs)
79.89%
GH₵ 9,169.28m
(% share of total
MSMEs to a total
amount of GH₵11,
478.07m)
85% 88% MOTI
10. Share of MSME products
in total manufacturing
outputs
US$9,799.80m
(39% of GDP)
30% 35% 40% MOTI
11. Share and value of MSME
products in total Non-
traditional exports
97%
US$2,533.64m
96% 96% MOTI
12. Change in number of non-
traditional export
destinations
140 countries 138 countries 143 countries 145 countries MOTI
13. Share of Non-Traditional
Exports by destination
category
EUROPEAN UNION (EU)
31.55%
38.03%
39%
42%
MOTI
ECOWAS 34.83% 30.22% 37% 38%
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Indicator 2013 Baseline Indicator Status in 2014
2015 Target 2016 Target Institution responsible to provide data
OTHER AFRICAN
COUNTRIES
3.46%
3.36%
5%
6%
OTHER DEVELOPED
COUNTRIES
10.62% 7.35%
12%
13%
OTHER COUNTRIES 19.54% 21.05% 23% 25%
15.Percentage of Non-
Traditional Exports to total
Exports
17.71% 19.02% 20% 22% MOTI
16.Percentage change in Non-
Traditional Exports, (Value in
Millions US$)
3.05%
US$2.436 billion
3.20%
US$2.514 billion
7.5% 11.25% MOTI
17.Industrial Sector
Performance:
a. Manufacturing value
added share in GDP
b. Share of manufacturing
in total export
5.8%
10%
7%
20%
17%
MOTI
c. Composite Index of
Competitive Industrial
Performance
N/A N/A N/A
N/A = Not Available
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UPDATE ON CRITICAL DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY ISSUES
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy
The Ministry in collaboration with other stakeholders submitted Revised Draft Bill, Draft
Regulations on layout designs of integrated circuits and Trade Secrets have also been
submitted. Proposal for the second phase of the IPR project was received from the Swiss
Mission.
Consumer Protection Policy
Cabinet approved a Consumer Protection Policy prepared by the Ministry in 2014 to create
a policy space for increased consumer confidence and strengthen consumer position in the
marketplace. The policy is also expected to address concerns and needs of consumers
especially those of women, children and the physically challenged.
Competition Bill
A draft Competition Bill is developed by the Ministry. An inception report was submitted to
the Legal Unit of the Ministry for review and comments.
Development of Sector Medium Term Development Plan
The Sector Medium Term Development Plan (SMTDP) for 2014-2017 was finalized and
submitted to NDPC. The document would be published and implemented by the Ministry
and its agencies.
Monitoring of projects being implemented by the Ministry
A Draft Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (2014-2017) to monitor the Sector Medium Term
Development Plan was developed by the Ministry and submitted to NDPC for their
comments. Monitoring reports were prepared for activities undertaken under the various
programmes and projects by MOTI. Annual and mid-year review meetings were organized
during the year to take stock the programmes and projects implemented by the Ministry.
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National Export Strategy (NES)
Validation seminar was held. A technical committee is working on detailed work-plans and
budget for development of 9 selected priority products (pineapple, mango chilly/pepper,
shea, yams, cashew, palm oil, garments, fish and services).
Revised EDAIF ACT
Export Trade, Agricultural and Industrial Development Fund (EDAIF)
In 2014, the EDAIF Board approved a total amount of GH¢358.10 million in favour of
eighty-one (81) beneficiaries under the following three main accounts:
Credit Facility: A total amount of GH¢93.12 million was approved for twenty-one (21)
companies. Some specific activities supported were the manufacture of pharmaceutical
products under the government’s stimulus package, production of poultry and poultry
products, footwear, cashew and oil palm processing among others.
Projects Account: The following projects were supported with an amount of GH¢79.50
million;
i. Youth Development and Entrepreneurship
ii. Irrigation Development,
iii. Shea Processing,
iv. Large scale Production and processing of Mango, Melon and Rice.
Research, Development and Promotion: A total amount of GH¢185,476,000 was approved
as grants for fifty-four (54) beneficiaries under this account. Government Ministries,
Departments and Agencies, Farmer Associations/cooperatives and private institutions were
the main beneficiaries.
Review of GCNet Operations
No MDAs were connected to the eMDA portal during the period under review.
The Ministry held discussions with GCNet on the migration of MOTI’s exemptions onto the
eMDA portal of the GCMS/GCNet system.
The implementation of the paperless FCVR clearance system was fine-tuned and the
Ministry continued to monitor the process and liaised with GCNet, Customs and the DICs to
address challenges.
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Changes were made to the IDF to allow for limited amendment and generation of IDF for
the processing of pre-arrival documents.
Establishment of Sugar Plant at Komenda
A firm has been engaged to construct the Sugar Factory. In August 2014 a sod-cutting
was performed by His Excellency the President to kick-start construction of the factory
complex at Komenda.
Promotion of Made-in-Ghana Goods
The Ministry has been promoting Made-In-Ghana Goods and Services through various
initiatives such as the National Everyday Wear Programme and the Web-Based Product
Gallery operating under the business name, Ghana Trade Portal Limited, which enables
SMEs exhibit their products on the world wide web. As at the end of September 2014, over
5000 products from 700 enterprises in five regions (Upper East, Upper West, Northern,
Brong Ahafo and the Central Regions) had been displayed on the website.
Export Promotion
Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), the lead implementing agency of the National
Export Strategy (NES) organized training programmes for producers and exporters on
Export Fundamentals with the aim of improving their competitiveness. In total, the
beneficiaries were estimated to be 320. The Authority also responded to over 1,000
inquiries made by exporters and farmers
Trade Bulletin
Work on Bulletins on Ghana’s International Trade Statistics covering the period of 2010 to
2012 has been completed and is under way to be published.
Establishment of Export Processing Zone in Sekondi
The Lands Commission (Sekondi-Takoradi) was commissioned to resurvey the Sekondi EPZ
to enable the Board determine the actual size of the area. This exercise was also to help
identify the boundaries of the various traditional chiefs whose land falls within the Sekondi
EPZ. The Export Processing Zone aims at attracting export oriented investments to
generate foreign exchange, create employment and improve livelihoods.
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Bilateral and Regional Trade Negotiations
The Ministry engaged in bilateral trade arrangements and agreements with strategic
countries, in order to take advantage of opportunities in their markets, foster business
cooperation and technology transfer as well as encourage Foreign Direct Investments. Key
outcomes include: the establishment of Ghana-Turkey Joint Trade and Economic
Committee (JTEC), mandated to work towards the achievement of USD 3billion worth of
trade between the two countries in five years; renewed bilateral trade arrangements with
South Africa by reviving a number of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU).
AGENCIES
The Ghana Free Zones Board
The GFZB participated in the listening events” in respect of diaspora engagement in
London and the USA from 30th July to 10th August, 2014. The Ghana Free Zones Board
participated in the Africa Singapore Business Forum which was organised by International
Enterprise (IE) Singapore at on August 27-28, 2014.
A training seminar was organized in Kumasi for the Free Zones Enterprises located in the
Northern, Brong-Ahafo and Ashanti regions.
A total number of 1,810 exemption applications valued GHC 1,000,299 were processed the
Board.
The Lands Commission (Sekondi-Takoradi) were commissioned by GFZB to resurvey the
Sekondi EPZ to enable the Board determine the actual size of the area.
The National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI)
Under the Small Scale District Industrialization Initiative (SSDII), 30 districts have been
selected and identified. 30 business plans have been prepared by a consultant for the
selected districts. NBSSI is awaiting support from EDAIF to facilitate full implementation of
the SSDII.
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To ensure the establishment of three (3) business incubators in Accra, Kumasi and Tamale,
the NBSSI has secured Land for the Accra project in Kanda. Land is still being searched for
at Kumasi and Tamale.
The Central Region Development Commission (CEDECOM)
The activities of Central Regional Development Commission (CEDECOM) are categorized
into two as Economic and Social interventions. This is within the mission of the Commission
of promoting sustainable economic development and ensuring the welfare of people in the
Central Region.
In 2014, CEDECOM supported ten (10) salt producers to rehabilitate their salt pans to
boost the level of salt production in the Region. The Commission also supported 277
farmers in the Ekumfi District with a grant of GH¢1,000,000.00 to cultivate Organic
Sugarloaf Pineapple for export.
A 10 ton capacity per day fish storage and ice block making facility was installed at
Anomabo and a storage container was also installed at Komenda to support the fishing
communities.
The Commission constructed 16 Community-Based Health Planning Services (CHPS)
compounds in various communities in the region as part of its social intervention
programmes.
In 2015, CEDECOM will continue its social and economic intervention programmes to
facilitate the growth and development of the Central Region.
The Ayensu Starch Company (ASCo) Limited
On issues of evaluation of the operations and value Ayensu Starch Company, Inception
report for the project has been submitted by Consultant.
Guinness Ghana Limited has completed a study which was conducted to help improve the
provision of raw materials
An aggregated model has been implemented to assure constant supply of raw material.
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Overhaul of the factory plant has been carried out successfully and the plant is currently in
good working condition. However, for continuous production and high plant capacity
utilization to meet set targets under the Supply Contract, the company should be
adequately resourced to ensure the following:
Timely purchase of spare parts for replacement and stocking.
Replacement of broken down transformer.
Alternative source of water (preferably tapping from existing wells) to reduce over
reliance on water from the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL).
Purchase of at least two waste water dump trucks to improve capacity to evacuate
estimated 30,184.07 cubic meters of water on daily basis. Existing boom sprayer is
woefully inadequate to serve this purpose.
Staff motivation
GRATIS Foundation
For 2014 GRATIS estimated that the number of students who will receive training in
preparation for National Vocational Technical Institute (NVTI) certificate examination will
be two hundred and fifty five (255). As at the end of September 2014, One hundred and
eighty seven (187) students had enrolled and were undergoing preparation for the
examination. One hundred and forty two (142) were being trained in welding and
fabrication and forty five (45) in metal machining.
During the period under review, two hundred and twenty nine (229) students were
enrolled for the NABTEX and the Technical Examination Unit (TEU) of the Ghana Education
Service certificates examination. Two hundred and seventy two (272) students had
received training in engineering skills development. One hundred and twenty two (122)
vulnerable men and women received training out of the planned five hundred (500).
In a bid to establish the GRATIS University College, the Foundation has assisted in the
formation of a University Council, with Representatives from Ministry of Trade and
Industry, AGI, Council for Technical and Vocational Training and Education (COTVET),
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KNUST, Financial Institution, Educationist, Office of the President. NB: We are yet to
receive the Rep. from the seat of government
In order to satisfy the needs of the manufacturing sector and industry operators, GRATIS
manufactured and sold twenty one (21) Grain and Cereal processing equipment and Forty-
three(43) Shea and Groundnut processing equipment, Eighty-two(82) Oil Palm processing
equipment, Forty-seven (47) Health equipment and two thousand four hundred and eighty
one (2481) general equipment.
To ensure significant improvement in the quality of machinery and equipment at the
various regional centres, repair works were carried out on workshop equipment by the
maintenance team at the GRATIS regional centres in Sunyani, Tamale, Bolgatanga and Wa.
Ghana Standards Authority
In order to improve export competitiveness, GSA:
i. Issued 1,796 Certificates to Exporters- Out of this amount 657 Health Certificates
and 1,139 Export certificates were issued
ii. Inspected 292 Fish Establishments and Frozen Vessels, 531 consignments made up
of 340 fish and 191 fish and scrap consignments.
To ensure Improvement in Private Sector Competitiveness Domestically and Globally, the
GSA successfully,
i. Certified 485 Locally Manufactured Products. 146 of the products certified were from
SMEs
ii. Conducted 210 Factory inspections
iii. Organized 30 Training Programmes to build the capacity of industry operators
To promote trade through effective competition Certified 1 Enterprise to the status of ISO
9001:2008.
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The GSA has successfully inspected 70,369 High Risk Goods and verified 60,020 devices
were to ensure consumer safety. As part of the public awareness sensitization programme,
3 Awareness creation activities were undertaken. The Authority successfully organized the
ISO CEO’s Forum and the World Metrology Day during the period under review.
As part of its programme to ensure the Health, Safety and Economic interest of
Consumers, GSA tested and analyzed 20,178 Forensic samples to ascertain their
conformance to applicable standards Samples. 569 Ghana Standards Published and 2,186
Trade related information were Disseminated to promote awareness creation.
The Rural Enterprises Programme (REP)
REP seeks to improve livelihoods in rural communities through support to micro and small-
scale enterprises (MSEs) and start-ups. The Programme in collaboration with NBSSI and
GRATIS Foundation carried out the under listed activities during the period under review.
i. Provided 18,847 Business development services to potential and existing rural micro
and small enterprise operators
ii. Strengthened 27 existing and operating RTFs
iii. Developed the Capacity of 719 rural master craft persons and apprentices
iv. Disbursed Matching Grant Funds (MGF) to 20 clients for purchase of equipment’s for
agro related business including threshers, carting, shellers, harrows as well as
equipment for carpentry, bee keeping, baking etc.
v. Disbursed Rural Enterprise Development Fund (REDF) to 886 clients made up of
161male and 675 females have received support
vi. Provided 33 MSE support institutions with various capacities building support
Ghana Export Promotion Authority
3 selected craft companies were assisted by the GEPA to participate in the ‘MIVA” Ivorian
Craft Market Fair in Abidjan, La Cote d’Ivoire from 7th to 13th April 2014.
The GEPA facilitated training key personnel in some trade related regulatory institutions
who are involved in the national pilot traceability system
25 stakeholders in the services sector were trained in International competitive bidding
processes
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19 manufacturing companies were assisted by the GEPA, in collaboration with the National
ECOWAS Unit and the Approvals Committee under the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization
Scheme (ETLS), to successfully gain approval for a total of 38 products for participation in
the scheme
Export related information was disseminated to a total of 464 members of export
community during the half year. They were also introduced to Kompass and Food news.
A total of 625 members of the exporter community received advisory and referral services.
Raw non-traditional export data for 1st quarter of 2014 was processed, cleaned and
statistical report generated, finalized and disseminated to stakeholders.
EVALUATIONS CONDUCTED; THEIR FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Evaluation was not undertaken in the sector during the period.
CONCLUSION
There are significant number of initiatives, programs and projects that are being pursued
by the Ministry to improve the infrastructural, institutional, regulatory and incentive
framework for a competitive private sector that is capable of creating wealth and
employment.
The following are some of the Ministry’s achievements:
Cabinet approved a Consumer Protection Policy prepared by the Ministry This is to address
concerns and needs of consumers especially those of women, children and the physically
challenged.
The Ministry has been promoting Made-In-Ghana Goods and Services through various
initiatives.
There were bilateral trade arrangements and agreements with strategic countries, in order
to take advantage of opportunities in their markets, foster business cooperation and
technology transfer as well as encourage Foreign Direct Investments.
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Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) led the implementation of the National Export
Strategy (NES). Training programmes were organized for producers and exporters on
Export Fundamentals to improving the competitiveness.
GRATIS Foundation in collaboration with Plan Ghana, Korea International Cooperation
Agency and Hyundai completed infrastructural works at the GRATIS Centre at Koforidua in
the Eastern Region. GRATIS also trained 241 vulnerable men and women in various food
processing and other income generating skills and manufactured 824 agro-processing
equipment to support the activities of SMEs.
The National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) provided Business Development
Services (BDS) to a total of 21,797 entrepreneurs made up of 9,832 males and 11,965
females to enhance their operations and make them competitive.
256 clients of NBSSI were also assisted to formalize their businesses with the Registrar
General’s Department and the Ghana Standards Authority.
The REP in collaboration with NBSSI and GRATIS Foundation carried out Business
Development Services within Rural Communities at the district level in 2014.
CEDECOM supported ten (10) salt producers to rehabilitate their salt pans to boost the
level of salt production in the Region. 277 farmers in the Ekumfi District were supported
with a grant of GH¢1,000,000.00 to cultivate Organic Sugarloaf Pineapple for export.
A ten ton capacity per day fish storage and ice block making facility was installed at
Anomabo and a storage container was also installed at Komenda to support the fishing
communities.
The Commission constructed 16 Community-Based Health Planning Services (CHPS)
compounds in various communities in the region as part of its social intervention
programmes.
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The regional offices carried out regular Industrial Surveys to compile data particularly on
agro-processing subsector.
In 2014, the EDAIF Board approved a total amount of GH¢358.10 million in favour of
eighty-one (81) beneficiaries under the following three main accounts.
The finalized Sector Medium Term Development Plan (SMTDP) for 2014-2017 was
submitted to NDPC. And an M&E Plan was prepared by the Ministry to monitor its
programmes and projects.
The National Export Strategy was validated with stakeholders. A technical committee
started work on work-plans and budget for development of 9 selected priority products.
A contract was signed with a firm to undertake the civil and engineering works as well as
the establishment of irrigation scheme for high yield sugar cane plantation for the
Komenda Sugar factory project.
The major constraining factor is inadequate and untimely release of funds to support
implementation of projects.
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WAYFORWARD FOR 2015
TRADE DEVELOPMENT
This programme seeks to create competitive advantage in diversified range of products
with higher levels of value-addition and also ensuring Ghana’s global competitiveness in
terms of cost, price, quality, design and logistics management.
Key initiatives to be undertaken in 2015 under this are the following.
Domestic and International Trade Development and Promotion
Consumer Protection Policy
Cabinet approved a Consumer Protection Policy prepared by the Ministry in 2014 to create
a policy space for increased consumer confidence and strengthen consumer position in the
marketplace. The policy is also expected to address concerns and needs of consumers
especially those of women, children and the physically challenged.
In 2015, the accompanying Framework Law will be enacted to create the environment for
the establishment of a public agency that will ensure effective consumer redress and
enhance consumer welfare.
Promotion of Made-In-Ghana Goods
The Ministry has been promoting Made-In-Ghana Goods and Services through various
initiatives such as the National Everyday Wear Programme and the Web-Based Product
Gallery (www.ghanatrade.gov.gh) operating under the business name, Ghana Trade Portal
Limited, which enables SMEs exhibit their products on the world wide web. As at the end of
September 2014, over 5000 products from 700 enterprises in five regions (Upper East,
Upper West, Northern, Brong Ahafo and the Central Regions) had been displayed on the
website.
The Ministry is developing a strategy to give further support to the initiatives in 2015 and
also expand the scope to cover other strategic products such as rice and poultry. The five
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remaining regions (Ashanti, Eastern, Western, Volta and Greater Accra) would also be
covered under the Web-Based Product Gallery initiative in 2015.
Competition Policy
Competition policy aims at promoting fair competition to ensure that consumers are
adequately protected from firms, whether large or small, which usually engage in collusion
to prevent competition so as to exploit consumers.
A consulting firm was engaged by the Ministry in 2014 to develop a comprehensive
Competition Policy for the country. As at the end of September 2014, the firm had
submitted inception report and had started working on the draft report. It is expected that
malpractices in trade would be checked with the completion and implementation of the
competition policy and its accompanying law.
In 2015, Government will continue to create an enabling environment through the
implementation of the existing legislations and the Competition Policy and Law for
enterprises to operate within. Clear policies and legislations will be put in place as stated
above to foster a competitive environment for business enterprises, thereby increasing
efficiency in the economy to the benefit of both consumers and producers.
Bilateral and Regional Trade Negotiations
The Ministry engaged in bilateral trade arrangements and agreements with strategic
countries, in order to take advantage of opportunities in their markets, foster business
cooperation and technology transfer as well as encourage Foreign Direct Investments. Key
outcomes include: the establishment of Ghana-Turkey Joint Trade and Economic
Committee (JTEC), mandated to work towards the achievement of USD 3billion worth of
trade between the two countries in five years; renewed bilateral trade arrangements with
South Africa by reviving a number of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU).
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In the coming year (2015), Ghana will make significant progress in terms of deepening its
relations with South Africa, Turkey and other countries including, Canada, USA, Burkina
Faso, Botswana, South Korea, Guinea, Iran, Brazil and Japan with the aim of diversifying
the country’s export markets.
The Ministry will continue to engage relevant MDAs with trade-related functions and
neighboring countries for effective implementation of the ETLS, the ECOWAS CET and
other ECOWAS Trade-related Protocols.
With the expected coming into force of the ECOWAS-EU Economic Partnership Agreement
(EPA) in January 2015, the Ministry initiated a process to engage an expert in March 2014
to conduct a study to assess the possible outcomes and impacts of the EPA and propose
measures that could be used to address the negative impacts. It is expected that the
expert will complete the assignment before commencement of the implementation of the
EPA.
The Ministry will also continue its efforts to advance Ghana’s interest within the ongoing
negotiations in the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Export Development and Promotion
National Export Strategy (NES)
The objective of the National Export Strategy (NES) is to develop the potentials of the Non-
Traditional Export (NTE) sector in order to achieve a strategic growth target of US$5.0
billion within five years of its implementation.
In 2014, the Ministry in collaboration with GEPA and other trade-related institutions
pursued the inception phase activities towards full implementation of the strategy. These
include sensitization of focal persons of the implementing agencies, establishment of
Project Management and Coordinating Unit (PCMU), preparation of work-plans, and a
monitoring and evaluation matrix.
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Full implementation of the strategy will commence in January 2015 to work towards the
realization of the target of USD 3.31 billion from NTEs by the end of 2015.The focus will
however be on 9 product areas that have been identified under the NES.
It is expected that the implementation of the strategy will help address some impediments
in the non-traditional export sector which include limited products and export markets,
inadequate technical and managerial skills and limited medium to long- term financing.
Export Promotion
Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), the lead implementing agency of the National
Export Strategy (NES) organized training programmes for producers and exporters on
Export Fundamentals with the aim of improving their competitiveness. In total, the
beneficiaries were estimated to be 320. The Authority also responded to over 1,000
inquiries made by exporters and farmers.
To improve the potential of non-traditional export sector in 2015, GEPA would design and
implement tailor-made training programmes to address specific challenges of exporters. It
will also pursue other trade promotion programmes to ensure that Ghana remains the
preferred supplier of non-traditional export products, and a major investment destination
within the ECOWAS sub-region.
Business Development and Promotion
This programme covers issues such as production technology, transfer and adaption of
technology and innovation, skills and entrepreneurship development and business
development services (BDS).
Technology Transfer, Research and Product Development
GRATIS Foundation in collaboration with Plan Ghana, Korea International Cooperation
Agency and Hyundai successfully completed infrastructural works at the GRATIS Centre at
Koforidua in the Eastern Region at a cost of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00). The
Centre consists of a Computer Laboratory, a Library, a Science Laboratory and three fully
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furnished Lecture halls. The Centre is used to offer practical training in modern automobile
technology.
In a bid to fulfill its mandate of transferring technology to the youth, GRATIS Foundation in
collaboration with the Ghana Education Service has successfully placed its centres on the
Computer School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) for BECE graduates.
In 2014, 241 vulnerable men and women were trained in various food processing and
other income generating skills. 120 men and women were trained in Occupational Safety
Health and Environmental issues in food processing, whilst 65 Master craftsmen were
trained in various engineering skills. 303 young men and women were trained under the 3-
year GRATIS Technical Apprentice Training Programme.
GRATIS Foundation manufactured 824 agro-processing equipment to support the activities
of SMEs. 8 new products for use in the agro processing sector were also successfully
designed, manufactured and tested and are currently available for sale.
Micro and Small Businesses
In 2014, the National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) provided Business
Development Services (BDS) to a total of 21,797 entrepreneurs made up of 9,832 males
and 11,965 females to enhance their operations and make them competitive. The services
were provided through the Business Advisory Centres (BACs) of NBSSI located in 134
districts in the country.
NBSSI were also assisted 256 clients to formalize their businesses with the Registrar
General’s Department and the Ghana Standards Authority. This would improve the
beneficiary Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) access to credit for growth of
their businesses which will lead to the creation of employment and wealth for the
entrepreneurs and their employees.
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Support to Industry
To meet one of the objectives of the Better Ghana Agenda of job creation for Ghanaians,
Government will strictly monitor for compliance and the application of concessionary duty
rates for raw materials and inputs for production. Consideration will also be given for
review of the tariff regime with a view to reducing cost of production.
Industrial Planning and Infrastructure Development
This Project is aimed at promoting and facilitating Ghana’s industrialization through
manufacturing and value addition as well as construction of industrial parks and common
facility centres. The programme would help transform the economy to reduce retailing of
imported goods and export of primary commodities; facilitate the construction of multi-
purpose Industrial parks and special export oriented industrial infrastructure and make it
available to business operators, especially SMEs at affordable rental charges. These
facilities are expected to stimulate business development in the rural areas.
SME and Entrepreneurship Development
This project is aimed at facilitating the participation of emerging and existing small
businesses in mainstream economic activities.
Business Development Services-Rural Enterprises Programme (REP)
The REP in collaboration with NBSSI and GRATIS Foundation carried out Business
Development Services within Rural Communities at the district level in 2014.
They trained 1,619 people in the identification of self-employment opportunities and
community based skills for start-ups. Training was also offered for 914 owners and
operators of existing businesses in Management Development Skills to improve their
business performance.
In 2015, the Rural Enterprises Programme (REP) will complete work it started in 2014 with
the aim of establishing 95 new Business Advisory Centres (BACs) to provide BDS to MSMEs
at the district level. In addition, 30,400 rural poor people will be provided with skills
training in community-based income generating activities, small business management and
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marketing. Again, 16,500 operators of rural micro and small enterprises will be given all
year round business counseling services.
Central Regional Development
The activities of Central Regional Development Commission (CEDECOM) are categorized
into two as Economic and Social interventions. This is within the mission of the Commission
of promoting sustainable economic development and ensuring the welfare of people in the
Central Region.
In 2014, CEDECOM supported ten (10) salt producers to rehabilitate their salt pans to
boost the level of salt production in the Region. The Commission also supported 277
farmers in the Ekumfi District with a grant of GH¢1,000,000.00 to cultivate Organic
Sugarloaf Pineapple for export.
A 10 ton capacity per day fish storage and ice block making facility was installed at
Anomabo and a storage container was also installed at Komenda to support the fishing
communities.
The Commission constructed 16 Community-Based Health Planning Services (CHPS)
compounds in various communities in the region as part of its social intervention
programmes.
In 2015, CEDECOM will continue its social and economic intervention programmes to
facilitate the growth and development of the Central Region.
TRADE AND INDUSTRY PROMOTION
This programme seeks to address issues relating to Regional and Foreign services in the
area of Trade and Industry.
Regional Services
The regional offices of the Ministry carried out regular/monthly monitoring of price trends
of selected products for analysis to inform policy. The analysis focused on establishing
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trends in the price of specific commodities within and across the regions over a period of
time. Causes of price variations were also identified and measures were put in place to
solve them.
The regional offices also carried out regular Industrial Surveys to compile data particularly
on agro-processing subsector. Information gathered was fed into the industrial register of
the country. Additionally, the offices undertook promotional events to promote key
programmes of the sector.
To increase the volume and value of non-traditional exports, especially in the handicraft
sector, government will establish a craft village in Kpetoe, Volta Region to improve Kente
production. Government will also refurbish and retool the Aburi and Bolgatanga craft
villages.
In 2015, the regional offices will be strengthened to enable them carry out more of these
programmes to update the industrial register. The offices will also play a key role in the
industrial survey and the implementation of the National Export Strategy.
Export Trade, Agricultural and Industrial Development Fund (EDAIF)
In 2014, the EDAIF Board approved a total amount of GH¢358.10 million in favour of
eighty-one (81) beneficiaries under the following three main accounts:
Credit Facility: A total amount of GH¢93.12 million was approved for twenty-one (21)
companies. Some specific activities supported were the manufacture of pharmaceutical
products under the government’s stimulus package, production of poultry and poultry
products, footwear, cashew and oil palm processing among others.
Projects Account: The following projects were supported with an amount of GH¢79.50
million;
i. Youth Development and Entrepreneurship
ii. Irrigation Development,
iii. Shea Processing,
iv. Large scale Production and processing of Mango, Melon and Rice.
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Research, Development and Promotion: A total amount of GH¢185,476,000 was approved
as grants for fifty-four (54) beneficiaries under this account. Government Ministries,
Departments and Agencies, Farmer Associations/cooperatives and private institutions were
the main beneficiaries.
xiii. The Ministry finalized and submitted the Sector Medium Term Development Plan
(SMTDP) for 2014-2017 to NDPC.
xiv. Draft Monitoring and Evaluation Plan to monitor the Sector Medium Term
Development Plan was prepared and submitted to NDPC for their comments.
In 2015, EDAIF will establish its presence in all the 10 regions to ensure that it supports
businesses in all parts of the country.
Foreign Trade Services
To diversify market for the country’s exports particularly the Non-Traditional Exports
(NTEs) and promote trade and investment, the Ministry in 2014, established four new trade
offices in China, Turkey, South Africa and Japan.
The offices are expected to facilitate on-going bilateral trade and investment negotiations
between Ghana and Turkey, South Africa and Japan. The China office was established to
take advantage of its large market size.
In 2015, it is expected that these offices will help increase Ghana’s exports into those
countries particularly the non-traditional products.
STANDARDIZATION AND CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT
This is part of the National Quality programme which seeks to address issues relating to
standardization and conformity assessment.
Trade Related Assistance and Quality Enabling Programme (TRAQUE)
The TRAQUE Programme has initiated a process to support the National Quality
Infrastructure (NQI) by procuring testing and calibration equipment for standards and
other regulatory institutions including Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Food and Drugs
Authority (FDA) among others.
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The process which is expected to complete in 2015 will supply equipment to support
National Quality Infrastructure (NQI). Awareness campaign through workshops and
roundtable discussions involving private/public sector institutions with focus on Conformity
Assessment, Standards, Accreditation and Technical Regulation aimed at export
improvement will be organized.
Metrology, Standards and Conformity Assessment
Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) is responsible for the development of standards and
implementation of measurements in the Oil and Gas Sector. It is therefore very crucial to
develop the capacity of GSA to be able carry out its mandate and safeguard Ghana’s
interest.
In 2015, GSA will commence the implementation of a project that will lead to the:
Development of National Measurement Standards for crude oil, refined products and
natural gas;
Acquisition of Custody Transfer and Allocation Metering System to enable the
authority to monitor the flow of oil and gas into loading vessel and ascertain the
quantity thereof;
Development of a gas metering station at Atuabo in the Western Region; and
Establishment of a new Metrology Laboratory for the oil, gas and petro-chemical
industry.
In order to safeguard the health, safety and economic interest of consumers, the Ministry
through the Ghana Standards Authority inspected 51,420 imported high risk goods at the
port of entry, conducted 392 market surveillance activities throughout the country and also
tested 10,604 product samples
The Authority verified 54,045 fuel measuring instruments and accessories of Oil Marketing
Companies (OMCs) as well as 3,669 scales of cocoa and cotton licensed buying companies
and other scales used for trading purposes. The Authority issued 690 Export Certificates
and 494 Health Certificates to cover products meant for export. It also certified 221 locally
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manufactured products and one food safety management system to applicable standards.
In addition, 677 medical equipment were calibrated to ensure accurate results for diagnosis
of patients. 150 standards were also developed to guide industry and other stakeholders.
In order to improve competitiveness of industry domestically and globally in 2015, the
Authority will issue 1,200 Health Certificates and 1,500 Export Certificates to cover export
consignments. It will also certify 650 locally manufactured products and 6 management
systems to relevant standards. The Authority will in addition issue accreditation to cover
Metrology and testing laboratories to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 to ensure that reports issued are
recognized and accepted globally.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
This programme aims at promoting industrial growth through improvement in business
environment and provision of infrastructure.
Small-Scale District Industrialization Initiative (SSDII)
The Ministry initiated the SSDII programme in 2014 to operationalize the core strategies
underpinning the industrialization programme of the Government. The Initiative is an
attempt to deal with severe poverty and under-development through the promotion of
accelerated economic growth and development in the rural communities. This will be
achieved by facilitating the development of commercially viable, export oriented and import
substitution business activities at the district level. The programme is being implemented
by NBSSI on a pilot basis in 30 districts with 3 projects in each region. Business plans have
been prepared for the selected districts.
Implementation schedules for the 30 pilot projects have been prepared for roll-out in 2015.
The Project Coordinating Unit at the NBSSI is consulting with the District Assemblies of the
selected districts to mobilize resources.
The project would focus on value addition, employment and income generation, technology
transfer and acquisition of modern technology for production. The projects are expected to
enhance production capacity and competitiveness of the SME sector.
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Irrigation Development Projects for Industry and Export Production
The Export Trade, Agricultural and Industrial Development Fund (EDAIF) provided funding
for the completion of the Kpong Left Bank Irrigation project which supplied water for 2,400
hectares farm lands in 2014.
Additional funding was provided for the training of 800 smallholder farmers in technical
protocols of vegetable production for export in the Torgome area. The trained farmers and
other farmers in selected communities around the Vakpo catchment area of the Volta
region were supported to embark on commercial vegetable export production. Again,
funding was provided for irrigation infrastructure to support rice farming.
Seven (7) other sites have been identified at Tanoso, Nasia/Ligba, Okyereko and Mprumen
for the development of irrigation infrastructure in 2015 to support production of industrial
raw materials and export products.
Cashew Initiative
The cashew industry was supported to set up plantations and also expand the cashew
processing industry to facilitate value addition for export. 12,700 small holder cashew
farmers in Bole, Jaman and Wenchi districts benefited from the support to cultivate cashew
for processing for export. Also, two cashew processing factories in Jaman and Techiman
were supported to expand their production capacities.
The cashew industry is one of the priority areas earmarked for support in 2015. The
support will cover both cultivation and processing of the product for export.
Komenda Sugar Factory
A firm has been engaged to construct the sugar factory. Following sod-cutting, by His
Excellency the President in August, 2014, construction of factory complex has began and
currently ongoing.
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The main activities for 2015 in respect of the new Komenda Sugar Factory will be the
continuation of the construction of the factory and the setting up of sugar cane plantations
to feed the factory.
The Ministry will also through public private partnership (PPP) arrangements establish
another sugar factory with irrigation facilities in Savelugu in the Northern Region.
Stimulus Package
The Ministry identified some strategic sectors for support to boost production for both local
and export markets. These include pharmaceuticals, wood processing, poultry, agro-
processing and textiles and garment. Two companies in the pharmaceutical sub-sector, sea
freight pineapple exporters of Ghana (SPEG) and the rice sector received support in 2014.
The focus for support in 2015 will be the remaining pharmaceutical companies (3) and the
poultry sub-sector.
Industrial Planning and Infrastructure Development
This Project is aimed at promoting and facilitating Ghana’s industrialization through
manufacturing and value addition as well as construction of industrial parks and common
facility centres. The programme would help transform the economy to reduce retailing of
imported goods and export of primary commodities.
Lands to be used for Industrial Parks have been identified in the Northern, Western,
Ashanti and Volta Regions. Some of the identified lands have already been secured.
In 2015, the Ministry will facilitate the acquisition of the remaining lands and commence
their development into multi-purpose industrial parks.
Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
The Ministry developed a draft Corporate Social Responsibility Policy to encourage
corporate entities to enhance their contributions towards the development of communities
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where they operate. The policy provides framework within which government and industry,
through a collaborative effort will improve the health, safety and well-being of the people.
The policy will be submitted to cabinet for approval in 2015 after which other related
activities will be carried out.