Tag: MOTI
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Explore international treaties and benefit – Trade Ministry urges businesses
Businesses are being encouraged to cultivate interest in appreciating international business treaties to give them better perspective of global business dynamics. This, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry will help local businesses explore trade financing that are embedded these treaties. Ghana is signatory to many international treaties which seek to deepen economic and…
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Trade Ministry encourages businesses to meet global trade standards
Businesses are encouraged to adhere to global quality standards in order to propel Ghana to the forefront of the international market. This, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry will give the country a competitive edge as the country makes efforts in scaling up value addition strategies for its exported raw commodities. Global trade…
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Government commends APPEB Cylinder Manufacturing Company for making strides in the industry
The Ministry of Trade and Industry has reiterated government’s support for private initiatives under the 1D1F to spur the growth of indigenous manufacturing companies. According to the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Michael Okyere Baafi, the efforts of the private sector under the initiative has yielded significant results with respect to complementing government’s efforts…
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Over 3000 jobs created through COVID -19 response grant – Trade Minister
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir Hammond has revealed that over 3100 jobs have been created by 311 firms who benefited from the covid-19 response grant. The overall aim of this program was to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with a high potential of implementing productivity and competitiveness-enhancing initiatives to accelerate their…
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CUTS International pushes for passage of Competition bill
Think Tank, Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) is urging government to quicken efforts to pass the Competition bill to ensure efficient market practices. The Think Tank explains that the absence of a Competition Law in the country has denied Ghanaians the opportunity to enjoy the best of goods and services on the market. According…
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Taskforce pledges clamp down on pirated textiles
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 inaugurated a task force to check the marketing of pirated textiles and the smuggling of textiles into and out of Ghana. The Textile Workers’ Association have agitated over the delay in inaugurating the unit to ensure the challenges are addressed. The unresolved issue for instance…
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Businesses hopeful of turnaround at ports with new Ag. Director
Various businesses operating at the country’s ports have welcomed the appointment of the Acting Director of the Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority (GPHA), Paul Asare Ansah. One of such is the group of key business associations who were opposing the Terminal Handling Charges (THC). They argue that Mr. Ansah is well equipped, experienced and remains the…