Collins Sefa Ghana has officially unveiled its new National Business Agenda (NBA), a policy framework designed to empower young people and women entrepreneurs. Launched at a high-profile event in Accra, the NBA aims to dismantle structural barriers, foster economic growth, and create opportunities for underrepresented groups in business.
The National Business Agenda is a result of extensive collaboration between government agencies, business associations, civil society organizations, and international development partners. Spearheaded by the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs (GCYE) with technical support from the Investment Climate Reform (ICR) Facility, the policy reflects the perspectives of over 100 entrepreneurs and 60 ecosystem stakeholders across the country.
Key Focus Areas of the National Business Agenda
The NBA focuses on five key reform pillars to enable an equitable and thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem:
- Policy and Regulation
- Access to Finance
- Market Access
- Infrastructure and Digitalization
- Enterprise Support Systems
These reforms aim to empower young people and women to grow their businesses, create jobs, and contribute to Ghana’s economic transformation.
Collaborative Approach to Implementation
The policy was launched by Margaret Magoo, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Enterprise Agency (GEA), alongside stakeholders from the EU Delegation to Ghana, British Council, Ministry of Finance, Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), National Youth Authority (NYA), and Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC).
International organizations recognized the NBA’s potential to drive economic empowerment and policy reform. The EU delegation described it as a “necessary bridge between policy and practice”—creating opportunities for all. The British Council and NYA pledged their institutional support to implement the policy and track its progress.
Tackling Unemployment and Inequality
Ghana has a young population, with more than 50% under 25, and women make up over 50%. Nonetheless, youth unemployment and gender inequality remain persistent obstacles.
The NBA directly responds to these imbalances by focusing resources and policy reforms on youth and women entrepreneurs, helping to foster a more equitable and thriving business ecosystem.
Collaborative Platform for Action
A key component of the policy is the Public–Private Dialogue (PPD) Platform, which will bring stakeholders together regularly to track progress, resolve bottlenecks, and implement policy reforms.
The National Business Agenda marks a new era of collaboration and policy renewal in Ghana. By focusing on young people and women, it aims to unlock their potential and drive sustained economic growth.
