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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.

xvii The Komenda Sugar Factory

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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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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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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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


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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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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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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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


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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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


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%).


5,000 Trading measuring devices randomly inspected

3,178 Inspection of Cocoa weighing scales and fuel dispensing pumps. (63.6% of target achieved.


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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REMARKS

Economic interest of Consumers

promote public awareness Development and printing is scheduled to be in the third quarter of the year


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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REMARKS

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.


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.


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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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


Work is practically completed and handed-

over

Pavilion is at the roof

Stage

Construction of CEDECOM 2No. Staff Bungalow at Cape Coast


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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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


Trench excavation

has been completed

Project was about 95% completed

Construction of critical drainage structures (lot 2)


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


Works completed Back filling was yet to commence.

Reconstruction of Swedru Sport Stadium


External wall completed

2No.Washrooms completed

2No. Ticket booth completed.

Main works completed.

Children’s park is

complete and awaiting

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Inner perimeter fencing yet to start due to

the work to be done on turf

handing over

Rehabilitation of Duakwa town market


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


Pavement of walkways, car park yet to start. Storm drain completed

Phase II yet to start

Reconstruction of Market at Biriwa


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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INSTITUTION TARGET/


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


Main mausoleum building completed. Project was about 95% completed

Construction of critical drainage structures (lot 2)


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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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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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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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.


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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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;





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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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)


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.



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.


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.


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.



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


communities.



programmes.

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The regional offices carried out regular Industrial Surveys to compile data particularly on

agro-processing subsector.


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


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


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

http://www.ghanatrade.gov.gh/

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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.


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


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


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.



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)



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


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


communities.



programmes.



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)


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;





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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.



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.

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