To transform Ghana’s agribusiness ecosystem credibility, the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana in collaboration with the Business Advisory Service Providers Association of Ghana (BASPAG), with support from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) through Feed the Future Ghana Trade and Investment have launched Business Development Service (BDS) application and the Ghana Business Directory for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises.
According to the CEO of the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana, Farmer Morrison the Directory will provide SMEs with enhanced opportunities for accessing credit facilities more easily and will facilitate partnerships with key stakeholders across the Agribusiness value chain.
“We have developed an Agribusiness Directory and a service provider network to improve the credibility, accessibility, and affordability of services for these businesses,” He elaborated.
He emphasized that the BDS application and the Ghana Business Directory will serve as a critical platform, helping to establish a credibility bureau within the SME sector.
He further noted the importance of implementing a robust verification system to ensure the legitimacy of applicants and the services they offer, including trade, financial advisory, and business development services.
Moreover, Morrison announced that the Chamber plans to establish the Ghana Agribusiness Club One-Hundred aims to assist Agribusinesses and SMEs in securing substantial loans from credit facilities.
Farmer Morrison underscored the Chamber’s commitment to ongoing partnerships with entities such as Ghana Trade and Investment, Feed the Future, USAID, and other collaborators.
He acknowledged the support received from these partners, which has been instrumental in their programs, particularly in the Northern region. There, they engaged with farmers through what they refer to as the Farmer Policy initiative, aimed at educating farmers on agricultural policies and practices.
