Innovation Made in Ghana

 
Experts and managers from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and local business development agencies and business associations from NRW

10

KMU aus NRW

3

months of preparation

1

month of on-site practical experience

3

months of follow-up

Itinerary

Fit For Ghana

  • Virtual introductory course and coaching
  • Intercultural preparation
  • Introduction to Ghana as a business location
  • Honing of the participants' individual goals
  • Identification of possible business partners

Exposure & Networking

  • Individually planned stay
  • Establishment of professional networks and alliances with SMEs on the ground
  • Exchange and training programmes
  • Excursions, on-site visits, temporary placements, road shows, exhibitions, hackathons, etc.

Follow-Up Phase

  • Further development of the cooperation approaches
  • Regular coaching sessions and workshops

Lessons Learned

  • Joint final workshop after the follow-up phase
  • Assessment of the individual programme modules
  • Opportunities to continue and develop contacts and prospects for cooperation after participants return to Germany

  • Ghana's political stability makes it one of West Africa's attractive business locations

  • However, despite the great potential of the African markets, German direct investments in Africa are still negligible compared with other countries. SMEs in particular often lack the resources they need to prepare a market entry in Africa

  • The "Innovation Made in Ghana" programme offers representatives from SMEs in NRW the opportunity to come to Ghana to familiarise themselves with the local business sector and build strong networks.

  • Support new business opportunities and joint projects between NRW and Ghana

  • Promote sustainable economic development and the expansion of expertise on Africa among businesses in NRW

  • Expand the long-standing partnership between NRW and Ghana, assist in unlocking international markets and promote joint cooperation projects

  • Lay the foundation for a sustainable alumni network between NRW and Ghana

  • Experts, managers and decision-makers from SMEs

  • Local business development agencies and business associations that are professionally involved in shaping sustainable and innovation-oriented business development

Interested?

Get in touch with us!

  • +49 211 8689-139
  • ute.maas@giz.de

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