{"id":240625,"date":"2024-10-28T11:27:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T11:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/28\/govt-commits-to-eco-friendly-entrepreneurial-environment\/"},"modified":"2024-10-28T11:27:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T11:27:33","slug":"govt-commits-to-eco-friendly-entrepreneurial-environment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/28\/govt-commits-to-eco-friendly-entrepreneurial-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"Govt Commits To Eco-Friendly Entrepreneurial Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Ms. Suzuki Momoko presenting an award to a beneficiary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>THE CHIEF Director at the Ministry of Trade and Industry Patrick Yaw Nimo has reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment to fostering a viable eco-friendly environment to enhance entrepreneurship across the country.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the maiden edition of the Kaizen Award ceremony, Mr. Yaw Nimo highlighted that Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in economic growth and job creation, serving as the backbone of local communities.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the Ministry, through the Ghana Enterprises Agency, has launched several programmes designed to nurture and empower SMEs. These initiatives focus on providing access to finance, markets, capacity building, and technology adoption.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur goal is to create a short to long term policy framework that fosters a dynamic and vibrant real sector, significantly contributing to value addition, export diversification, and decent job creation,\u201d Mr.Yaw Nimo explained \u201cUltimately, we want to establish an ecosystem where every entrepreneur can thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also encouraged businesses to pursue sustainable growth by conducting critical performance self-assessments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s essential to reflect on past achievements and challenges while developing innovative solutions to meet future targets,\u201d he advised.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSetting new standards of quality and efficiency will not only benefit individual businesses but will also inspire competitors and enhance Ghana\u2019s reputation in the global marketplace\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the significance of the award, CEO of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Kosi Yankey-Ayeh said the National Kaizen Awards not only honour the remarkable achievements of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the nation but also a celebration of Kaizen\u2014a philosophy that has transformed workplaces and lives globally.<\/p>\n<p>She said that GEA\u2019s commitment to fostering innovation and incremental progress in all facets of life in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has introduced Kaizen principles to over 100 MSMEs across seven regions in Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>These initiatives she added are paving the way for a new wave of entrepreneurship focused on operational excellence and sustainable growth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday\u2019s awards are not just about excellence; they celebrate the relentless pursuit of progress, innovation, and the courage to embrace change,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>Chief Representative of JICAGhana, Suzuki Momoko recounted JICA\u2019s nearly two-decade commitment to supporting MSME development in Ghana, beginning with the 2006 introduction of the Kaizen approach to palm oil manufacturers in the Ashanti Region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThrough the implementation of Kaizen, the manufacturers improved both productivity and product quality, enabling them to export their palm oil to Germany. 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