The German Development Cooperation, in partnership with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, has celebrated the significant achievements of the Sustainable Employment through Agribusiness (AgriBiz) Programme – one of Ghana’s most impactful private-sector development initiatives in recent years.
Since its launch in 2021, AgriBiz has supported more than 1,000 agribusinesses, created over 1,000 jobs, and strengthened the productivity and income levels of over 83,000 farmers and producers across the country.
At the closing ceremony in Accra, Deputy Head of Development Cooperation at the German Embassy, Daniel Böhme, praised the programme’s contribution to transforming Ghana’s agricultural value chain.
“AgriBiz has helped drive inclusive growth, expand job opportunities, and empower women at all levels of the value chain,” he said, adding that Germany remains committed to building on the partnerships and innovations established.
Chief Director at the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Noah Tumfo, highlighted the programme’s focus on practical enterprise support delivered through Business Resource Centres. Agribusinesses benefited from coaching on business planning, financial management, product development, standards, certification, and export readiness.
“These interventions directly enhanced productivity and improved market compliance for many firms,” Mr. Tumfo noted.
Beneficiaries also shared testimonials, including Augustina Asor Tufuor, CEO of Tropical Snacks, who said AgriBiz had transformed her entrepreneurial journey.
“I have been empowered — and I’m empowering others too,” she said.
Representing the European Union Delegation, Paulina Rozcka commended the joint efforts of the EU, German Development Cooperation, and the Government of Ghana, particularly in supporting agribusiness growth in north-western Ghana.
Held under the theme “Celebrating AgriBiz Impact and Partnerships”, the closing event brought together key stakeholders from the public sector, private industry, and civil society. The gathering highlighted the programme’s influence on innovation, women’s economic empowerment, and improved agricultural production.
About Sustainable Employment through Agribusiness (AgriBiz) Programme
The programme “Sustainable Employment through Agribusiness (AgriBiz) in Ghana” is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), co-financed by the European Union, and implemented jointly with the Ministry of Trade Agribusiness and Industry (MoTAI).
It operates on a nationwide scale from April 2021 unti December 2025 with a strong focus on the promotion of dynamic micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), formal or informal, as well as their Member Based Business Organizations (MBBOs) and business development service (BDS) providers.
The programme supports the increase in agricultural productivity of smallholder farmers in north-west Ghana towards ecological sustainability. Strengthening capacities of MSMEs, their associations and BDS providers in an inclusive approach enables the private sector to create productive employment in the agribusiness sector.
About GIZ Ghana
As a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and international education work, GIZ is dedicated to building a future worth living around the world. GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and the environment, and peace and security.
It workswith businesses, civil society actors, and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is our main commissioning party.
Currently, GIZ promotes sustainable development in Ghana via about 40 programmes and with a concentration on renewable energy and energy efficiency; Sustainable Economic projects.
Activities currently cover three priority areas: Climate and Energy, Just Transition, Development, Training and Employment, and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies, which lookS at good governance.
AgriBiz was implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
The programme is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and co-funded by the European Union.