{
  "id": 16284485,
  "title": "AGI calls for SME growth to drive economic transformation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/agi-calls-for-sme-growth-to-drive-economic-transformation",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-24T05:26:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghana Business News",
    "slug": "ghana-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2026/10/24/agi-calls-for-sme-growth-to-drive-economic-transformation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has urged targeted support for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to expand, generate jobs and foster sustainable economic growth. AGI CEO Seth Twum-Akwaboah stated that while Ghana has seen macroeconomic improvements, more must be done to convert these gains into business growth, industrial expansion and job creation. At the AGI's 2026 Regional Annual General Meeting in Ho, Twum-Akwaboah emphasized the need for reliable markets and highlighted electricity costs, affordable financing and operational expenses as major competitive challenges. He also noted that the AGI is working with the government to identify businesses for expansion, determine necessary support, and help access markets. Volta Regional Minister James Gunu echoed the call for increased private sector collaboration to promote regional economic development, stressing the importance of an enabling business environment, infrastructure improvements, finance access, skills development, technology adoption, and market access for growth. AGI Eastern, Volta and Oti Regional Chairman Dela Gbeve highlighted the role of SMEs in employment creation, entrepreneurship, and improved livelihoods, urging support for innovation, financial management, technology, and sustainable practices.",
  "summary": "The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has called for targeted interventions to support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to expand their operations, create jobs and drive sustainable economic growth. The post AGI calls for SME growth to drive economic transformation appeared first on Ghana Business News .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}