Boost Africa Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab
15.06.2019
- 31.03.2024
The Innovation & Entrepreneurship Lab ("the Lab") by the African Development Bank (AfDB) is part of the Boost Africa initiative that aims at creating quality jobs and enhancing innovation on the African continent by supporting start-ups. The Lab strengthens the local entrepreneurial ecosystems necessary for start-ups to grow and become successful.
Decentralized Budget Support Ghana, Phase II
01.06.2019
- 31.12.2023
The decentralized budget support program supports the Government of Ghana's decentralization reforms. It helps enabling districts to better manage public finances and deliver services efficiently and effectively. It also aims at increasing the sustainability and reliability of financial resources available for local service delivery.
IMF Regional Technical Assistance Centers, Phase V
01.05.2019
- 30.11.2025
The International Monetary Fund’s Regional Technical Assistance Centers in Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and the Caucasus Region provide downstream implementation support in key macroeconomic policy areas thereby promoting inclusive growth and helping to advance on the Sustainable Development Goals.
National Pension Regulatory Authority, Phase II
01.02.2019
- 31.12.2022
The project supports the Government of Ghana in establishing a functioning supervisory authority for its three-tier pension sector.
Sustainable Recycling Industries Phase II
01.01.2019
- 31.12.2025
With the growth of the global economy and the digitalization of today's businesses and society, electrical and electronic equipment has become more affordable and in combination with short usage times of the devices Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE or e-waste) has become the fastest growing waste stream worldwide.
Public Financial Management Ghana, Reform Accounting
01.07.2018
- 31.12.2021
The PFM Reform Strategy Accounting Project supports the Government of Ghana in the implementation of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS). It integrates into an active World Bank project, closes gaps, and complements it to contribute to the implementation of a sound financial reporting and accounting practice.
Global Quality and Standards Programme (GQSP)
01.11.2017
- 30.11.2023
The Global Quality and Standards Programme (GQSP) implemented with UNIDO addresses challenges faced by exporters from developing countries, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) to meet and prove conformity with market entry requirements/standards, technical regulations and market requirements.
Government Debt and Risk Management Program, Phase II
01.08.2017
- 31.12.2023
This World Bank Treasury-implemented program aims to increase the capacity of Debt Management Offices in selected partner countries with regard to policy development and implementation of debt management plans, deepening of domestic debt markets, and putting in place sustainable debt management that adequately takes into account cost and risk.
Multi-Country Investment Climate Program
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2024
The Multi-Country Investment Climate Program (MCICP) supports investment climate reform advisory in a total of 20 SECO partner countries. It is implemented by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a globally recognized leader in this field.
Warehouse Receipts System in Ghana
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2023
Lack of access to finance is a key constraint for small and medium enterprises in Ghana to growth and job creation. The agricultural sector is underserved by financial institutions due to perceived risks and missing securities. Strengthening the Warehouse Receipts System will help to address this.
Domestic Revenue Mobilization Ghana, Phase III
01.05.2016
- 31.12.2023
The overall objective is to contribute to domestic revenue mobilization to enable Ghana to finance its development needs and reduce poverty. This will be achieved through support to national tax policy and administration reforms, building capacity for subnational revenue mobilization and strengthening revenue management of the extractive sector.
Ghana urban mobility and accessibility project
01.02.2016
- 31.12.2023
This project, which aims at improving urban mobility and accessibility in Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA), builds upon initiatives previously promoted by the World Bank (WB) and the Agence française de Développement (AFD). SECO support will strengthen the capacities of an array of selected beneficiaries in GAMA in issues as public transport planning and traffic management. Besides, a collaboration between EPFL and KNUST University in Ghana will be established so as to train students in the field of urban mobility and accessibility, thus further contributing to reinforcing the sector in Ghana. While most SECO's resources will be earmarked for institutional strengthening, targeted quick wins investments are also planned.
