Ministry of Trade and Industry 2014 Annual

MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY

2014 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT

JANUARY 2015

TABLE OF CONTENT

CONTENT PAGE

TABLE OF CONTENT………………………………………………………………………………………………i

LIST OF ACRONYMS………………………………………………………………………………………………ii

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY…………………………………………………………………………………………..v

INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………………………………1

VISION...... 1 MISSION...... 1 FUNCTIONS...... 2 POLICY OBJECTIVES OF THE MINISTRY…………………………………………………………………2

STRATEGIC DIRECTION…………………………………………………………………………………………3 STRUCTURE/ INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT………………………………………………………..3

AGENCIES UNDER THE MINISTRY...... 4 STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GSGDA AS ENSHRINED IN THE SMTDP…………6

PURPOSE OF THE M&E PLAN FOR 2014……………………………………………………………..21

PROCESSES INVOLVED AND DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED…………………………………21

UPDATE ON DISBURSEMENTS FROM FUNDING SOURCES……………….………………………21

UPDATE ON INDICATORS & TARGETS…………………………………………………………………..22

UPDATE ON CRITICAL DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY ISSUES…………………………………24 EVALUATIONS CONDUCTED; THEIR FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS……………26

CONCLUSION……………………………………………………………………………………………………..26

WAYFORWARD FOR 2015…………………………………………………………………………………….27

LIST OF ACRONYMS

AGI Association of Ghana Industries

ASCo Ayensu Starch Company Limited

BIT Bilateral Investment Treaty

BOG Bank of Ghana

CEDECOM Central Region Development Commission

CSIR Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

DFID Department for International Development

DICs Destination Inspection Companies

EDAIF Export Development and Agriculture Investment Fund

EPA Economic Partnership Agreement

EU European Union

FAGE Federation of Association of Ghanaian Exporters

FBOs Farmer Based Organization

FTA Free Trade Area

GEPA Ghana Export Promotion Authority

GIZ German International Development Cooperation

GIPC Ghana Investment Promotion Council

GRA Ghana Revenue Authority

GPSDF Ghana Private Sector Development Facility

GSGDA Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda

GSS Ghana Statistical Service

IGF Internally Generated Funds

ICT Information and Communication Technology

IFAD International Fund for Agricultural development

IFC International Finance Corporation

IIR Institute of Industrial Research

IPR Intellectual Property Rights

ISSP Industrial Sector Support Program

KIA Kotoka International Airport

MDA Ministries, Departments and Agencies

MMDA Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies

MoF Ministry of Finance

MOTI Ministry of Trade and Industry

MSE Micro and Small Enterprises

NEDP National Export Development Programme

NES National Export Strategy

NIPPC National Intellectual Property Policy Committee

NTE Non – Traditional Export

PPA Public Procurement Authority

PPP Public Private Partnership

PPRSD Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Division

PSDS II Private Sector Development Strategy II

PTIS Proactive Trade Information System

REP Rural Enterprises Programme

SME Small and Medium Scale Enterprises

SMTDP Sector Medium Term Development Plan

STI Science, Technology and Innovation

SGIP Swiss Ghana Intellectual Property Project

TRAQUE Trade Related Assistance and Quality Enabling Program

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TRQ Tariff Rate Quota

TSSP Trade Sector Support Programme

WTO World Trade Organization

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MOTI) is one of the Ministries of the Government of Ghana established under the 1992 Constitution and the Civil Service Law to develop and implement Government’s trade and industry policies and programmes. The Sector Medium Term Development Plan (SMTDP) 2014-2017 is being developed to enable the Ministry to situate its programmes and projects within the Ghana Shared Growth Development Agenda II (GSGDA II), 2014-2017. The GSGDA II has a number of thematic areas relating to the various sectors of the economy. The Sector Medium Term Development Plan focuses specifically on trade, industry and private sector issues within the GSGDA II.

VISION The Vision of the Ministry is to establish Ghana as a major manufacturing, value-added and commercial hub in West Africa by the year 2025.

MISSION The mission of the Ministry is to develop a vibrant, technology-driven, liberalized and competitive trade and industrial sector that significantly contributes to inclusive and sustainable economic growth and employment creation, particularly involving mass mobilization of rural communities and other vulnerable groups including women.

In order to realize this mission, the Ministry of Trade and Industry will develop and implement strategic trade, industry and private sector policies, programmes and interventions using well trained and highly motivated personnel to provide efficient, effective and quality services to the business and industrial community, especially private sector operators.

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Ministry are:

 To formulate and harmonize trade and industrial policies to ensure inter-sectoral collaboration in implementation

 To improve entrepreneurial skills and facilitate access to credit and markets

 To create an effective institutional support structure for improved productivity at the District level

 To develop standards and quality systems to meet production requirements for local and international markets, and

 To provide trade and industrial information to stakeholders

STRUCTURE/INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT

The structure of the Ministry is currently centered on the Industrial Sector Support Programme. It has fifteen Divisions/Units.

The Ministry’s business is undertaken by its Headquarters, Regional Offices, Overseas Offices and Agencies under it. It has 10 regional offices, 9 overseas trade missions: Geneva (Switzerland), Brussels (Belgium), London (UK), Washington (USA), Abuja (Nigeria), Pretoria (South Africa), Beijing (China), Ankara (Turkey) and Tokyo (Japan).

Agencies under the Ministry are: Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Ghana Standards Authority, National Board For Small Scale Industries, GRATIS Foundation, Ghana Free Zones Board, Ghana Trade Fair Company Ltd, Ghana National Procurement Agency, Export Development and Investment Fund and Ghana Heavy Equipment Limited.

PERFORMANCE OF THE MINISTRY IN 2014 (PROGRESS OF IMPLEMENTATION) The under-listed are some of the Ministry’s achievements: i. Consumer Protection Policy Cabinet approved a Consumer Protection Policy prepared by the Ministry in 2014 to create a policy space for increased consumer confidence and strengthen consumer position in the marketplace. The policy is also expected to address concerns and needs of consumers especially those of women, children and the physically challenged.

ii. Promotion of Made-In-Ghana Goods The Ministry has been promoting Made-In-Ghana Goods and Services through various initiatives such as the National Everyday Wear Programme and the Web- Based Product Gallery operating under the business name, Ghana Trade Portal Limited, which enables SMEs exhibit their products on the world wide web.

iii. Bilateral and Regional Trade Negotiations The Ministry engaged in bilateral trade arrangements and agreements with strategic countries, in order to take advantage of opportunities in their markets, foster business cooperation and technology transfer as well as encourage Foreign Direct Investments. iv. Export Promotion Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), the lead implementing agency of the National Export Strategy (NES) organized training programmes for producers and exporters on Export Fundamentals with the aim of improving their competitiveness.

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v. Technology Transfer, Research and Product Development GRATIS Foundation in collaboration with Plan Ghana, Korea International Cooperation Agency and Hyundai successfully completed infrastructural works at the GRATIS Centre at Koforidua in the Eastern Region at a cost of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00). The Centre provides practical training in modern automobile technology.

In the year under, 241 vulnerable men and women were trained in various food processing and other income generating skills.

GRATIS Foundation manufactured 824 agro-processing equipment to support the activities of SMEs. vi. Micro and Small Businesses The National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) provided Business Development Services (BDS) to a total of 21,797 entrepreneurs made up of 9,832 males and 11,965 females to enhance their operations and make them competitive.

256 clients of NBSSI were also assisted to formalize their businesses with the Registrar General’s Department and the Ghana Standards Authority.

The REP in collaboration with NBSSI and GRATIS Foundation carried out Business Development Services within Rural Communities at the district level in 2014.

Under the REP, 1,619 people were trained in the identification of self- employment opportunities and community based skills for start-ups. Training was also offered for 914 owners and operators of existing businesses in Management Development Skills to improve their business performance.

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CEDECOM supported ten (10) salt producers to rehabilitate their salt pans to boost the level of salt production in the Region. The Commission also supported 277 farmers in the Ekumfi District with a grant of GH¢1,000,000.00 to cultivate Organic Sugarloaf Pineapple for export.

A ten ton capacity per day fish storage and ice block making facility was installed at Anomabo and a storage container was also installed at Komenda to support the fishing communities.

The Commission constructed 16 Community-Based Health Planning Services (CHPS) compounds in various communities in the region as part of its social intervention programmes. viii. Regional Offices The regional offices carried out regular Industrial Surveys to compile data particularly on agro-processing subsector.

ix. The Export Trade, Agricultural and Industrial Development Fund (EDAIF)

In 2014, the EDAIF Board approved a total amount of GH¢358.10 million in favour of eighty-one (81) beneficiaries under the following three main accounts:

Credit Facility: A total amount of GH¢93.12 million was approved for twenty-one (21) companies. Some specific activities supported were the manufacture of pharmaceutical products under the government’s stimulus package, production of poultry and poultry products, footwear, cashew and oil palm processing among others.

Projects Account: - The following projects were supported with an amount of GH¢79.50 million;

i. Youth Development and Entrepreneurship ii. Irrigation Development,

iii. Shea Processing, iv. Large scale Production and processing of Mango, Melon and Rice.

Research, Development and Promotion: - A total amount of GH¢185,476,000 was approved as grants for fifty-four (54) beneficiaries under this account. Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Farmer Associations/cooperatives and private institutions were the main beneficiaries.

x. The Ministry submitted the finalized Sector Medium Term Development Plan (SMTDP) for 2014-2017 to NDPC. xi. Monitoring and Evaluation Plan was prepared by the Ministry to monitor its programmes and projects. xii. National Export Strategy The National Export Strategy was validated with stakeholders. A technical committee has started work on work-plans and budget for development of 9 selected priority products.

xvii The Komenda Sugar Factory A contract was signed with a firm to undertake the civil and engineering works as well as the establishment of irrigation scheme for high yield sugar cane plantation to ensure an effective implementation of the Komenda Sugar factory project.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE The GoG releases for 2014 (as at September) amounted to GH¢45,221,363.00 (GH¢15,335,563.70 for employee compensation, GH¢2,802,855.00 for use of goods and services and GH¢28,154,035.00 for assets). Actual expenditure out of the GoG releases comprises GH¢15,335,563.70 for employee compensation, GH¢433,189.00 for use of goods and services and for Non-Financial assets, an expenditure of GH¢9,539,062.50 was made out of a budget of GH¢24,346,788.

The budget for IGF for the year 2014 was GH¢62,536,972.00 but the actual expenditure out of the IGF was GH¢37,403,050.93.

The contribution from development partners were GH¢19,250,000.00 from the Italian fund, and GH¢848,725.00 from the EU.

Total receipts for the year amounted to GH¢20,185,660.61 whiles the total expenditure amounted to GH¢1,495,660.61.

CHALLENGES

Some of the challenges encountered during the year 2014 implementation period are as follows:

1. Inadequate funds from Government of Ghana and delays in the release of funds in respect of approved budget to implement key projects and programmes of the Ministry 2. The Public Procurement Act sometimes constrained the timely procurement and quality of goods and services (value for money) 3. Delay in the release of funds from collaborating DPs for specific projects or programmes (e.g. IFAD funds for the REP III) 4. The absence of a National Quality Policy to reflect current development in standards 5. Lack of proper organization of Farmer Based Organizations (FBO) to assist in acquisition of industrial raw-materials to feed our growing industries 6. Lack of collateral by SMEs to access funds from financial institutions 7. Full risk burden on Designated Financial Institutions (DFIs) for disbursement of funding facilities under the Export Trade Agricultural and Industrial Development Funds.

WAY FORWARD FOR 2015

Consumer Protection Policy In 2015, the accompanying Framework Law will be enacted to create the environment for the establishment of a public agency that will ensure effective consumer redress and enhance consumer welfare.

Promotion of Made-In-Ghana Goods The Ministry is developing a strategy to give further support to the initiatives in 2015 and also expand the scope to cover other strategic products such as rice and poultry. The five remaining regions would also be covered under the Web-Based Product Gallery initiative in 2015.

Competition Policy Competition policy aims at promoting fair competition to ensure that consumers are adequately protected from firms, whether large or small, which usually engage in collusion to prevent competition so as to exploit consumers. Government will continue to create an enabling environment through the implementation of the existing legislations and the Competition Policy and Law for enterprises to operate within.

Bilateral and Regional Trade Negotiations In the coming year (2015), Ghana will make significant progress in terms of deepening its relations with South Africa, Turkey and other countries including, Canada, USA, Burkina Faso, Botswana, South Korea, Guinea, Iran, Brazil and Japan with the aim of diversifying the country’s export markets.

The Ministry will continue to engage relevant MDAs with trade-related functions and neighboring countries for effective implementation of the ETLS, the ECOWAS CET and other ECOWAS Trade-related Protocols.

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The Ministry will also continue its efforts to advance Ghana’s interest within the ongoing negotiations in the World Trade Organization (WTO).

National Export Strategy (NES) Full implementation of the NES will commence in January 2015 to work towards the realization of the target of USD 3.31 billion from NTEs by the end of 2015.The focus will however be on 9 crops that have been identified under the strategy.

It is expected that the implementation of the strategy will help address some impediments in the non-traditional export sector which include limited products and export markets, inadequate technical and managerial skills and limited medium to long- term financing.

Export Promotion To improve the potential of non-traditional export sector in 2015, GEPA would design and implement tailor-made training programmes to address specific challenges of exporters. It will also pursue other trade promotion programmes to ensure that Ghana remains the preferred supplier of non-traditional export products, and a major investment destination within the ECOWAS sub-region.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION This programme covers issues such as production technology, transfer and adaption of technology and innovation, skills and entrepreneurship development and business development services (BDS).

Technology Transfer, Research and Product Development GRATIS Foundation in collaboration with Plan Ghana, Korea International Cooperation Agency and Hyundai successfully completed infrastructural works at the GRATIS Centre at Koforidua in the Eastern Region at a cost of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00). The Centre consists of a Computer Laboratory, a Library, a Science Laboratory and three

xiii fully furnished Lecture halls. The Centre is used to offer practical training in modern automobile technology.

In 2015, GRATIS as part of its skills development agenda will pursue the operationalization of the practical hands-on university to train the youth in employable skills for self-employment and fit into industry.

Micro and Small Businesses The Ministry initiated the SSDII programme in 2014 to operationalize the core strategies underpinning the industrialization programme of Government. The programme is being implemented by NBSSI on a pilot basis in 30 districts with 3 projects in each region. Business plans have been prepared for the 30 selected districts.

Implementation schedules for the 30 pilot projects have been prepared for roll-out in 2015. The Project Coordinating Unit of the NBSSI is consulting with the District Assemblies of the selected districts to mobilize resources.

The project would focus on value addition, employment and income generation, technology transfer and acquisition of modern technology for production. The projects are expected to enhance production capacity and competitiveness of the SME sector.

Support to Industry To meet one of the objectives of the Better Ghana Agenda of job creation for Ghanaians, Government will strictly monitor for compliance and the application of concessionary duty rates for raw materials and inputs for production. Consideration will also be given for review of the tariff regime with a view to reducing cost of production.

xiv common facility centres. The programme would help transform the economy to reduce retailing of imported goods and export of primary commodities; facilitate the construction of multi-purpose Industrial parks and special export oriented industrial infrastructure and make it available to business operators, especially SMEs at affordable rental charges. These facilities are expected to stimulate business development in the rural areas.

SME and Entrepreneurship Development This project is aimed at facilitating the participation of emerging and existing small businesses in mainstream economic activities.

Business Development Services - Rural Enterprises Programme (REP) The REP in collaboration with NBSSI and GRATIS Foundation carried out Business Development Services within Rural Communities at the district level in 2014.

In 2015, the Rural Enterprises Programme (REP) will complete work it started in 2014 with the aim of establishing 95 new Business Advisory Centres (BACs) to provide BDS to MSMEs at the district level. In addition, 30,400 rural poor people will be provided with skills training in community-based income generating activities, small business management and marketing. Again, 16,500 operators of rural micro and small enterprises will be given all year round business counseling services.

Central Regional Development The activities of Central Regional Development Commission (CEDECOM) are categorized into two as Economic and Social interventions. This is within the mission of the Commission of promoting sustainable economic development and ensuring the welfare of people in the Central Region.

In 2015, CEDECOM will continue its social and economic intervention programmes to facilitate the growth and development of the Central Region.

TRADE AND INDUSTRY PROMOTION This programme seeks to address issues relating to Regional and Foreign services in the area of Trade and Industry.

Regional Services The regional offices of the Ministry carried out regular/monthly monitoring of price trends of selected products for analysis to inform policy. The analysis focused on establishing trends in the price of specific commodities within and across the regions over a period of time. Causes of price variations were also identified and measures were put in place to solve them.

In 2015, the regional offices will be strengthened to enable them carry out more of these programmes to update the industrial register. The offices will also play a key role in the industrial survey and the implementation of the National Export Strategy.

Export Development and Agricultural Investment Fund (EDAIF) The EDAIF Act was reviewed to increase its resource envelop to support manufacturing, particularly agro-processing and start-ups. A total amount of about GHS154.7 million (GHS154, 710,947.11) was approved to support fifty-five (55) projects. Out of this amount, GHS69.5 million (GHS69, 541,084.59) was approved for eighteen (18) companies under the Export Credit and Projects Facility for manufacturing of various export products. These included pharmaceuticals, wood processing, food processing, domestic plastic wares, alcoholic beverages and pineapples.

GHS32.8 million (GHS32,824,432.15) of the amount was approved under the Agriculture and Agro-Processing Development and Credit Facility for fifteen (15) companies to boost the production and or processing of various agriculture products for both local and export markets.

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The remaining amount, GHS52.3 million (GHS52, 345,430.27) was approved for twenty- two (22) projects of MMDAs, trade associations and farmer based organizations under the Export Development and Promotion Facility.

In 2015, EDAIF will establish its presence in all the 10 regions to ensure that it supports businesses in all parts of the country.

Foreign Trade Services

To diversify market for the country’s exports particularly the Non-Traditional Exports (NTEs) and promote trade and investment, the Ministry in 2014, established four new trade offices in China, Turkey, South Africa and Japan.

The offices are expected to facilitate on-going bilateral trade and investment negotiations between Ghana and Turkey, South Africa and Japan. The China office was established to take advantage of its large market size.

In 2015, it is expected that these offices will help increase Ghana’s exports into those countries particularly the non-traditional exports.

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INTRODUCTION

The Ministry of Trade and Industry is the primary Government agency with the overall mandate for formulating, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating trade and industry policies in Ghana. This is being discharged within the context of the overall Government economic development plan set out in the Ghana Shared Growth Development Agenda II (GSGDA II), 2014-2017 which is a successor to the Ghana Shared Growth Development Agenda (GSGDA) 2010-2013.

The Ministry is implementing the Industrial Sector Support Programme (ISSP) which has been designed to holistically address the challenges of the industrial sector and respond to the complex and ever changing global environment. The ISSP provides a comprehensive framework for the operationalization of Ghana’s Industrial Policy with detailed programmes and projects. The National Export Strategy and The National Export Development Programme have been developed for implementation.

VISION The Ministry’s vision is to establish Ghana as a major manufacturing, value added, financial and commercial hub in West Africa by the year 2025.

MISSION The mission of the Ministry is to develop a vibrant, technology-driven, liberalised and competitive trade and industrial sector that significantly contributes to economic growth and employment creation, particularly involving mass mobilisation of rural communities and other vulnerable groups including women.

FUNCTIONS The Ministry’s functions include (as defined in the Civil Service Law) the following:

 To formulate and harmonize policies that will ensure inter-sectoral collaboration in the implementation of Trade and Industry policies both at national and global levels.

 To improve entrepreneurial skills, technological capability and accessibility to capital and markets.  To develop programmes and activities for institutional capacity building to meet the challenges of the global market.  To develop standards and quality systems to meet production requirements for local and international markets.  To facilitate the development and promotion of non-traditional export products.  To facilitate the development of the production base and expansion of cross- border trade  To collect, collate, process, store and disseminate timely and accurate information for stakeholders.  To facilitate the removal of institutional and legal bottlenecks.  To ensure that private sector development programmes are complementary and cover broad range of needs.  To encourage and facilitate the provision of public services to the private sector.  To promote the application of science, technology and innovation (STI) in industry and entrepreneurship.

POLICY OBJECTIVES OF THE MINISTRY The objectives of the Ministry are:

 To formulate and harmonize trade and industrial policies to ensure inter-sectoral collaboration in implementation;  To improve entrepreneurial skills and facilitate access to credit and markets;  To create an effective institutional support structure for improved productivity at the District level;  To facilitate the development of the production base and promote non-traditional exports;

 To develop standards and quality systems to meet production requirements for local and international markets; and  To provide trade and industrial information to stakeholders.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

In order to effectively perform the functions of the Ministry and achieve the objectives of the sector, the Ministry’s structure has been designed along the following Directorates:

 Policy Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation,  Research, Statistics, and Information Management,  Trade,  Industry,  Human Resource Management,  Finance and Administration,  Regional Offices

There are other offices at Akanu, Aflao, Kpedze (Volta Region), Sehwi Wharf, Elubo, Kwameseikrom (Western Region), Gonokrom, Sampa, Osei Kwamekrom (Brong-Ahafo Region) and Bawku (Upper East Region) which are mainly border posts. These constitute effective institutional support structure for improved service delivery for the private sector at the regional and district levels and facilitate trade.

The Ministry has nine overseas trade offices that gather market intelligence, import control information, quality requirements and handle investment promotion and resolution of trade disputes among others as follows:  London (UK)  Geneva (Switzerland)  Brussels (Belgium)  Washington (USA)

 Abuja (Nigeria)  Pretoria (South Africa)  Beijing (China)  Ankara (Turkey)  Tokyo (Japan)

AGENCIES UNDER THE MINISTRY I. Sub-vented Agencies  GRATIS Foundation,  National Board for Small Scale Industries  Ghana Export Promotion Authority,  Ghana Standards Authority,  Central Region Development Commission (CEDECOM). II. Public Boards and Corporations  Export Development and Investment Fund,  Ghana Free Zones Board,  Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited,  Ghana National Procurement Agency Limited,  Ghana Heavy Equipment Limited,  GIHOC Distilleries.

The Ministry also has oversight responsibility for the operations of some Special Projects namely; Ayensu Starch Company Limited, Volta Star Textiles Limited and Northern Star Tomato Company Limited.

SECTOR GOAL

The sector goal is to develop a vibrant, technology driven, competitive trade and industrial sector that significantly contribute to employment creation and economic growth towards achieving the MDGs and middle income status.

STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GSGDA AS ENSHRINED IN THE SMTDP

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MOTI To provide clear Increased competitiveness Work-plans for implementation developed and transparent of local producers in guidelines for the domestic and international (HEAD implementation of markets based on fair and Validation seminar on the development of QUARTERS) Government’s equal competition work-plan was held domestic and Consumer interests Tech. committee set up to work on detailed international trade agenda. promoted and protected Work-plans/Budget for development of 9 through fair price, better selected priority products To ensure a quality and a broader consistent and range of products for all Two (2) MDAs, namely; Ghana National Monitoring reports stable policy Ghanaian consumers. Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) and Timber indicated that container environment within Industry Development Division (TIDD) were throughput at Tema port which the private Enhanced industrial and connected to the eMDA (GCNet) platform. has increased by 34%. sector and agricultural production with increased The Ministry signed a contract with Nick TC- consumers can Scan and GSL to install non-intrusive cargo operate effectively employment and wealth for all Ghanaians scanners at selected entry and exit points to and with certainty reduce congestion and facilitate clearance Increased flows of domestic and foreign direct The implementation of the paperless FCVR investments clearance system was fine-tuned and the Ministry continued to monitor the process Facilitate support for and liaised with GCNet, Customs and the export market DICs to address challenges development of priority NTE products To adopt and implement framework for

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organizing fairs, exhibitions and missions, a consolidated list of fairs prepared and adopted by stakeholders-MOTI, GEPA/GCCI etc.

A concept paper is being developed for the establishment of a Ghana Trade Centre

1. To expand 1. Increased contribution A consulting firm was engaged by the The firm submitted productive of manufacturing to Ministry in 2014 to develop a comprehensive inception report and had employment in industrial sector growth Competition Policy for the country started working on the the and overall GDP growth draft report manufacturing 2. increased volume and National Intellectual Policy and Strategy sector value of manufactured completed and ready to be launched. The first phase of the 2. To expand exports Project came to an end in technological 3. improved performance Cabinet approved Trade Mark Act and has June 2013 as a result of capacity in the of domestic firms and been passed by Parliament. The Trade which two laws: manufacturing SMEs in the Mark Act has thus been amended. i. Lay-out of Integrated sector manufacturing sector Circuits and Topographies 4. increased flows of Cabinet approved the Plant Breeders Bill and ii. Protection against domestic and foreign it is before Parliament unfair competition were direct investment into not reviewed under the the manufacturing project. Contract has sector been awarded the 2 laws to be amended

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5. Increased employment The Web Based Product Gallery has been As at the end of in the manufacturing incorporated and a Board has been set up to September 2014, over sector oversee the operations of the WBPG 5000 products from 700 6. improved spatial enterprises in five regions distribution of (Upper East, Upper West, manufacturing Northern, Brong Ahafo 7. increased sector and the Central Regions) competitiveness relative had been displayed on to other countries the website

MOTI 1. Availability and 1. Increased contribution The Ministry in collaboration with MOFA Extensive work has been (HEAD supply of Local of manufacturing to identified soya-beans, cotton, oil-palm and conducted on the QUARTERS) Agricultural Raw industrial sector growth cassava to be cultivated on large scale to production of cotton and Materials and and overall GDP growth serve as industrial raw materials oil-palm Inputs Improved Increased contribution of The Ministry in collaboration with the 2. Availability and manufacturing to industrial Minerals Commission identified Limestone, supply of non- sector growth and overall Iron Ore, Kaolin, dolomite and clay to be agricultural raw GDP growth exploited to serve as raw materials for materials and industries inputs Improved Corporate Social Policy framework within A draft Cabinet Memo on Corporate Social Awaiting approval from Responsibility which government and Responsibility prepared and forwarded to Cabinet promoted industry would improve the cabinet for approval health, safety and well- being of the people drafted.

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To ensure quality TRAQUE Programme The NBSSI,GEPA and GSA benefited from a standard for implemented Grant component for Food Safety Quality industry Management, Aflatoxin contaminants, IRCA Certification, CA services and ISO 14000 Environment System Projects

Training programs were organized for MOTI and Agency staffs To protect Policy and Framework Law The Ministry in collaboration with an Cabinet Memo has been consumers’ on Consumer Protection identified resource person of the Consumer approved by Parliament economic interests Developed and Enacted Protection Policy conducted initial processes and enhance their to commence the drafting of the Frame welfare through the A Framework Law drafted work law control of unfair trade practices Cabinet Memo on consumer protection Policy was submitted to Cabinet for approval

MOTI To establish a new New sugar factory A contract was signed with a firm to In August 2014 a sod- (HEAD Sugar Factory to established at Komenda undertake the civil and engineering works as cutting was performed by QUARTERS) produce sugar for well as the establishment of irrigation His Excellency the local consumption. scheme for high yield sugar cane plantation President to kick-start to ensure an effective implementation of the construction of the To create Komenda Sugar factory project. factory complex at employment Komenda. particularly for the Construction of factory complex has begun.

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youth to improve The Ministry will also rural incomes and through public private livelihoods. partnership (PPP) arrangements establish another sugar factory with irrigation facilities in Savelugu in the Northern Region. To take full Effectively participated in Ghana participated in the 9th WTO This was mandated to advantage of WTO negotiations and Ministerial the establishment of Ghana- work towards the benefit of the related fora Turkey Joint Trade and Economic achievement of USD Multilateral trading Committee (JTEC) 3billion worth of trade system between the two countries in five years

To ensure Bilateral economic Renewed bilateral trade arrangements with favourable external cooperation agreements South Africa by reviving a number of market for exports for trade and investment Memoranda of Understanding (MoU). effectively implemented

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MOTI To develop the 1. Reduced impediments, Organized a Validation workshop on the The inception phase (HEAD potential of the uncertainties, risks and NES. activities towards full QUARTERS) non-traditional costs in production and implementation of the export (NTE) sector conducting export A Technical committee is working on strategy included: to enable it make business. detailed Work-plans/Budget for sensitization of focal maximum 2. Enhanced export value development of 9 selected priority products, persons of the contribution to GDP chain infrastructure and namely: pineapple, mango chillie/pepper, implementing agencies, growth and support service delivery. shea, Yams, cashew, palm oil, garments, establishment of Project national 3. An established capacity fish and Management and development to in GEPC with a counterpart Services Coordinating Unit consolidate and at District level (PCMU), preparation of enhance Ghana’s 4. Strengthened and work-plans, and a middle-income expanded institutional monitoring and status, create capacity for export- evaluation matrix. formal decent job oriented human capital and opportunities and resource development ensure high standards of living for the people.

NATIONAL To establish MSE access to credit GHC 365,400 disbursed for 60 BOARD FOR revolving loan improved entrepreneurs. SMALL SCALE scheme for SMEs INDUSTRIES Provide BDS to Activities of SMEs Materials for building capacity of BACs and 45,000 potential Enhanced for Service Providers developed, published and and practicing Competitiveness circulated under the REP Programme entrepreneurs

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Implement Ghana - Activities of SMEs Land for Accra has been secured at Kanda. India Business Enhanced for Land is still being searched for at Kumasi Incubator for Agro- Competitiveness and Tamale processing To build the Identify and sensitize 1,332 tailor-made businesses improvement capacity of MSEs in 1,240 MSEs producing programmes organized for 24,229 MSEs the export sector. potentially exportable (9,842 males and 14,387 females) products on the To increase the Project/EDAIF Materials for building capacity of BACs and competitiveness of Service Providers developed, published and MSEs Assist SMEs to circulated under the REP Programme Assess institutional credit To promote the 191 MSEs (63 males and 128 females have growth of MSEs Facilitate the development accessed Institutional credit producing of 3 exportable products exportable products Manuals on smock, kente, cane and rattan Build Capacity on food were developed and distributed safety for MSEs, Business Advisors and BDS 135 staff of NBSSI, 12 BDS Providers and 50 Providers MSEs trained on Food Safety, Standards and Quality Management Improve Export 340 export consignments 1,139 Export certificates were issued. Output depends on Competitiveness inspected to improve their (71.2% of target achieved) request from Exporters. competitiveness GHANA Improve Export 2,800 certificates issued to Total of 1,796 Certificates issued to Output depends on STANDARDS Competitiveness exporters to improve Exporters (64.14 % of target achieved) request received from AUTHORITY competitiveness exporters.

INSTITUTION TARGET/ EXPECTED OUTPUT ACTUAL RESULTS CHALLENGES/ OBJECTIVES REMARKS

Improving Export 420 Fish Establishments 292 Fish Establishments and Frozen Vessels Five of the fish Competitiveness and frozen vessels were inspected. (69.52% of target establishments have not inspected achieved) been operating. The turnaround time for the frozen vessels has however improved Improving Export 2 ECOWAS Standards No standards harmonized Six (6) Standards were Competitiveness Harmonized to improve prioritized for 2014 and a export competitiveness work plan developed. 4 Agricultural products have been balloted on. Final Draft harmonized Standards developed for five (5) food products Improving Private 650 Locally Manufactured 485 Locally Manufactured Products Certified 146 of the products Sector Products certified to (74.6% of target achieved). certified were from SMEs Competitiveness promote improve Private Domestically and Sector Competitiveness Globally domestically and globally. Improving Private 210 Factory inspections conducted (63% of Regional Distribution of Sector Target achieved) inspections conducted: Competitiveness Greater Accra Region – Domestically and 140 Globally Western Region – 47 Ashanti Region - 19 Eastern Region – 4

INSTITUTION TARGET/ EXPECTED OUTPUT ACTUAL RESULTS CHALLENGES/ OBJECTIVES REMARKS

Improving Private 27 Training for industry 30 Training Programmes organized Organized ISO/IEC 17025 Sector Organized to build the (Achievement is 111.11%). Target exceeded Sensitization training for Competitiveness capacity of industry by 11.11%) Staff of GWCL at Kumasi. Domestically and Globally Collaborated with UNIDO on Internal Auditor Training based on ISO/IEC 17025. GHANA Ensuring the 11,000 Measuring and 5,618 Weighing and Measuring devices STANDARDS Health, Safety and weighing devices calibrated. (51.1 % of target was achieved). AUTHORITY Economic interest calibrated to promote of Consumers industrial development In addition Pattern Approval was granted to 3 Energy Meters Ensuring the 56,040 Weighing and 60,020 devices were verified (Target Health, Safety and Measuring devices used exceeded by 7.10%). Economic interest for trading purposes of Consumers inspected and verified to ensure consumer safety Ensuring the 5,000 Trading measuring 3,178 Inspection of Cocoa weighing scales Health, Safety and devices randomly and fuel dispensing pumps. (63.6% of Economic interest inspected target achieved. of Consumers Ensuring the 114,050 Imported High 70,369 High Risk Goods inspected (61.7% Inspections were Health, Safety and Risk Goods inspected to of target was achieved) conducted at the entry Economic interest ensure consumer safety points. of Consumers Ensuring the Public Awareness No promotional material was designed and There were enough Health, Safety and Programmes organized to produced copies of materials.

INSTITUTION TARGET/ EXPECTED OUTPUT ACTUAL RESULTS CHALLENGES/ OBJECTIVES REMARKS

Economic interest promote public awareness Development and printing of Consumers is scheduled to be in the third quarter of the year Ensuring the 24,062 Product and 20,178 Samples analyzed (83.86% of Samples received for Health, Safety and Forensic samples tested target achieved) analysis from the Law Economic interest and analyzed to ascertain enforcement Agencies of Consumers their conformance to reduced. As a result, applicable standards quality evaluation of Pharmaceuticals and cosmetic products increased. Performance in the Quarter was however encouraging Promoting the 10 Standards Promoted No standards promoted application of Science, Technology and Innovation in all sectors of the economy GHANA Identification of relevant standard was not There was no newly STANDARDS Promoting the 55 Standards Developed to done published standard to AUTHORITY application of promote industry and select from. Science, public safety. Technology and 569 Ghana Standards were Published. Published the revised Innovation in all Catalogue of Ghana

INSTITUTION TARGET/ EXPECTED OUTPUT ACTUAL RESULTS CHALLENGES/ OBJECTIVES REMARKS

sectors of the Standards economy 30 Standards completed (54% of target was The Completed Standards achieved). were: Food Standard - 2; Electro-technical – 24 and Automobile 4: Additionally Country position on 31 Codex Standards were formulated and submitted to the Codex Secretariat in Rome.

83 Standards were gazetted Forty-seven (47) Promoting the Awareness of 2,200 Trade Standards were sent for application of related information Gazetting. 36 forwarded Science, disseminated in the previous earlier. Technology and 1,257 Standards were sold (Achievement is Awareness on Innovation in all 104.75%.Target exceeded by 4.75%) standardization is sectors of the ongoing to ensure economy compliance to relevant standards. 2,186 Disseminated (99.36% of target was Awareness on achieved). standardization is ongoing to ensure compliance to relevant

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standards. Promoting the 300 Staff trained in Service 929 Notifications were received (92.9% of They were purchased by application of related areas to build target was achieved). manufacturers, importers Science, capacity and exporters. Technology and 178 Staffs were trained. (59. 3% of target Innovation in all was achieved) sectors of the economy Technical and Technical Apprentices One hundred and eighty seven (187) income generating trained with the NVTI students enrolled. One hundred and forty training provided to syllabus annually in metal two (142) were trained in welding and youth and machining, Welding and fabrication and forty five (45) in metal vulnerable groups Fabrication machining. GRATIS To produce People trained in the use Two hundred and twenty nine (229) (41) are specializing in in FOUNDATION assorted equipment and maintenance of students enrolled and were trained to Mechanical Craft Practice, and spare parts in equipment purchased from acquire the NABTEX and the Technical sixty five (65) in Welding the agri/agro and GRATIS especially women Examination Unit (TEU) of the Ghana and Fabrication and one other sectors which and the vulnerable in Education Service certificates examination hundred and thirty three produces for both society (133) in Motor Vehicle local and West Technology in African markets preparation for the TEU examination 131 people were trained in the use and Low government maintenance of equipment purchased from participation in providing GRATIS funds for the project To Provide persons with 272 students had received training This brings to the fore training in Engineering Two hundred and fifty nine (259) engineers, the improved awareness Skills in: Machining, technicians and master crafts were trained in industry and

INSTITUTION TARGET/ EXPECTED OUTPUT ACTUAL RESULTS CHALLENGES/ OBJECTIVES REMARKS

Welding & Fabrication in various engineering skills engineering institutions of the quality of training available in GRATIS Cassava Processing: Gari Sixty nine (69) equipment for cassava and High Quality Cassava processing were manufactured and sold Flour Palm Fruit Processing: 45 equipment were produced for palm fruit To produce Palm Oil and Palm Kernel processing assorted equipment Sheanut and groundnut forty three (43) equipment were and spare parts in Processing manufactured and sold the agri/agro and Grain and Cereal twenty one (21) equipment were other sectors which processing manufactured and sold produces for both Sanitation and waste Twenty Eight (28) were manufactured and local and West management sold. African markets Health/ Hospital forty seven (47) have been manufactured and delivered To contribute to General equipment 2481 equipment were manufactured and the reduction of sold drudgery and enhance Repairs and Maintenance 2481 repair and maintenance works were carried out productivity in the Design and prototype An application for funds from EDIAF has Centres yet to be agri/agro sector equipment to reduce been submitted through to the Ministry of established drudgery and enhance Trade and Industry (MOTI) productivity in the agri/agro industry

INSTITUTION TARGET/ EXPECTED OUTPUT ACTUAL RESULTS CHALLENGES/ OBJECTIVES REMARKS

Sale of BAW Trucks Sale of 3 units of BAW 1 Unit of BAW Trucks sold and Tojoy Cars Trucks and 2 units of Tojoy Cars GHANA HEAVY Sale of Luigong Sale of 2 units Luigong 1 Unit of Luigong Earth-Moving Equipment Sold to Ayensu Starch EQUIPMENT Earth-Moving Earth-Moving Equipment, and 1 unit of concrete mixer sold Factory LIMITED Equipment, BEML 2 units of BEML Earth- Earth-Moving Moving Equipment and 8 Equipment and units of Concrete Mixers Concrete Mixers

Sale of Sale of 4 units of Zetor/3 9 units of Power Tillers sold Zetor/Dongfeng units of Ploughs and 9 Sale of Zetor/Dongfeng Tractors (8 units Tractors, Trailers units of Power Tillers sold) ploughs Harrows, Sale of Trailers (3 units sold) Power Tillers Sale of Ploughs (5 units sold) Sale of Harrows (2units sold) Sale of Corn Sheller(1unit sold Spare parts made Spare parts produced and Sale of various spare parts amounted to available to buyers sold GH¢61,953.0083 Support 2 fishing Fish storage facilities and Installation of storage containers and communities and 2 ponds established construction of offices, fence wall and gate fish farming has been completed at Anomabo. districts with Storage containers have been sent to site at industrial fish storage facilities Komenda and fish ponds Construction of office, fence wall and gate is ongoing.

INSTITUTION TARGET/ EXPECTED OUTPUT ACTUAL RESULTS CHALLENGES/ OBJECTIVES REMARKS

CENTRAL Establish one Piggery project established Work done is about 55% complete REGION piggery project at DEVELOPMENT Assin Andoe. COMMISSION

Convert old Improved educational Work done is about 85% complete Contractor delaying structures into infrastructure progress of work community nursing training school at Saltpond & Buduatta Completion of Improved educational Work is practically completed and handed- Pavilion is at the roof Swedru Senior High infrastructure over Stage School Assembly Hall/Library Construction of Improved educational Plastering, Ceiling and Tiling has been 100% Completion CEDECOM 2No. infrastructure completed Staff Bungalow at Cape Coast

Construction of a Improved local economic Police Station has been completed Work done is about 60% Community Police development complete. Training Centre at Abura Dunkwa Rehabilitate a Bridge Rehabilitated and Earth works and concrete works completed Construction of Police Bridge and 1km Culverts Constructed Roads and paving Work is about 65% Quarters yet to Construct 1km completed commence Culverts at

INSTITUTION TARGET/ EXPECTED OUTPUT ACTUAL RESULTS CHALLENGES/ OBJECTIVES REMARKS

Anomabo Complete Construction of Assembly Building has been roofed Frames fixed with An amount of construction of the Hall completed burglar GH¢373,693.61 has been Nyakrom Senior Proofing Work done is about 30% complete approved for additional works High School Assembly Hall CENTRAL Construction of 10 10 boreholes constructed. Drilling of boreholes completed. The Commission is yet to REGION boreholes in Yield of 4 boreholes on the lower side. decide on the DEVELOPMENT Ajumako Enyan Headmistress’ request to COMMISSION Essiam District. change it to a dormitory block Construction of Improved local economic Trench excavation Project was about 95% proposed Royal development has been completed completed Museum at Agona Swedru Construction of Improved local economic 2/0.9m pipe culvert at Kwanyako town Funds for the Project critical drainage development constructed. 100m of 0.9m u-drain on has been assigned to structures (lot 2) Mensakrom – Duakwa road constructed & cater for other Projects 1/0.9m pipe culvert constructed. determined Complete the Improved local economic Works completed Back filling was yet to construction of development commence. Children’s Library and Park at Kasoa Reconstruction of Improved local economic External wall completed Main works completed. Swedru Sport development 2No.Washrooms completed Children’s park is Stadium 2No. Ticket booth completed. complete and awaiting

INSTITUTION TARGET/ EXPECTED OUTPUT ACTUAL RESULTS CHALLENGES/ OBJECTIVES REMARKS

Inner perimeter fencing yet to start due to handing over the work to be done on turf Rehabilitation of Improved local economic Project has been completed Quality and satisfactory Duakwa town development • Phase (I) 100% work has been done market • Phase (II) 0% Phase II yet to commence Construction of Improved local economic Pavement of walkways, Phase II yet to start one Rest Stop at development car park yet to start. Eyisam Storm drain completed Reconstruction of Improved local economic Project was about 95% completed. Major Phase II Market at Biriwa development works have been completed. commenced Rehabilitate a Bridge Rehabilitated and Earth works and concrete works completed Painting was in progress. Bridge and 1km Culverts Constructed Roads and paving Work is about 65% Construct 1km completed Culverts at Anomabo Construct Modern Modern market at Ajumako Structures completed and roofed. Ground An amount of Market at Ajumako Bisease constructed floor and electrical works on-going. GH¢373,693.61 has Bisease been approved for 58% Completion additional works Complete the Improved access to health Various levels of completion ranging from Delay in the release of construction of 31 services 15% to 100% have been reached fund to complete the CHPS compounds Projects. in the MMDAs

INSTITUTION TARGET/ EXPECTED OUTPUT ACTUAL RESULTS CHALLENGES/ OBJECTIVES REMARKS

Expand One CHPS CHPS Compound Expanded Work is practically 100% completed Compound at awaiting taking-over by the Assembly Ekumfi Otuam into a Clinic facility

Construction of 10 10 boreholes constructed. Drilling of boreholes completed. Delay in the release of boreholes in Yield of 4 boreholes on the lower side. funds Ajumako Enyan Essiam District. Construction of Improved local economic Main mausoleum building completed. Project was about 95% proposed Royal development completed Museum at Agona Swedru Construction of Improved local economic 2/0.9m pipe culvert at Kwanyako town Paving of grounds yet to critical drainage development constructed. 100m of 0.9m u-drain on commence. structures (lot 2) Mensakrom-Duakwa road constructed & 1/0.9m pipe culvert constructed. Increase the supply Increased export An amount of GH¢598,771was approved Back filling was yet to base of export towards the production of pineapples and commence. products honey as well as promotion of textiles and Increase the raw furniture for export. material base for Increased raw material local agro- processing industries Agriculture and Export of supported An amount of GH₵93.12 million was Lack of proper Agro processing products improved approved for 21 companies under the organization of FBOs

INSTITUTION TARGET/ EXPECTED OUTPUT ACTUAL RESULTS CHALLENGES/ OBJECTIVES REMARKS

Industrial stimulus package. Development promoted To promote Enhanced Job creation and An amount of GH₵79.50 million was The sectors are: Entrepreneurship, availability of raw materials approved for projects under the Projects  Pharmaceuticals Youth development for industry Accounts Facility  Poultry and improve  Footwear production of Agric  Cashew Raw materials  Oil Palm Among others To promote the Production Agriculture raw A total of GH185,476,000 .00 million was Support was provided for: activities of FBOs, materials and other inputs approved as grants for Fifty-four(54) Youth Development and MDAs, improved beneficiaries Entrepreneurship, Cooperatives , Irrigation, Shea Private Institutions Processing and large and other sectors Scale manufacture of Mango, Melon and Rice EXPPORT Agriculture and Export of supported An amount of GH₵93.12 million was The sectors are: DEVELOPMENT Agro processing products improved approved for 21 companies under the  Pharmaceuticals AND Industrial stimulus package.  Poultry AGRICULTURE Development  Footwear INVESTMENT promoted  Cashew FUND  Oil Palm Among others To promote Enhanced Job creation and An amount of GH₵79.50 million was Support was provided for: Entrepreneurship,Y availability of raw materials approved for projects under the Projects Youth Development and outh development for industry Accounts Facility Entrepreneurship,Irrigatio and improve n,Shea Processing and

INSTITUTION TARGET/ EXPECTED OUTPUT ACTUAL RESULTS CHALLENGES/ OBJECTIVES REMARKS

production of Agric large Scale manufacture Raw materials of Mango, Melon and Rice To promote the Production Agriculture raw A total of GH185,476,000 .00 million was Supported institutions activities of FBOs, materials and other inputs approved as grants for Fifty-four(54) are: MDAs, improved beneficiaries FBOs, MDAs, Cooperatives , Cooperatives , Private Private Institutions Institutions were the and other sectors main beneficiaries

PURPOSE OF THE M&E PLAN FOR 2014

The purpose of the implementation of the M&E Plan for 2014 was to track the progress of implementation of the projects and activities outlined in the Sector Medium Term Plan. It was also to identify challenges encountered during implementation and to remedy the situation.

PROCESSES INVOLVED AND DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED

The Ministry adopted two processes for the collection of monitoring information. The first process was to collect and collate quarterly progress reports in respect of progress of implementation of projects and activities from the Ministry’s divisions and its agencies. The second process was to undertake field visits to inspect the progress of work on projects and activities.

During the year, MOTI organized annual and midyear review meetings for all its agencies and regional offices to evaluate its programmes.

There was no difficulty encountered in the process of collecting and collating quarterly progress reports from the Ministry’s divisions and its agencies. Submission of quarterly progress reports by the Divisions of the Ministry and its Agencies was within the stipulated time.

UPDATE ON DISBURSEMENTS FROM FUNDING SOURCES

2013 2014

Source Approved Actual receipts Actual Approved Actual receipts Actual budget expenditure budget expenditure

GOG 19,623,398.00 24,899,663.71 15,067,659.08 47,917,931.00 25,307,815.20 25,307,815.20

IGF 39,028,054.30 13,910,100.11 13,910,100.11 62,105,480.00 37,403,050.93 37,403,050.93

Donors 22,619,610.00 66,508,100.58 66,508,100.58 101,132,751.00 9,820,354.90 247,430.40

TOTAL 81,271,062.30 105,317,864.40 95,485,859.77 211,156,162.00 72,531,221.03 62,958,296.53

UPDATE ON INDICATORS & TARGETS

Indicator 2013 Baseline Indicator Status in 2015 Target 2016 Target Institution 2014 responsible to provide data 1. Ease of doing business 67 out of 125 70 out of 189 58 out of 183 55 out of 183 MOTI rank

2. Business Competitiveness 114 out 144 114 out of 144 97 out 144 92 out of 144 countries MOTI Index countries

3. The number of days to 225 days 95 days 90 days 85 days MOTI resolve commercial disputes

4. Private fixed investment 25.0% 57% 85% MOTI (as % gross domestic fixed investment)

5. Domestic credit to the 15.2% 18% 22% 25% MOTI private sector as a ratio of GDP GH₵ 11,478 million

6. Percentage change in 3.04% 3.20% 7.5% 11.25% MOTI Non-Traditional Exports, US$2,436.20 US$2.514 billion (Value in Millions US$)

7. Total Merchandise Export US$13,751.92m US$ 13,216m US$18,000m US$19,500m MOTI

8. Number of firms signed on 27 75 90 135

Indicator 2013 Baseline Indicator Status in 2015 Target 2016 Target Institution 2014 responsible to provide data to the UN Global Compact

9. Share of private sector 79.89% 85% 88% MOTI credit to MSMEs by Deposit Money Banks GH₵ 9,169.28m (DMBs) (% share of total MSMEs to a total amount of GH₵11,

478.07m)

10. Share of MSME products US$9,799.80m 30% 35% 40% MOTI in total manufacturing (39% of GDP) outputs

11. Share and value of MSME 97% 96% 96% MOTI products in total Non- traditional exports US$2,533.64m

12. Change in number of non- 140 countries 138 countries 143 countries 145 countries MOTI traditional export destinations

13. Share of Non-Traditional MOTI Exports by destination category 31.55% 38.03% 39% 42%  EUROPEAN UNION (EU)

 ECOWAS 34.83% 30.22% 37% 38%

Indicator 2013 Baseline Indicator Status in 2015 Target 2016 Target Institution 2014 responsible to provide data  OTHER AFRICAN 3.46% COUNTRIES 3.36% 5% 6%

 OTHER DEVELOPED 10.62% 7.35% COUNTRIES 12% 13%

 OTHER COUNTRIES 19.54% 21.05% 23% 25%

15.Percentage of Non- 17.71% 19.02% 20% 22% MOTI Traditional Exports to total Exports

16.Percentage change in Non- 3.05% 3.20% 7.5% 11.25% MOTI Traditional Exports, (Value in Millions US$) US$2.436 billion US$2.514 billion

17.Industrial Sector Performance:

a. Manufacturing value added share in GDP 5.8% 10% 20% MOTI

b. Share of manufacturing 7% 17% in total export

c. Composite Index of N/A N/A N/A Competitive Industrial Performance

N/A = Not Available

UPDATE ON CRITICAL DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY ISSUES Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy The Ministry in collaboration with other stakeholders submitted Revised Draft Bill, Draft Regulations on layout designs of integrated circuits and Trade Secrets have also been submitted. Proposal for the second phase of the IPR project was received from the Swiss Mission.

Consumer Protection Policy Cabinet approved a Consumer Protection Policy prepared by the Ministry in 2014 to create a policy space for increased consumer confidence and strengthen consumer position in the marketplace. The policy is also expected to address concerns and needs of consumers especially those of women, children and the physically challenged.

Competition Bill A draft Competition Bill is developed by the Ministry. An inception report was submitted to the Legal Unit of the Ministry for review and comments.

Development of Sector Medium Term Development Plan The Sector Medium Term Development Plan (SMTDP) for 2014-2017 was finalized and submitted to NDPC. The document would be published and implemented by the Ministry and its agencies.

Monitoring of projects being implemented by the Ministry

A Draft Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (2014-2017) to monitor the Sector Medium Term Development Plan was developed by the Ministry and submitted to NDPC for their comments. Monitoring reports were prepared for activities undertaken under the various programmes and projects by MOTI. Annual and mid-year review meetings were organized during the year to take stock the programmes and projects implemented by the Ministry.

National Export Strategy (NES) Validation seminar was held. A technical committee is working on detailed work-plans and budget for development of 9 selected priority products (pineapple, mango chilly/pepper, shea, yams, cashew, palm oil, garments, fish and services).

Revised EDAIF ACT Export Trade, Agricultural and Industrial Development Fund (EDAIF) In 2014, the EDAIF Board approved a total amount of GH¢358.10 million in favour of eighty-one (81) beneficiaries under the following three main accounts:

Projects Account: The following projects were supported with an amount of GH¢79.50 million;

i. Youth Development and Entrepreneurship ii. Irrigation Development, iii. Shea Processing, iv. Large scale Production and processing of Mango, Melon and Rice.

Research, Development and Promotion: A total amount of GH¢185,476,000 was approved as grants for fifty-four (54) beneficiaries under this account. Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Farmer Associations/cooperatives and private institutions were the main beneficiaries.

Review of GCNet Operations No MDAs were connected to the eMDA portal during the period under review. The Ministry held discussions with GCNet on the migration of MOTI’s exemptions onto the eMDA portal of the GCMS/GCNet system.

The implementation of the paperless FCVR clearance system was fine-tuned and the Ministry continued to monitor the process and liaised with GCNet, Customs and the DICs to address challenges.

Changes were made to the IDF to allow for limited amendment and generation of IDF for the processing of pre-arrival documents.

Establishment of Sugar Plant at Komenda A firm has been engaged to construct the Sugar Factory. In August 2014 a sod-cutting was performed by His Excellency the President to kick-start construction of the factory complex at Komenda.

Promotion of Made-in-Ghana Goods The Ministry has been promoting Made-In-Ghana Goods and Services through various initiatives such as the National Everyday Wear Programme and the Web-Based Product Gallery operating under the business name, Ghana Trade Portal Limited, which enables SMEs exhibit their products on the world wide web. As at the end of September 2014, over 5000 products from 700 enterprises in five regions (Upper East, Upper West, Northern, Brong Ahafo and the Central Regions) had been displayed on the website.

Export Promotion Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), the lead implementing agency of the National Export Strategy (NES) organized training programmes for producers and exporters on Export Fundamentals with the aim of improving their competitiveness. In total, the beneficiaries were estimated to be 320. The Authority also responded to over 1,000 inquiries made by exporters and farmers

Trade Bulletin

Work on Bulletins on Ghana’s International Trade Statistics covering the period of 2010 to 2012 has been completed and is under way to be published.

Establishment of Export Processing Zone in Sekondi The Lands Commission (Sekondi-Takoradi) was commissioned to resurvey the Sekondi EPZ to enable the Board determine the actual size of the area. This exercise was also to help identify the boundaries of the various traditional chiefs whose land falls within the Sekondi EPZ. The Export Processing Zone aims at attracting export oriented investments to generate foreign exchange, create employment and improve livelihoods. 33

Bilateral and Regional Trade Negotiations The Ministry engaged in bilateral trade arrangements and agreements with strategic countries, in order to take advantage of opportunities in their markets, foster business cooperation and technology transfer as well as encourage Foreign Direct Investments. Key outcomes include: the establishment of Ghana-Turkey Joint Trade and Economic Committee (JTEC), mandated to work towards the achievement of USD 3billion worth of trade between the two countries in five years; renewed bilateral trade arrangements with South Africa by reviving a number of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU).

AGENCIES

The Ghana Free Zones Board The GFZB participated in the listening events” in respect of diaspora engagement in London and the USA from 30th July to 10th August, 2014. The Ghana Free Zones Board participated in the Africa Singapore Business Forum which was organised by International Enterprise (IE) Singapore at on August 27-28, 2014. A training seminar was organized in Kumasi for the Free Zones Enterprises located in the Northern, Brong-Ahafo and Ashanti regions.

A total number of 1,810 exemption applications valued GHC 1,000,299 were processed the Board.

The Lands Commission (Sekondi-Takoradi) were commissioned by GFZB to resurvey the Sekondi EPZ to enable the Board determine the actual size of the area.

The National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) Under the Small Scale District Industrialization Initiative (SSDII), 30 districts have been selected and identified. 30 business plans have been prepared by a consultant for the selected districts. NBSSI is awaiting support from EDAIF to facilitate full implementation of the SSDII.

To ensure the establishment of three (3) business incubators in Accra, Kumasi and Tamale, the NBSSI has secured Land for the Accra project in Kanda. Land is still being searched for at Kumasi and Tamale.

The Central Region Development Commission (CEDECOM) The activities of Central Regional Development Commission (CEDECOM) are categorized into two as Economic and Social interventions. This is within the mission of the Commission of promoting sustainable economic development and ensuring the welfare of people in the Central Region.

A 10 ton capacity per day fish storage and ice block making facility was installed at Anomabo and a storage container was also installed at Komenda to support the fishing communities.

The Commission constructed 16 Community-Based Health Planning Services (CHPS) compounds in various communities in the region as part of its social intervention programmes.

In 2015, CEDECOM will continue its social and economic intervention programmes to facilitate the growth and development of the Central Region.

The Ayensu Starch Company (ASCo) Limited On issues of evaluation of the operations and value Ayensu Starch Company, Inception report for the project has been submitted by Consultant. Guinness Ghana Limited has completed a study which was conducted to help improve the provision of raw materials An aggregated model has been implemented to assure constant supply of raw material.

Overhaul of the factory plant has been carried out successfully and the plant is currently in good working condition. However, for continuous production and high plant capacity utilization to meet set targets under the Supply Contract, the company should be adequately resourced to ensure the following:  Timely purchase of spare parts for replacement and stocking.  Replacement of broken down transformer.  Alternative source of water (preferably tapping from existing wells) to reduce over reliance on water from the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL).  Purchase of at least two waste water dump trucks to improve capacity to evacuate estimated 30,184.07 cubic meters of water on daily basis. Existing boom sprayer is woefully inadequate to serve this purpose.  Staff motivation

GRATIS Foundation For 2014 GRATIS estimated that the number of students who will receive training in preparation for National Vocational Technical Institute (NVTI) certificate examination will be two hundred and fifty five (255). As at the end of September 2014, One hundred and eighty seven (187) students had enrolled and were undergoing preparation for the examination. One hundred and forty two (142) were being trained in welding and fabrication and forty five (45) in metal machining.

During the period under review, two hundred and twenty nine (229) students were enrolled for the NABTEX and the Technical Examination Unit (TEU) of the Ghana Education Service certificates examination. Two hundred and seventy two (272) students had received training in engineering skills development. One hundred and twenty two (122) vulnerable men and women received training out of the planned five hundred (500).

In a bid to establish the GRATIS University College, the Foundation has assisted in the formation of a University Council, with Representatives from Ministry of Trade and Industry, AGI, Council for Technical and Vocational Training and Education (COTVET),

KNUST, Financial Institution, Educationist, Office of the President. NB: We are yet to receive the Rep. from the seat of government

In order to satisfy the needs of the manufacturing sector and industry operators, GRATIS manufactured and sold twenty one (21) Grain and Cereal processing equipment and Forty- three(43) Shea and Groundnut processing equipment, Eighty-two(82) Oil Palm processing equipment, Forty-seven (47) Health equipment and two thousand four hundred and eighty one (2481) general equipment.

To ensure significant improvement in the quality of machinery and equipment at the various regional centres, repair works were carried out on workshop equipment by the maintenance team at the GRATIS regional centres in Sunyani, Tamale, Bolgatanga and Wa.

Ghana Standards Authority In order to improve export competitiveness, GSA: i. Issued 1,796 Certificates to Exporters- Out of this amount 657 Health Certificates and 1,139 Export certificates were issued ii. Inspected 292 Fish Establishments and Frozen Vessels, 531 consignments made up of 340 fish and 191 fish and scrap consignments.

To ensure Improvement in Private Sector Competitiveness Domestically and Globally, the GSA successfully, i. Certified 485 Locally Manufactured Products. 146 of the products certified were from SMEs ii. Conducted 210 Factory inspections iii. Organized 30 Training Programmes to build the capacity of industry operators

To promote trade through effective competition Certified 1 Enterprise to the status of ISO 9001:2008.

The GSA has successfully inspected 70,369 High Risk Goods and verified 60,020 devices were to ensure consumer safety. As part of the public awareness sensitization programme, 3 Awareness creation activities were undertaken. The Authority successfully organized the ISO CEO’s Forum and the World Metrology Day during the period under review.

As part of its programme to ensure the Health, Safety and Economic interest of Consumers, GSA tested and analyzed 20,178 Forensic samples to ascertain their conformance to applicable standards Samples. 569 Ghana Standards Published and 2,186 Trade related information were Disseminated to promote awareness creation.

The Rural Enterprises Programme (REP) REP seeks to improve livelihoods in rural communities through support to micro and small- scale enterprises (MSEs) and start-ups. The Programme in collaboration with NBSSI and GRATIS Foundation carried out the under listed activities during the period under review.

i. Provided 18,847 Business development services to potential and existing rural micro and small enterprise operators ii. Strengthened 27 existing and operating RTFs iii. Developed the Capacity of 719 rural master craft persons and apprentices iv. Disbursed Matching Grant Funds (MGF) to 20 clients for purchase of equipment’s for agro related business including threshers, carting, shellers, harrows as well as equipment for carpentry, bee keeping, baking etc. v. Disbursed Rural Enterprise Development Fund (REDF) to 886 clients made up of 161male and 675 females have received support vi. Provided 33 MSE support institutions with various capacities building support

Ghana Export Promotion Authority 3 selected craft companies were assisted by the GEPA to participate in the ‘MIVA” Ivorian Craft Market Fair in Abidjan, La Cote d’Ivoire from 7th to 13th April 2014.

The GEPA facilitated training key personnel in some trade related regulatory institutions who are involved in the national pilot traceability system

25 stakeholders in the services sector were trained in International competitive bidding processes

19 manufacturing companies were assisted by the GEPA, in collaboration with the National ECOWAS Unit and the Approvals Committee under the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS), to successfully gain approval for a total of 38 products for participation in the scheme

Export related information was disseminated to a total of 464 members of export community during the half year. They were also introduced to Kompass and Food news.

A total of 625 members of the exporter community received advisory and referral services.

Raw non-traditional export data for 1st quarter of 2014 was processed, cleaned and statistical report generated, finalized and disseminated to stakeholders.

EVALUATIONS CONDUCTED; THEIR FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Evaluation was not undertaken in the sector during the period.

CONCLUSION

There are significant number of initiatives, programs and projects that are being pursued by the Ministry to improve the infrastructural, institutional, regulatory and incentive framework for a competitive private sector that is capable of creating wealth and employment.

The following are some of the Ministry’s achievements: Cabinet approved a Consumer Protection Policy prepared by the Ministry This is to address concerns and needs of consumers especially those of women, children and the physically challenged.

The Ministry has been promoting Made-In-Ghana Goods and Services through various initiatives.

There were bilateral trade arrangements and agreements with strategic countries, in order to take advantage of opportunities in their markets, foster business cooperation and technology transfer as well as encourage Foreign Direct Investments.

Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) led the implementation of the National Export Strategy (NES). Training programmes were organized for producers and exporters on Export Fundamentals to improving the competitiveness.

GRATIS Foundation in collaboration with Plan Ghana, Korea International Cooperation Agency and Hyundai completed infrastructural works at the GRATIS Centre at Koforidua in the Eastern Region. GRATIS also trained 241 vulnerable men and women in various food processing and other income generating skills and manufactured 824 agro-processing equipment to support the activities of SMEs.

The National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) provided Business Development Services (BDS) to a total of 21,797 entrepreneurs made up of 9,832 males and 11,965 females to enhance their operations and make them competitive.

256 clients of NBSSI were also assisted to formalize their businesses with the Registrar General’s Department and the Ghana Standards Authority.

The REP in collaboration with NBSSI and GRATIS Foundation carried out Business Development Services within Rural Communities at the district level in 2014.

CEDECOM supported ten (10) salt producers to rehabilitate their salt pans to boost the level of salt production in the Region. 277 farmers in the Ekumfi District were supported with a grant of GH¢1,000,000.00 to cultivate Organic Sugarloaf Pineapple for export.

A ten ton capacity per day fish storage and ice block making facility was installed at Anomabo and a storage container was also installed at Komenda to support the fishing communities.

The Commission constructed 16 Community-Based Health Planning Services (CHPS) compounds in various communities in the region as part of its social intervention programmes. 40

The regional offices carried out regular Industrial Surveys to compile data particularly on agro-processing subsector.

In 2014, the EDAIF Board approved a total amount of GH¢358.10 million in favour of eighty-one (81) beneficiaries under the following three main accounts.

The finalized Sector Medium Term Development Plan (SMTDP) for 2014-2017 was submitted to NDPC. And an M&E Plan was prepared by the Ministry to monitor its programmes and projects.

The National Export Strategy was validated with stakeholders. A technical committee started work on work-plans and budget for development of 9 selected priority products.

A contract was signed with a firm to undertake the civil and engineering works as well as the establishment of irrigation scheme for high yield sugar cane plantation for the Komenda Sugar factory project.

The major constraining factor is inadequate and untimely release of funds to support implementation of projects.

WAYFORWARD FOR 2015

TRADE DEVELOPMENT This programme seeks to create competitive advantage in diversified range of products with higher levels of value-addition and also ensuring Ghana’s global competitiveness in terms of cost, price, quality, design and logistics management. Key initiatives to be undertaken in 2015 under this are the following.

Domestic and International Trade Development and Promotion

In 2015, the accompanying Framework Law will be enacted to create the environment for the establishment of a public agency that will ensure effective consumer redress and enhance consumer welfare.

Promotion of Made-In-Ghana Goods The Ministry has been promoting Made-In-Ghana Goods and Services through various initiatives such as the National Everyday Wear Programme and the Web-Based Product Gallery (www.ghanatrade.gov.gh) operating under the business name, Ghana Trade Portal Limited, which enables SMEs exhibit their products on the world wide web. As at the end of September 2014, over 5000 products from 700 enterprises in five regions (Upper East, Upper West, Northern, Brong Ahafo and the Central Regions) had been displayed on the website.

The Ministry is developing a strategy to give further support to the initiatives in 2015 and also expand the scope to cover other strategic products such as rice and poultry. The five

42 remaining regions (Ashanti, Eastern, Western, Volta and Greater Accra) would also be covered under the Web-Based Product Gallery initiative in 2015.

A consulting firm was engaged by the Ministry in 2014 to develop a comprehensive Competition Policy for the country. As at the end of September 2014, the firm had submitted inception report and had started working on the draft report. It is expected that malpractices in trade would be checked with the completion and implementation of the competition policy and its accompanying law.

In 2015, Government will continue to create an enabling environment through the implementation of the existing legislations and the Competition Policy and Law for enterprises to operate within. Clear policies and legislations will be put in place as stated above to foster a competitive environment for business enterprises, thereby increasing efficiency in the economy to the benefit of both consumers and producers.

In the coming year (2015), Ghana will make significant progress in terms of deepening its relations with South Africa, Turkey and other countries including, Canada, USA, Burkina Faso, Botswana, South Korea, Guinea, Iran, Brazil and Japan with the aim of diversifying the country’s export markets.

With the expected coming into force of the ECOWAS-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) in January 2015, the Ministry initiated a process to engage an expert in March 2014 to conduct a study to assess the possible outcomes and impacts of the EPA and propose measures that could be used to address the negative impacts. It is expected that the expert will complete the assignment before commencement of the implementation of the EPA.

The Ministry will also continue its efforts to advance Ghana’s interest within the ongoing negotiations in the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Export Development and Promotion

National Export Strategy (NES) The objective of the National Export Strategy (NES) is to develop the potentials of the Non- Traditional Export (NTE) sector in order to achieve a strategic growth target of US$5.0 billion within five years of its implementation.

In 2014, the Ministry in collaboration with GEPA and other trade-related institutions pursued the inception phase activities towards full implementation of the strategy. These include sensitization of focal persons of the implementing agencies, establishment of Project Management and Coordinating Unit (PCMU), preparation of work-plans, and a monitoring and evaluation matrix.

Full implementation of the strategy will commence in January 2015 to work towards the realization of the target of USD 3.31 billion from NTEs by the end of 2015.The focus will however be on 9 product areas that have been identified under the NES.

To improve the potential of non-traditional export sector in 2015, GEPA would design and implement tailor-made training programmes to address specific challenges of exporters. It will also pursue other trade promotion programmes to ensure that Ghana remains the preferred supplier of non-traditional export products, and a major investment destination within the ECOWAS sub-region.

Business Development and Promotion This programme covers issues such as production technology, transfer and adaption of technology and innovation, skills and entrepreneurship development and business development services (BDS).

45 furnished Lecture halls. The Centre is used to offer practical training in modern automobile technology.

In a bid to fulfill its mandate of transferring technology to the youth, GRATIS Foundation in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service has successfully placed its centres on the Computer School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) for BECE graduates.

In 2014, 241 vulnerable men and women were trained in various food processing and other income generating skills. 120 men and women were trained in Occupational Safety Health and Environmental issues in food processing, whilst 65 Master craftsmen were trained in various engineering skills. 303 young men and women were trained under the 3- year GRATIS Technical Apprentice Training Programme.

GRATIS Foundation manufactured 824 agro-processing equipment to support the activities of SMEs. 8 new products for use in the agro processing sector were also successfully designed, manufactured and tested and are currently available for sale.

Micro and Small Businesses In 2014, the National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) provided Business Development Services (BDS) to a total of 21,797 entrepreneurs made up of 9,832 males and 11,965 females to enhance their operations and make them competitive. The services were provided through the Business Advisory Centres (BACs) of NBSSI located in 134 districts in the country.

NBSSI were also assisted 256 clients to formalize their businesses with the Registrar General’s Department and the Ghana Standards Authority. This would improve the beneficiary Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) access to credit for growth of their businesses which will lead to the creation of employment and wealth for the entrepreneurs and their employees.

Industrial Planning and Infrastructure Development This Project is aimed at promoting and facilitating Ghana’s industrialization through manufacturing and value addition as well as construction of industrial parks and common facility centres. The programme would help transform the economy to reduce retailing of imported goods and export of primary commodities; facilitate the construction of multi- purpose Industrial parks and special export oriented industrial infrastructure and make it available to business operators, especially SMEs at affordable rental charges. These facilities are expected to stimulate business development in the rural areas.

SME and Entrepreneurship Development This project is aimed at facilitating the participation of emerging and existing small businesses in mainstream economic activities.

Business Development Services-Rural Enterprises Programme (REP) The REP in collaboration with NBSSI and GRATIS Foundation carried out Business Development Services within Rural Communities at the district level in 2014.

They trained 1,619 people in the identification of self-employment opportunities and community based skills for start-ups. Training was also offered for 914 owners and operators of existing businesses in Management Development Skills to improve their business performance.

47 marketing. Again, 16,500 operators of rural micro and small enterprises will be given all year round business counseling services.

In 2014, CEDECOM supported ten (10) salt producers to rehabilitate their salt pans to boost the level of salt production in the Region. The Commission also supported 277 farmers in the Ekumfi District with a grant of GH¢1,000,000.00 to cultivate Organic Sugarloaf Pineapple for export. A 10 ton capacity per day fish storage and ice block making facility was installed at Anomabo and a storage container was also installed at Komenda to support the fishing communities.

The Commission constructed 16 Community-Based Health Planning Services (CHPS) compounds in various communities in the region as part of its social intervention programmes.

In 2015, CEDECOM will continue its social and economic intervention programmes to facilitate the growth and development of the Central Region.

TRADE AND INDUSTRY PROMOTION This programme seeks to address issues relating to Regional and Foreign services in the area of Trade and Industry.

Regional Services The regional offices of the Ministry carried out regular/monthly monitoring of price trends of selected products for analysis to inform policy. The analysis focused on establishing

48 trends in the price of specific commodities within and across the regions over a period of time. Causes of price variations were also identified and measures were put in place to solve them.

The regional offices also carried out regular Industrial Surveys to compile data particularly on agro-processing subsector. Information gathered was fed into the industrial register of the country. Additionally, the offices undertook promotional events to promote key programmes of the sector.

To increase the volume and value of non-traditional exports, especially in the handicraft sector, government will establish a craft village in Kpetoe, Volta Region to improve Kente production. Government will also refurbish and retool the Aburi and Bolgatanga craft villages.

Export Trade, Agricultural and Industrial Development Fund (EDAIF) In 2014, the EDAIF Board approved a total amount of GH¢358.10 million in favour of eighty-one (81) beneficiaries under the following three main accounts:

Projects Account: The following projects were supported with an amount of GH¢79.50 million;

i. Youth Development and Entrepreneurship ii. Irrigation Development, iii. Shea Processing, iv. Large scale Production and processing of Mango, Melon and Rice.

xiii. The Ministry finalized and submitted the Sector Medium Term Development Plan (SMTDP) for 2014-2017 to NDPC. xiv. Draft Monitoring and Evaluation Plan to monitor the Sector Medium Term Development Plan was prepared and submitted to NDPC for their comments.

In 2015, EDAIF will establish its presence in all the 10 regions to ensure that it supports businesses in all parts of the country.

Foreign Trade Services To diversify market for the country’s exports particularly the Non-Traditional Exports (NTEs) and promote trade and investment, the Ministry in 2014, established four new trade offices in China, Turkey, South Africa and Japan.

In 2015, it is expected that these offices will help increase Ghana’s exports into those countries particularly the non-traditional products.

STANDARDIZATION AND CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT This is part of the National Quality programme which seeks to address issues relating to standardization and conformity assessment.

Trade Related Assistance and Quality Enabling Programme (TRAQUE) The TRAQUE Programme has initiated a process to support the National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) by procuring testing and calibration equipment for standards and other regulatory institutions including Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) among others.

The process which is expected to complete in 2015 will supply equipment to support National Quality Infrastructure (NQI). Awareness campaign through workshops and roundtable discussions involving private/public sector institutions with focus on Conformity Assessment, Standards, Accreditation and Technical Regulation aimed at export improvement will be organized.

Metrology, Standards and Conformity Assessment Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) is responsible for the development of standards and implementation of measurements in the Oil and Gas Sector. It is therefore very crucial to develop the capacity of GSA to be able carry out its mandate and safeguard Ghana’s interest.

In 2015, GSA will commence the implementation of a project that will lead to the:  Development of National Measurement Standards for crude oil, refined products and natural gas;  Acquisition of Custody Transfer and Allocation Metering System to enable the authority to monitor the flow of oil and gas into loading vessel and ascertain the quantity thereof;  Development of a gas metering station at Atuabo in the Western Region; and  Establishment of a new Metrology Laboratory for the oil, gas and petro-chemical industry.

In order to safeguard the health, safety and economic interest of consumers, the Ministry through the Ghana Standards Authority inspected 51,420 imported high risk goods at the port of entry, conducted 392 market surveillance activities throughout the country and also tested 10,604 product samples

The Authority verified 54,045 fuel measuring instruments and accessories of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) as well as 3,669 scales of cocoa and cotton licensed buying companies and other scales used for trading purposes. The Authority issued 690 Export Certificates and 494 Health Certificates to cover products meant for export. It also certified 221 locally

51 manufactured products and one food safety management system to applicable standards. In addition, 677 medical equipment were calibrated to ensure accurate results for diagnosis of patients. 150 standards were also developed to guide industry and other stakeholders.

In order to improve competitiveness of industry domestically and globally in 2015, the Authority will issue 1,200 Health Certificates and 1,500 Export Certificates to cover export consignments. It will also certify 650 locally manufactured products and 6 management systems to relevant standards. The Authority will in addition issue accreditation to cover Metrology and testing laboratories to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 to ensure that reports issued are recognized and accepted globally.

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT This programme aims at promoting industrial growth through improvement in business environment and provision of infrastructure.

Small-Scale District Industrialization Initiative (SSDII) The Ministry initiated the SSDII programme in 2014 to operationalize the core strategies underpinning the industrialization programme of the Government. The Initiative is an attempt to deal with severe poverty and under-development through the promotion of accelerated economic growth and development in the rural communities. This will be achieved by facilitating the development of commercially viable, export oriented and import substitution business activities at the district level. The programme is being implemented by NBSSI on a pilot basis in 30 districts with 3 projects in each region. Business plans have been prepared for the selected districts.

Implementation schedules for the 30 pilot projects have been prepared for roll-out in 2015. The Project Coordinating Unit at the NBSSI is consulting with the District Assemblies of the selected districts to mobilize resources.

Irrigation Development Projects for Industry and Export Production The Export Trade, Agricultural and Industrial Development Fund (EDAIF) provided funding for the completion of the Kpong Left Bank Irrigation project which supplied water for 2,400 hectares farm lands in 2014.

Additional funding was provided for the training of 800 smallholder farmers in technical protocols of vegetable production for export in the Torgome area. The trained farmers and other farmers in selected communities around the Vakpo catchment area of the Volta region were supported to embark on commercial vegetable export production. Again, funding was provided for irrigation infrastructure to support rice farming.

Seven (7) other sites have been identified at Tanoso, Nasia/Ligba, Okyereko and Mprumen for the development of irrigation infrastructure in 2015 to support production of industrial raw materials and export products.

Cashew Initiative The cashew industry was supported to set up plantations and also expand the cashew processing industry to facilitate value addition for export. 12,700 small holder cashew farmers in Bole, Jaman and Wenchi districts benefited from the support to cultivate cashew for processing for export. Also, two cashew processing factories in Jaman and Techiman were supported to expand their production capacities.

The cashew industry is one of the priority areas earmarked for support in 2015. The support will cover both cultivation and processing of the product for export.

Komenda Sugar Factory A firm has been engaged to construct the sugar factory. Following sod-cutting, by His Excellency the President in August, 2014, construction of factory complex has began and currently ongoing.

The main activities for 2015 in respect of the new Komenda Sugar Factory will be the continuation of the construction of the factory and the setting up of sugar cane plantations to feed the factory.

The Ministry will also through public private partnership (PPP) arrangements establish another sugar factory with irrigation facilities in Savelugu in the Northern Region.

Stimulus Package The Ministry identified some strategic sectors for support to boost production for both local and export markets. These include pharmaceuticals, wood processing, poultry, agro- processing and textiles and garment. Two companies in the pharmaceutical sub-sector, sea freight pineapple exporters of Ghana (SPEG) and the rice sector received support in 2014.

The focus for support in 2015 will be the remaining pharmaceutical companies (3) and the poultry sub-sector.

Industrial Planning and Infrastructure Development

This Project is aimed at promoting and facilitating Ghana’s industrialization through manufacturing and value addition as well as construction of industrial parks and common facility centres. The programme would help transform the economy to reduce retailing of imported goods and export of primary commodities.

Lands to be used for Industrial Parks have been identified in the Northern, Western, Ashanti and Volta Regions. Some of the identified lands have already been secured.

In 2015, the Ministry will facilitate the acquisition of the remaining lands and commence their development into multi-purpose industrial parks.

Corporate Social Responsibility Policy The Ministry developed a draft Corporate Social Responsibility Policy to encourage corporate entities to enhance their contributions towards the development of communities

54 where they operate. The policy provides framework within which government and industry, through a collaborative effort will improve the health, safety and well-being of the people.

The policy will be submitted to cabinet for approval in 2015 after which other related activities will be carried out.