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Contribution: International Development Assistance Program

Ashesi University College

$9,800,000.00

Supporting the Green Economy of Ghana

FY 2021-22 · 2021-08-23

Summary
This project contributes to strengthening Ghana’s ability to respond to the economic and social impacts of climate change by supporting female and male small and medium-scale entrepreneurs to develop profitable and locally-appropriate solutions to mitigate or adapt to climate change. It also increases public awareness of the green economy, and helps to improve the policy environment to effectively contribute to Ghana’s transition to a safer, healthier, more equitable and more prosperous low-carbon, green economy. Project activities include: (1) providing proof of concept grants and business advisory services support to small and medium-scale enterprises through the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre’s (GCIC’s) business incubator; (2) delivering the Women Entrepreneurs’ Transformation Program to support women entrepreneurs to overcome gender-specific business-related challenges more effectively; (3) engaging on the green economy with entrepreneurs and stakeholders through various awareness-raising initiatives; and (4) advocating for a gender and climate-sensitive fiscal policy adapted to the green economy. The Project expects to directly benefit 240 small and medium-scale entrepreneurs (of whom 50% are women) and thousands of Ghanaian households indirectly.
Program
International Development Assistance Program
Location
Berekuso | Berekuso, GH
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Agreement End Date
2026-03-31
Agreement Number
7432076 P008970001
Agreement Start Date
2021-08-23
Agreement Title
Supporting the Green Economy of Ghana
Agreement Title (French)
Soutenir l'économie verte du Ghana
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$9,800,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This project contributes to strengthening Ghana’s ability to respond to the economic and social impacts of climate change by supporting female and male small and medium-scale entrepreneurs to develop profitable and locally-appropriate solutions to mitigate or adapt to climate change. It also increases public awareness of the green economy, and helps to improve the policy environment to effectively contribute to Ghana’s transition to a safer, healthier, more equitable and more prosperous low-carbon, green economy. Project activities include: (1) providing proof of concept grants and business advisory services support to small and medium-scale enterprises through the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre’s (GCIC’s) business incubator; (2) delivering the Women Entrepreneurs’ Transformation Program to support women entrepreneurs to overcome gender-specific business-related challenges more effectively; (3) engaging on the green economy with entrepreneurs and stakeholders through various awareness-raising initiatives; and (4) advocating for a gender and climate-sensitive fiscal policy adapted to the green economy. The Project expects to directly benefit 240 small and medium-scale entrepreneurs (of whom 50% are women) and thousands of Ghanaian households indirectly.
Description (French)
Ce projet contribue à renforcer la capacité du Ghana à répondre aux impacts économiques et sociaux des changements climatiques en aidant les petits et moyens entrepreneurs, femmes et hommes, à développer des solutions rentables et adaptées au contexte local pour atténuer les effets des changements climatiques ou s'y adapter. Il contribue également à sensibiliser le public à l'économie verte et à améliorer l'environnement politique afin de contribuer efficacement à la transition du Ghana vers une économie verte, à faible émission de carbone, plus sûre, plus saine, plus équitable et plus prospère. Les activités de ce projet comprennent : 1) fournir des subventions pour la validation de concepts et des services de conseil à des petites et moyennes entreprises par l'intermédiaire de la pépinière d'entreprises Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC); 2) mettre en œuvre le programme de transformation des femmes entrepreneurs pour aider les femmes entrepreneurs à surmonter plus efficacement les défis commerciaux spécifiques au genre; 3) mobiliser les entrepreneurs et les parties prenantes autour du sujet de l'économie verte par le biais de diverses initiatives de sensibilisation; 4) plaider pour une politique fiscale sensible au genre et au climat, adaptée à l'économie verte. Le projet vise à bénéficier directement 240 petits et moyens entrepreneurs (dont 50 % sont des femmes) et indirectement des milliers de foyers ghanéens.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) increased and more equal participation among male and female climate-smart entrepreneurs in managing and scaling-up profitable and sustainable green businesses; and (2) government policies in Ghana more purposefully and meaningfully respond to the obligations of both government and the private sector for climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Expected Results (French)
Les résultats escomptés de ce projet comprennent : 1) une participation accrue et plus égale des entrepreneurs hommes et femmes, intelligents face aux changements climatiques, à la gestion et à la mise à l'échelle d'entreprises vertes rentables et durables; 2) des politiques gouvernementales au Ghana répondant de manière plus ciblée et significative aux obligations du gouvernement et du secteur privé en matière d'adaptation et d'atténuation des effets des changements climatiques.
Organization Code
dfatd-maecd
Organization
Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
Program Name
International Development Assistance Program
Program Name (French)
Programme d'aide au développement international
Program Purpose
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.
Program Purpose (French)
L’objectif princial du programme d’aide au développement international du Ministère est de réduire la pauvreté pour les populations qui vivent dans les pays où Affaires mondiales Canada se livre au développement international.
Recipient City
Berekuso | Berekuso
Recipient Country
GH
Recipient Legal Name
Ashesi University College
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
064-2021-2022-Q2-012