The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MOTAI), in collaboration with the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) and a host of development and private sector partners, will commemorate the 2025 International Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day with a national celebration in Accra.

Held under the theme “Empowering MSMEs, Connecting Entrepreneurs for a Digital and Sustainable Future,” this year’s observance highlights the government’s renewed drive toward digital innovation, inclusive economic growth, and enhanced institutional support for MSMEs—widely recognised as the engine of Ghana’s economic transformation.

Speaking ahead of the event, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to creating a vibrant entrepreneurial landscape where Ghanaian MSMEs can grow, innovate, and compete globally.

“MSMEs are the backbone of our national transformation, and we are positioning Ghanaian MSMEs to not only thrive locally but to become active players in global supply chains,” the Minister stated.

“By embracing digital tools and platforms, our entrepreneurs can break traditional barriers, expand their market reach, and compete confidently on the international stage.”

She also called on development partners, financial institutions, and private sector leaders to support the government’s vision of building a resilient MSME ecosystem that delivers inclusive growth and sustainable prosperity.

Ms. Margaret Ansei, CEO of the Ghana Enterprises Agency, emphasised that the 2025 MSME Day will spotlight the crucial role MSMEs play in job creation, innovation, and national development.

She revealed that the celebration will aim to promote the adoption of digital tools by at least 70% of participating MSMEs and connect 200 enterprises to essential digital and mobile banking infrastructure.

“This year’s MSME Day is a call to action—empowering MSMEs through digital transformation and building long-term resilience,” she said.

Representing the United Nations in Ghana, Arianna Gasparri of UNCDF highlighted the importance of the day within the framework of the UN Joint Programme on Leveraging Digital Ecosystems for Increased MSME Productivity, funded by the European Union through the UN Joint SDG Fund.

“This initiative is about more than funding; it’s about building resilient systems and unlocking private sector investment in underserved markets,” Ms. Gasparri noted.

Angela Mensah Poku, Chief Enterprise Business Officer for MTN Ghana, commended the GEA for bringing stakeholders together in support of MSME growth.

“At MTN Ghana, we’re proud to support MSMEs with smart digital tools and MoMo solutions that help them do business smarter, faster, and better,” she said.

The 2025 MSME Day will bring together over 250 in-person participants from government, private sector, development partners, financial institutions, and academia, with more than 1,000 virtual attendees expected to join via livestream.

Activities on the day will include a high-level policy dialogue, MSME business clinics, a digital innovation showcase, capacity-building workshops, and a Made-in-Ghana exhibition to promote locally produced goods and services.

Entrepreneurs will also have the opportunity to share success stories and receive real-time support on business compliance, financing, and growth strategies.

The celebration reaffirms Ghana’s national commitment to fostering a resilient, digitally empowered MSME sector capable of driving the country’s sustainable development goals.