The government, through the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry (MOTAI) and the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), will commemorate the 2025 International MSME Day with a national celebration in Accra.

The celebration to be held on the Theme, “Empowering MSMEs, Connecting Entrepreneurs for a Digital and Sustainable Future.” It will seek to promote the adoption of digital tools and technologies, targeting at least 70 per cent of participating MSMEs.

The event will also seek to connect 200 MSMEs with essential digital infrastructure and mobile banking services to enhance operational efficiency and access to finance.

In a press statement, Mrs Elizabeth Ofosu Agyare, Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, emphasised government’s renewed commitment to the sector by building an economy where every Ghanaian entrepreneur could grow, innovate, and compete on the global stage.

“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.

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

She called on development partners, private sector leaders, and financial institutions to rally behind the government’s vision, adding that “we can build a resilient enterprise ecosystem that drives inclusive growth and sustainable prosperity for all.”

Other activities for the day include a high-level policy dialogue, MSME Clinic, capacity-building initiatives, a digital innovation showcase, and a Made-in-Ghana exhibition.

Ms. Margaret Ansei, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Enterprises Agency, said the event would highlight the Government’s renewed push for digital transformation, inclusive economic growth, and strengthened institutional support for MSMEs as drivers of innovation, job creation, and resilience.

“This year’s celebration aims to highlight the vital role MSMEs play in driving inclusive and sustainable development, especially in job creation, wealth creation, and innovation,” she said.

Partners for the event include the United Nations in Ghana, represented by (UNCDF, UNCTAD, UNDP), the European Union, German Development Cooperation, MTN Ghana and MobileMoney LTD.

Madam Arianna Gasparri, Technical Specialist, UNCDF Ghana, said her organisation was proud to support this year’s MSME Day under the UN in Ghana Joint Programme on Leveraging Digital Ecosystems for Increased MSME Productivity, funded by the European Union through the UN Joint SDG Fund.

“This initiative goes beyond funding; it’s about building resilient systems that unlock private sector investment in underserved markets. This year’s MSME Day event is one of many critical platforms through which we harness digital opportunity to empower MSMEs and drive inclusive growth,” she said.

Madam Angela Opoku, The Chief Enterprise Business Officer for MTN Ghana, commended the GEA and its partners for the initiative to bring all players in the ecosystem together to deliberate on issues that will upscale MSMEs operations in Ghana.

She said MTN Ghana was committed to providing MSMEs with digital solutions that allowed them to connect to the rest of the world, operate more efficiently and gain access to digital finance services conveniently on MoMo.

“We look forward to connecting with all MSMEs to support them to do their business, Smarter, Faster and Better.”

The 2025 MSME Day will bring together over 250 stakeholders from government, development partners, the private sector, academia, and MSMEs, with a livestream audience expected to exceed 1,000 viewers both locally and internationally.

The event will also focus on inspiring success stories, promoting peer-to-peer learning, and tackling longstanding challenges confronting entrepreneurs.

A curated exhibition will feature innovative, high-quality “Made-in-Ghana” products and services to enhance visibility and market access for local businesses.