The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has urged stakeholders to place small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at the heart of Ghana’s efforts to build a more sustainable and environmentally friendly economy
According to the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the AGI, Tsonam Akpeloo, many SMEs are willing to adopt sustainable business practices but face challenges due to limited resources and technical capacity.
Speaking at the Sustainable Business and Green Finance Summit in Accra on Thursday, September 10, 2026, Mr Akpeloo said smaller businesses often lacked the financial strength to employ specialists or conduct detailed studies before investing in green technologies.
He therefore called for targeted technical assistance, training and financing to help SMEs take part effectively in the country’s green transition.
Mr Akpeloo said energy efficiency programmes and peer-learning initiatives could also help businesses develop the knowledge needed to improve their operations and reduce costs.
He stressed that the transition to sustainable business practices should not focus only on environmental protection but must also help local companies become more productive, competitive and capable of creating jobs.
He further called for closer cooperation between businesses, financial institutions, technical experts and government agencies to create practical opportunities for sustainable investment.
According to him, businesses taking part in matchmaking sessions must be clear about the kind of support they need. These could include access to technology, new buyers, joint ventures or financing for specific projects.
Mr Akpeloo said Ghana’s sustainability agenda would only succeed if all key stakeholders played their part. He noted that businesses must be ready to improve, financiers must support viable projects, technical partners must understand the needs of industry, while public institutions must provide clear and consistent policies.
