Trade & Development

Executive Certificate in Export & Import (EXIM)

Executive Certificate in Export & Import (EXIM) PROGRAMME OVERVIEW International trade is the engine of economic growth. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a logistics professional, or a government trade officer, mastering export and import operations is your key to new markets and greater revenues. This accelerated programme is designed to give you practical, ready-to-apply skills in […]

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National AfCFTA Dialogue on Women, Youth & SMEs Protocol

Article 7 of the AfCFTA Protocol mandates the ‘Participation of Women and Youth in Trade Policy Formulation.’ and we put this into practice. The National AfCFTA Dialogue was organised by the National AfCFTA Coordination Office, the Ministry of Trade Agribusiness and Industry, and UNDP Ghana under the theme “Empowering Ghanaian Women and Youth-Led/Owned MSMEs for

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The two major bottlenecks tackled by the AfCFTA: tariff and non-tariff barriers.

By tackling two major bottlenecks; tariff and non-tariff barriers, Africa through the AfCFTA is paving the way for a truly integrated market. Cheaper trade, smoother borders, and shared standards mean more opportunities for businesses and communities across the continent. While progress is steady, let’s remember the scale: this is the largest trade agreement in the

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GHANA’S TRADE MISSION TO SOUTH AFRICA: 2025 REPORT AND 2026 ANNOUNCEMENT

  Accra, Ghana – ASSETS Africa has released the official post-mission report for the 2025 Ghana Trade Mission to South Africa, marking a watershed moment for Ghanaian enterprises seeking to expand across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Held from 29th November to 6th December, the mission successfully bridged Accra’s commercial dynamism with Johannesburg’s

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ASSETS EMBARKS ON INDUSTRIAL TOUR

  ASSETS Industrial Tour: Strengthening Trade & Industry Connections At ASSETS, we recognize the power of strategic partnerships in empowering African startups and SMEs in global trade. Our recent industrial tour took us to three key institutions driving standards, regulation, and innovation: ✅ Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) – Ensuring quality and compliance for international markets.

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Boosting Global Trade: WCO & WTO Join Forces

Boosting Global Trade: WCO & WTO Join Forces 🌍📦 The World Customs Organization – Organisation Mondiale des Douanes and World Trade Organization – WTO have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration on Customs and trade matters. Signed by WCO Secretary General Ian Saunders and WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on 21 January

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Helping to create a single integrated market across Africa is in the west’s interests

Helping to create a single integrated market across Africa is in the west’s interests A lack of jobs and opportunity at home is driving the flow of migrants from the continent The writer is secretary-general of the African Continental Free Trade Area Misinformation may have sparked the UK’s anti-immigration riots, but anxieties over illegal immigration

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Join Our SME Seminar on Global Trade Dynamics and Market Entry Strategies

Join Our SME Seminar on Global Trade Dynamics and Market Entry Strategies Are you an SME looking to expand your business beyond borders? Don’t miss out on this invaluable opportunity to gain insights and strategies to conquer global markets! 📅 Date: Saturday, 17th August 2024 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM GMT 💻 Location: Online (Zoom) Theme:

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