GHANA

LACOSREP

NORPREP

REP II

RFSP

RTIP

UWADP

I – ADDRESS

Post Office Box 6841, Kumasi Ghana
Tel : +233 51 24 232/51 28 766 ; Fax : +233 51 28 767
E-Mail: ifadrep@africaonline.com.gh

II – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

III – OBJECTIVES

The goal is to reduce poverty and improve the living conditions and incomes of the rural poor, with emphasis on women and vulnerable groups, through increased self- and wage-employment. The specific objective is to build up a competitive rural MSE sector, supported by relevant, good-quality, easily accessible and sustainable services.

The project aims to :

• create a more enabling environment;
• stimulate the establishment and expansion of self-employment and microenterprises, mainly through business and technology skills development; strengthen MSE production techniques and management practices;
• enhance the quality, design and packaging of the goods and services produced by rural MSEs;
• improve the marketing of MSE products; introduce environmentally friendly production techniques;
• increase MSE access to working capital and investments funds; and empower trade
  associations and client organizations.

IV– INTERVENTION AREAS

Kumasi Zone: Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai District, Sefwi-Wiawso District, Bosomtwi-Antwima-Kwanwoma District, Asante-Akim North District, Amansie East District, Ejura-Sekyedumase District, Sekyere East District, Afigya Sekyere District, Offinso District, Sene District, Asutifi District, Dorma District, Berekum District, Jaman District, Kintampo District, Tano District, Wenchi District, Atebubu District, Nkoranza District

Tamale Zone: East Gonja District, West Mamprusi District, Kasena-Nankana District, Bawku West District, Nadowli District

Koforidua Zone: Krachi West District, Dangme East District, Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District, Afram Plains District.