THE LEADING VOICE OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR
Who We Are
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) is a not-for-profit business organisation established in 1958 by a group of indigenous manufacturers in Ghana. Today, AGI is recognised as the leading vice of the private sector in Ghana.
Our Mission
Our mission is to carry out proactive support services to the industrial sector with the view to contributing substantially to the growth and development of industry in Ghana.
From Strategic Plan
To contribute substantially to the growth and development of Industry through effective policy advocacy and provision of business support services.
Our Vision
To be the number one voice for Industry by growing a strong industrial base with key sectors that are globally competitive.
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OUR SERVICES
What We Do
A. ADVOCACY SERVICES
Review of Regulatory\Tax Policies and Administrations
Making inputs to National Budget and participation in pre-Budget Consultative Forums
Dialogue with Stakeholders in Policy Forums and Workshops
Strengthening the competitiveness of local industries
Promotion of SME development through AGI SME Charter
Promotion of Made-In-Ghana Goods and Services
Continued dialogue with the Public and the Private Sector
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B. BUSINESS SERVICES
Business Information
Technical and Management Training
Industrial Exhibitions & Trade Fairs
Trade Promotion both locally and internationally
Special Business Luncheons
Business Match-making
Subcontracting & Partnership Exchange Project (SPX-Ghana)
Periodic Publications
C. RESEARCH SERVICES
Business Barometer Surveys (BB)
Global Competitiveness Index (GCI)
Sector Surveys (SS)
Membership Satisfaction Survey (MSS)
Market Research (MR)
Cost of Credit Study (CCS)
Tax Reform Study (TRS)
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OUR MEMBERS, OUR STRENGTH
Our Members
AGI has over 1,500 registered members from across the regions of Ghana. About 25% of the members are large scale industries, while the remaining belong to the SME category.
Membership is open to all companies registered in Ghana engaged in manufacturing or provision of services to the manufacturing sector.
Not-for-profit organisations can become associate members.
Sectors Covered
Advertising
Agri-Business
Automotive & Transportation
Beverages
Business Promotion & Consultancy
Chemicals
Construction
Electricals & Electronics
Energy
Environment & Sanitation
Export
Financial
Food
Garments, Textiles & Leather
Hospitality & Tourism
Information & Communication Technology
Metals & Building
Oil & Gas Services
Pharmaceuticals
Printing, Stationery & Packaging
Rubber & Plastics
Toiletries & Cosmetics
Wood Processing
OUR SUCCESS STORIES
AGI has successfully lobbied for:
The passage of the VAT Deferment Act on imported ra materials.
The reduction in Corporate Tax from 32.5% to 25%.
The Public Procurement Act 2003 (Act 663) to assist the local business community to supply to the public sector.
A reduction of Withholding Tax with possible total exemption.
The reduction of Utility Tariffs from150% to 89%.
Implementation of SPX Project in Ghana.
AGI has developed an SME Agenda for businesses operating in Ghana. Regional Action Plans of the AGI SME Agenda have also been implemented.
Development of Ghana Business Code.
AGI has successfully provided trainings for SMES in the areas of:
Increase in productivity
Quality management
Financial manageme3nt
Technical operations
AGI has successfully created market opportunities within and outside Africa in countries such as:
Benin
Burkina Faso
Liberia
Mali
Sierra Leone,
Israel
Germany, and many more through international exhibitions and match-making services.
Partners
AGI partners with a variety of development agencies, government institutions, NGOs and other private sector organisations in supporting the development of member-companies.
Join AGI
Become part of Ghana’s most powerful business association. Join AGI NOW!
Application Forms are available in every AGI Secretariat or can be downloaded online at www.agighana.org
Contacts
National Directorate
2nd Floor, Addison House,
Trade Fair Centre, La-Accra
P.O. Box AN-8624, Accra North, Ghana
Tel: +233 302779023V4
Fax: +233 302 773143
Email: agi@agiqhana.org
Accra Regional Branch
AGI Annex Building
Trade Fair Centre, La-Accra
P.O. Box AN-8624, Accra North, Ghana
Tel: +233 302 779793
Fax: +233 302 773143
Email: agi@agighana.org
Tema Branch
Genesis Plaza, Rev Fiawoo Street
D-T-D, Community 10, Tema
Tel: +233 303 308767
Fax: +233 303 308777
Email: agitema@agighana.org
Ashanti \ Brong Ahafo Regional Branch
Near City Style Building, Amakom
P.O. Box 1552, Kumasi, Ghana
Tel: +233 032 2091699
Fax: +233 032 2027875
Email: agiksi@agighana.org
Western\Central Regional Branch
MPS Building, Tanokrom
P.O. Box 0648, Takoradi, Ghana
Tel\Fax: +233 312 021176
Email: agitdi@agighana.org
Northern \ Upper East & West
Former SCC Yard Opposite Tishigu Anglican
Near Warders Canteen Junction, Tamale
P.O. Box 2586, Tamale, Ghana
Email:
Tel: +233
Fax: +233 302 773143
Volta & Eastern Regional Branch
1st Floor, SIC Building, Ho
P.O. Box HP-1383, Ho, Ghana
Tel: +233 206 404848
Fax: +233 362 028587
Email: agighanavoltaeastern@yahoo.com
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