{"id":117012,"date":"2026-04-11T11:42:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T11:42:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/uncategorized\/gea-mastercard-foundation-drive-for-msme-market-access"},"modified":"2026-04-11T12:02:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T12:02:08","slug":"gea-mastercard-foundation-drive-for-msme-market-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/gea-mastercard-foundation-drive-for-msme-market-access","title":{"rendered":"GEA Mastercard Foundation Drive for MSME Market Access"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), in collaboration with Mastercard Foundation, led a delegation of experts to the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum as part of the Agency\u2019s mandate to support Ghanaian enterprises.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The team, led by Madam Margaret Ansie, the Chief Executive Officer of GEA, also engaged with policymakers and connected with entrepreneurs and actors across several industries at the forum.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe goal was to forge strategic partnerships, unlock new opportunities and position Ghanaian MSMEs for accelerated growth,\u201d GEA noted in a statement copied to Ghana News Agency.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond supporting businesses to showcase their products, gain visibility and access key markets, the experts discussed ways to build and sustain relationships that translate into real growth, the Agency said.<\/p>\n<p>GEA stated that it remained committed to providing local enterprises with the necessary momentum to propel them onto the global market and stage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Ghana<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. 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