Ghana Export Promotion Authority

The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) was established in 1969 by an Act of Parliament as the National Export Trade Support Institution responsible for the development and promotion of Ghana's Export. GEPA focuses primarily on the diversification of Ghana's export base from the traditional export products of Unprocessed Minerals, Cocoa Beans, Timber Logs and Lumber.

GEPA's clientele includes over 4000 registered private sector exporting companies categorized into various Export Product Associations. GEPA relates to these clients both on individual corporate basis and as groups/associations. GEPA also acts as an interface between these exporters and other public organisatons.

Mission

To support the Private sector in developing a prominent and sustainable position for Ghanaian non-traditional export products and services.

Special Focus on Women 

We assist generally with Export Trade issues such as policy advocacy, information dissemination and many more. We guide women entrepreneurs through product development, provision of PPEs, assist in participation of Virtual Trade Fairs and provide capacity building in crisis Management.

List of Sectors Covered

• SMEs in the Private sectors

List of Services
We offer Trade support and facilitation under the following:

• International Market
• Research Export Training
• Personal Advisory Service
• Trade Fairs and Market Missions
• Policy Advocacy

Contact person for Women Entrepreneurs
Agnes Adjei -Sam
agnes.adjei-sam@gepa.gov.gh
+233244679191

What kind of support is available for Women-Owned
Businesses (WOBs) now?

We offer enhance training on Crisis Management and also support WOBs to participate in Virtual Exhibitions
and Product Development.