Ghana JET

Ghana Jobs and
Economic Transformation Programme

Our Latest Report
Ghana’s Jobs and Economic Transformation (JET) programme catalyses innovative frontier shifts in several priority manufacturing sectors, including Pharmaceuticals, Textiles and Garments, and Automotive. Frontier shifts in these key sectors will drive Ghana’s economic transformation and enhance the livelihoods of its citizens.
The Ghana JET programme seeks to stimulate economic complexity and diversity in Ghana, increase productivity, and create sustainable jobs by facilitating policy reform, leveraging £30M in anchor investment into these priority sectors, and creating 7000 sustainable jobs.

Our Sector Focus

The programme focuses on five priority sectors, including Pharmaceuticals, Textiles and Garments, and Automotive, fostering growth and innovation to accelerate Ghana’s economic transformation.

Pharmaceuticals

Ghana’s pharmaceutical sector presents vital investment with potential to create 4,000–6,000 high-quality jobs.

Textiles & Garments

Ghana’s government identified T&G as a vital sector for building a manufacturing and export-driven economy.

Automotive

Ghana’s automotive sector development holds transformative potential for national economic growth.

Our Approach

Ghana JET employs three strategic approaches to drive manufacturing transformation and economic growth.

Policy Development

The programme addresses policy constraints and supports Ghana’s government through technical assistance and grants to foster manufacturing growth.

Investment

Identifying sustainable investments, the programme facilitates private investments, FDI, technology transfers, and innovation opportunities.

Ecosystem

Ghana JET builds partnerships, deploys experts for technical assistance, conducts research, and shares knowledge through workshops.

Results Based Grants

Results-Based Grants (RBGs) are cost-sharing mechanisms designed to drive transformative change through targeted support. Some successful grant applications include Ethical Apparel Africa (EAA), Atlantic Life Sciences (ALS) and WAHU Mobility.