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DRIVING ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
AND JOB CREATION

The UK-Ghana Partnership for Jobs and Economic Transformation Programme (JET), funded by the UK Government’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, supports systemic transformation and sustainable job creation in Ghana’s manufacturing sectors.

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The Ghana JET programme facilitates interventions in policy, investments, and ecosystem development to stimulate economic complexity and diversity in Ghana, increase productivity, and create sustainable jobs.

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our sector focus

The programme focuses on priority manufacturing sectors: Pharmaceuticals, Textiles and Garments, Agri-processing and Automotive, fostering innovative frontier shifts to accelerate Ghana’s economic transformation.

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

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

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

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knowledge library

Sterile Injectables Manufacturing Plant: Feasibility Study

This feasibility study examines the build and operation of a state-of-the-art sterile biopharmaceutical injectable manufacturing plant in Akuse, Ghana. Commissioned by Quintex and developed by a consulting consortium consisting of AMPC International Health Consultants, IQVIA, and PwC Ghana, the proposed facility aims to address local medicine shortages and reduce the country's heavy 70% reliance on imported pharmaceuticals. The plant is designed to focus on Small Volume Parenterals (SVPs), specifically producing generic and branded liquid medications in vials and prefilled syringes while strictly adhering to global Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and environmental standards.
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Assessing Impact of Manufacturing Jobs

The document looks at the Ghana JET (Jobs and Economic Transformation) programme and its impact on Ghana’s manufacturing sector. It analyzes global labor market trends, such as technological changes, economic uncertainty, and the green transition, alongside Ghana’s specific market dynamics. The presentation highlights a deep dive into approximately 9,000 jobs supported by JET across priority sectors including automotive (49%), pharmaceuticals (19%), and textiles & garments (32%), evaluating the depth of impact on worker productivity, technology adoption, and overall well-being.

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West Africa Auto Refinish & Floor Coatings Report​: Executive Summary

The comprehensive findings of our August 2025 deep-dive analysis covering the auto refinish and industrial coatings landscape across ten vibrant West African nations. This extensive study maps out an aggregate market value estimated between $177 million and $218 million. From dominant primary hubs like Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon to rapidly evolving secondary markets, this report provides an look into regional volume, growth trajectories, and emerging commercial opportunities.

Designed for industry stakeholders, manufacturers, and investors, the resource delivers critical intelligence on shifting consumer behaviors, vehicle profile trends, and product penetration dynamics.

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cGMP compliance for unlocking market access and growth

Ghana’s pharmaceutical market is entering a pivotal phase. As demand for quality-assured medicines rises, so does demand for greater local and regional production. Upholding current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) is central to this growth.

This playbook is a tool for chief executive officers (CEOs), chief operating officers (COOs), and business leaders making critical strategic investment decisions. The playbook provides:

A business-oriented roadmap for achieving and sustaining cGMP compliance
Guidance on sequencing investments in people, systems, and facilities
A structured framework for choosing between retrofit, brownfield, and greenfield facility strategies
Practical insights from comparable African manufacturers

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Creating Jobs, Changing Futures

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