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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.
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.
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.
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
This Learning Brief synthesizes learning evidence from three complementary streams: (i) programme learning captured over four-and-a-half years of implementation; (ii) real-time inputs generated through a Pause and Reflect learning event that tested and deepened documented lessons; and (iii) additional insights from partners based on their collaboration with JET.
Approaching closure in March 2026, the Ghana JET programme has facilitated nearly £24 million in manufacturing investments, contributed to over 6,000 jobs, developed a £600 million+ pipeline of potential deals, and supported approximately 10 policies and processes.
Ghana’s pharmaceutical sector has taken a big leap forward in a gamechanging transformation! This case study shows how small but
strategic commitments can trigger unexpected doors of opportunities that can deliver promising socio-economic impact.
The potential of the herbal medicine sector to contribute to Ghana’s economic growth cannot be overstated, as the global market value of herbal medicines is projected to reach US$ 5 trillion in 2050.
The packaging sector in Ghana holds immense potential for job creation and economic development. Expanding and establishing local packaging facilities will create direct employment opportunities in manufacturing, R&D, and logistics.
The recent imposition of a universal 10% import tariff by the United States government on foreign products, including those from Ghana, is expected to have ripple effects on global supply chains, impacting cost of production and disrupting market stability in the near term.