The Kwahu Business Advocacy Association (KBAA) has formally been inaugurated in Accra, under the theme “A Collective Voice for Enterprise: Kwahu Advocacy in Policy and Trade.”
The Association is a non-partisan, non-profit, policy-oriented body created to unite Kwahu business owners, executives and enterprise leaders into a structured platform for coordinated trade and business advocacy
It aims to provide a credible forum for dialogue with government, traditional authorities, financial institutions and international partners, while promoting an enabling environment for private sector growth.
The launch comes at a time of rising economic pressures and expanding opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), with the KBAA seeking to transition from fragmented participation to evidence-based, organised engagement that can shape policy and unlock enterprise development.
Delivering the keynote address, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, underscored the importance of aligning enterprise growth with global shifts in sustainability and energy transformation.
She noted that the global energy transition presents significant challenges, including the adoption of renewable energy sources, improved energy efficiency, and the advancement of a circular economy. These developments, she said, are already unfolding as governments, industries, and communities adjust to evolving environmental and economic realities.
Although complex, she stressed that the transition remains essential for long-term sustainability. More importantly, she described the move toward cleaner energy not only as a challenge but as a powerful opportunity to drive innovation, create jobs, strengthen energy security, and deliver lasting environmental benefits.
“The path forward may be demanding, but the energy transition is a necessary and transformative step toward a more resilient and sustainable future,” she stated.
The Minister further emphasized that no single company or entity defines an entire industry. Rather, industries function as interconnected systems made up of multiple stakeholders, institutions, and processes working in coordination.
She encouraged businesses to recognize their role within this broader ecosystem and to collaborate strategically to shape a stronger, more competitive economic environment.
Speaking at the launch, the Chief of Staff, Chief Julius Debrah, said the KBAA presents a shift from informal networking to structured and collective engagement in a globally interconnected economy.
He noted that for generations, Kwahu entrepreneurs have built resilient businesses across various sectors, including trade, manufacturing, finance, construction, hospitality, agribusiness, textiles, pharmaceuticals, real estate, banking, energy, and communications.
These contributions, he said, have played a meaningful roles in Ghana’s economic growth and job creation.
“The time has come to institutionalize that legacy,” he stated, emphasizing that modern enterprise must be organized, coordinated, and strategically positioned to engage government, regulators, financial institutions, and development partners.
