Social Enterprise Ghana to mark 10 years with push for jobs and investment

Social Enterprise Ghana will mark its 10th anniversary with a national forum focused on expanding investment, creating jobs and strengthening businesses that address social and environmental challenges.

The Ghana Social Enterprise Forum 2026 takes place on Thursday, November 19, at the British Council in Accra. It will bring together entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, financial institutions and academics to explore opportunities for the sector.

The event is themed “Celebrating a Decade of Impact: Building a Generational Legacy for Shared Prosperity”.

Founded in 2016 by 23 young people led by Amma Lartey, Social Enterprise Ghana says its network has grown to more than 1,300 member enterprises and 100 enterprise support organisations.

The organisation estimates that Ghana’s wider social enterprise sector comprises about 200,000 businesses, contributes approximately US$2 billion annually to the economy and supports about 800,000 jobs.

Over the past decade, the network says it has trained more than 60,000 young people and connected about 3,000 to financing and market opportunities.

Its work spans climate-smart agribusiness, the green and circular economy, health, education and inclusive financial services.

Executive Director Edwin Zu Cudjoe said the forum would provide an opportunity to assess the sector’s progress, share lessons and build partnerships to sustain its impact.

Rev Albert Ocran will be the guest speaker. Panel discussions will examine social impact investment, diversity, inclusion, and gender equality, as well as pathways from skills training to dignified employment.

Presentations will also cover impact measurement and case studies involving B Corp-certified businesses in Ghana.

A dedicated Deals Room will connect social enterprises with financial institutions to discuss potential financing and investment opportunities.

An exhibition will showcase member enterprises, their products, services and innovations. It will also provide opportunities for market access, partnerships and business-to-business engagement.

Partners supporting the forum include WUSC Ghana, SIFA, Accra Technical University, the European Union Delegation in Ghana and SOS/Spark Changemakers.

Social Enterprise Ghana says programmes including ACTIVATE, FEMGREEN, PeCI and AfricaForward have helped young people and entrepreneurs develop skills, pursue employment and access markets.

The network also provides research, coaching and mentorship while advocating for a more supportive business environment.

The anniversary forum will build on that work, emphasising how enterprises can combine financial sustainability with lasting benefits for communities.