Ashesi University
Results of Our Work
GCIC entrepreneurs work towards scaling up sustainable, climate-resilient businesses, and are successfully delivering a range of results including CO2 emissions savings, job creation, and revenue growth. The centre consistently empowers an equal ratio of male and female business owners.
196
Businesses supported
31,165
Jobs created
$62.4m
Cumulative revenue
30.2m
Customers served by GCIC businesses
$42.6m
Additional capital raised by businesses
3m
Metric Tonnes of
CO2 avoided
CO2 avoided
16 Regions
GCIC business come
from all over Ghana
from all over Ghana
$2.9m
In grants disbursed to entrepreneurs
* These impact figures are made possible by the generous support of World Bank and Global Affairs Canada
Tackling Soil Degradation and Boosting Crop Yields in Ghana: Sabon Sake
Policy Briefs
Our climate policy briefs provide insights and recommendations for public sector engagement to boost Ghana’s green economy.
Increasing Womens Participation in the Green Economy
Identifying the Enablers and Barriers to a Supportive Business Environment for Green Businesses in Ghana
How can Green Businesses Effectively Influence Ghanas Nationally Determined Contributions? – The Policy Approaches
Identifying Supportive Fiscal Policies For Green Businesses In Ghana An Analysis of the Existing Tax Regime and Implications for Financial Sustainability
Incentive-Packages for Green Businesses in Ghana
Mainstreaming Green Business Financing Support
Benefitting from the Carbon Trade Market
GCIC Climate Sensitive PFM
Identifying the Enablers and Barriers to a Supportive Business Environment for Green Businesses in Ghana
How can Green Businesses Effectively Influence Ghanas Nationally Determined Contributions? – The Policy Approaches
Identifying Supportive Fiscal Policies For Green Businesses In Ghana An Analysis of the Existing Tax Regime and Implications for Financial Sustainability
Incentive-Packages for Green Businesses in Ghana
Mainstreaming Green Business Financing Support
Benefitting from the Carbon Trade Market
GCIC Climate Sensitive PFM
Advancing Climate Innovation in Ghana
Industry Spotlights
Our climate industry spotlights highlight opportunities in Ghana’s green economy, strategies for thriving, and innovation within the sector.
Climate Change Resilience for Small and Medium sized Enterprises SMEs in Africa
Adapting Urban Food Systems To Climate Change In Africa
Climate Finance for Micro Small and Medium-sized Enterprises MSMEs in Africa Barriers and Solutions
Digital Transformation in Climate Smart Agriculture in Africa Strengthening Digital Climate Advisory Services DCAS
Adapting Urban Food Systems To Climate Change In Africa
Food Waste Management Sustainable Approaches and Africa’s Way Forward
Africa’s Fashion Industry and Climate Change in the COVID 19 Era
Sustainable Supply Chain Practices in Africa Insights for MSMEs
Indigenous People’s Media and Myths and Their Role in Climate Change Action
Sub Saharan Africa’s Climate Change Vulnerabilities Opportunities
How is Africa handling-E-waste Circular Economy Approaches to Sustainable E-waste Management
Domestic Waste – Industry Report Brief
Economic Potential for Residual Agro and Biomass Fuels in Ghana
Energy Efficiency – Industry Report Brief
Climate Smart Agriculture – Industry Report Brief
Ghana Biodigester – Market Study
Inorganic Waste Recycling Industry
Mapping and Analysis of Plastic Waste Market
Market Sizing and Valuation Biomass Clean Cookstoves
Willingness to Adopt Resilient Seeds
Study on Economic Potential of Plastic Waste Composite Materials (PWCM) in Ghana
Study on Economic Potential of Plastic Waste Composite Materials in Ghana
Adapting Urban Food Systems To Climate Change In Africa
Climate Finance for Micro Small and Medium-sized Enterprises MSMEs in Africa Barriers and Solutions
Digital Transformation in Climate Smart Agriculture in Africa Strengthening Digital Climate Advisory Services DCAS
Adapting Urban Food Systems To Climate Change In Africa
Food Waste Management Sustainable Approaches and Africa’s Way Forward
Africa’s Fashion Industry and Climate Change in the COVID 19 Era
Sustainable Supply Chain Practices in Africa Insights for MSMEs
Indigenous People’s Media and Myths and Their Role in Climate Change Action
Sub Saharan Africa’s Climate Change Vulnerabilities Opportunities
How is Africa handling-E-waste Circular Economy Approaches to Sustainable E-waste Management
Domestic Waste – Industry Report Brief
Economic Potential for Residual Agro and Biomass Fuels in Ghana
Energy Efficiency – Industry Report Brief
Climate Smart Agriculture – Industry Report Brief
Ghana Biodigester – Market Study
Inorganic Waste Recycling Industry
Mapping and Analysis of Plastic Waste Market
Market Sizing and Valuation Biomass Clean Cookstoves
Willingness to Adopt Resilient Seeds
Study on Economic Potential of Plastic Waste Composite Materials (PWCM) in Ghana
Study on Economic Potential of Plastic Waste Composite Materials in Ghana
Rechannelling Plastic Waste: Asa Nwura
Stories of
Impact
Entrepreneurs who come here gain insights that set them on a path of transformational leadership. Here are their stories.
