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Tracking Ghana's
AfCFTA journey
in real time.

The official Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning platform for Ghana's implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area — built for the National AfCFTA Coordination Office, Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry.

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Four Integrated Modules

Everything Ghana needs to monitor, measure and respond.

A unified digital platform serving every stakeholder in Ghana's AfCFTA implementation — from the Minister to border post officers to regional business centres across all 16 regions.

M&E Tracking

Seven aggregate datasets covering all policy components with 137+ KPIs. Quarterly and monthly reporting from all 16 regions.

Aggregate

SME Tracker

Follow Ghanaian businesses from initial assessment through 5 stages to active AfCFTA exporter status.

Longitudinal

NTB Reporting

Real-time Non-Tariff Barrier incident capture at borders and trade corridors. Works offline on Android.

Real-Time

GTIR Integration

Connects to GCNET, GRA and the African Trade Observatory for seamless trade information flow.

API Bridge
AfCFTA Policy Framework 2022 – 2026

Seven components, one unified system.

Every indicator in Ghana's National AfCFTA Action Plan — tracked, visualised and reported through a single digital platform aligned to the 2022–2026 policy framework.

Component 01

Trade Policy & Legal Framework

Laws mainstreamed, trade agreements ratified, NTB resolution mechanisms, national committees and bodies.

Component 02

Trade Facilitation

Border crossing time, electronic clearances, customs procedures, AEO schemes.

Component 03

Trade Infrastructure

Energy, logistics, ports, railways, warehousing and cold chain capacity.

Component 04

Productive Capacity

SME support, worker training, technology parks, certification and export readiness.

Component 05

Trade Information

Ghana Trade Information Repository (GTIR), market intelligence, seminars and capacity building.

Component 06

Trade & Dev. Finance

Export loans, insurance, guarantees and the MANSA platform.

Component 07

Factor Markets

Mutual recognition, mobility protocols, professional qualifications and cross-border workers.

The Implementation Network

A coalition of 41 implementing
agencies, ministries & partners.

Coordinated by the National AfCFTA Coordination Office under the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry — every institution below contributes data, policy, infrastructure or finance to Ghana's AfCFTA implementation.

8 Categories
41 Agencies
1 Coordination Office
Lead Implementing Body

Ministry of Trade,
Agribusiness & Industry

Lead implementing body for AfCFTA in Ghana. Drives policy formulation, coordinates the National Policy Framework and Action Plan, and chairs the Inter-Ministerial Facilitation Committee.

Day-to-Day Coordinator

National AfCFTA
Coordination Office

Coordinates and monitors all 40+ implementing agencies, generates progress reports, and serves as the liaison between the AfCFTA Secretariat and Ghanaian stakeholders.

Ministry

Ministry of Finance MOF

Manages public finances supporting AfCFTA implementation, allocates national budget for trade-related infrastructure, and oversees fiscal policies affecting trade and customs revenue.

Ministry

Foreign Affairs & Regional Integration MFA&RI

Negotiates regional integration treaties and works through Ghana Missions abroad to monitor performance of Ghanaian goods and services in African markets.

Ministry

Justice & Attorney-General's Dept. MOJAGD

Reviews and amends laws to align with AfCFTA provisions, prepares draft bills for Parliament, and ensures legal compliance with agreement obligations.

Ministry

Communications & Digitalisation MoCD

Drives digital transformation enabling AfCFTA. Promotes the AfCFTA Hub for tech startups and SMEs and advances Trade in Services.

Ministry

Local Government & Rural Development MLGRD

Coordinates MMDAs in AfCFTA. Promotes awareness among local SMEs and integrates local economies into the continental market.

Ministry

Gender, Children & Social Protection MGCSP

Promotes economic empowerment of women and youth in AfCFTA. Provides data on Gender and Youth in Trade.

Ministry

Ministry of Energy MoEN

Develops policies for efficient, reliable and affordable energy supply for AfCFTA businesses and powers industrial production for export competitiveness.

Ministry

Employment & Labour Relations MELR

Provides employment data for trade in services and manages labour mobility under the AfCFTA Protocol on Free Movement of Persons.

Ministry

Ministry of Transport MoT

Formulates transport sector policies and creates an enabling environment for transport investment supporting cross-border trade logistics.

Ministry

Ministry of Interior MoI

Oversees border management agencies. Coordinates security at borders to facilitate safe cross-border trade movement.

Customs

Ghana Revenue Authority — Customs GRA-CD

Revenue mobilisation and trade facilitation at all entry/exit points. Implements ICUMS for paperless customs clearance and enforces AfCFTA tariff schedules.

Customs

Ghana Immigration Service GIS

Manages cross-border movement of persons under the AfCFTA Protocol on Free Movement and enforces visa-free access for member-state nationals.

Customs

Ghana Links — ICUMS ICUMS

Operates the fully automated, paperless single-window Integrated Customs Management System with 24/7 cargo tracking.

Customs

Ghana International Trade Commission GITC

Investigates trade remedies — anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard measures — protecting Ghanaian industries from unfair trade practices.

Standards

Plant Protection & Regulatory Services PPRSD

Issues phytosanitary certificates for agricultural exports and ensures compliance with AfCFTA Sanitary & Phytosanitary measures.

Standards

Ghana Standards Authority GSA

Develops national standards. Conducts product certification, calibration and inspection ensuring Ghanaian products meet AfCFTA quality standards.

Standards

Food and Drugs Authority FDA

Issues export permits and certifies food, drugs and cosmetics meeting health and safety standards for AfCFTA markets.

Standards

Public Utilities Regulatory Commission PURC

Regulates utility services ensuring competitive tariffs that support industrial production for AfCFTA exports.

Standards

Energy Commission EnComm

Recommends national energy policies and ensures sustainable energy infrastructure for AfCFTA-bound manufacturing.

Standards

Ghana Tertiary Education Commission NAB / GTEC

Accredits tertiary institutions and facilitates mutual recognition of qualifications under the AU Convention on Recognition.

Finance

Bank of Ghana BoG

Drives integration with PAPSS — the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System — enabling efficient cross-border payments under AfCFTA.

Finance

Ghana Export-Import Bank GEXIM

Pre- and Post-shipment credit, Export Development Finance, Cross-Border Investment and Project Export Financing for AfCFTA exporters.

Finance

Ghana Investment Promotion Centre GIPC

Encourages and facilitates valuable foreign and local investments. Positions Ghana as a hub for the broader AfCFTA market.

Finance

Ghana Free Zones Authority GFZA

Promotes and regulates free zones. Offers tax incentives and infrastructure attracting companies producing for the wider African market.

Finance

National Insurance Commission NIC

Ensures availability of export credit insurance and risk mitigation products for businesses trading under AfCFTA.

Promotion

Ghana Export Promotion Authority GEPA

Develops and promotes Ghanaian exports. Capacity building, market research and technical assistance positioning products in AfCFTA markets.

Promotion

Ghana Enterprises Agency GEA

Promotes growth of MSMEs through the Business Resource Centres network — supporting SMEs to access AfCFTA opportunities.

Promotion

Ghana Shippers' Authority GShA

Provides training, market intelligence and streamlined customs liaison — equipping Ghanaian shippers to capitalise on AfCFTA opportunities.

Promotion

National Chamber of Commerce & Industry GNCCI

Issues Certificates of Origin under AfCFTA, EUR, GSP and ECOWAS schemes — verifying origin of Ghanaian exports for tariff preferences.

Promotion

Association of Ghana Industries AGI

Advocates for policies enhancing industrial growth. Provides business information, market research and AfCFTA technical training to members.

Promotion

Federation of Ghanaian Exporters FAGE

Represents and supports Ghanaian exporters. Promotes expansion and diversification of exports to African markets through advocacy.

Promotion

Ghana Commodity Exchange GCX

Provides market infrastructure for trading agricultural commodities — enabling price discovery and contract enforcement for AfCFTA exports.

Logistics

Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority GPHA

Manages Tema and Takoradi sea ports — improving infrastructure and streamlining customs to reduce bottlenecks for AfCFTA trade.

Logistics

Ghana Airports Company Ltd. GACL

Manages all airports including Kotoka International — enhancing air-cargo handling and connectivity for AfCFTA trade.

Logistics

Meridian Port Services MPS

Operates the Tema Port terminal — modern facilities reducing cargo turnaround times and supporting SME access to port services.

Logistics

Volta River Authority VRA

Generates, transmits and distributes electricity — providing reliable energy critical to powering industries producing for AfCFTA markets.

Logistics

Ghana Maritime Authority GMA

Regulates the maritime industry — ensuring safety standards and facilitating smooth movement of vessels carrying AfCFTA cargo.

Research

Council for Scientific & Industrial Research CSIR

Helps industries adopt modern technologies and meet international standards — keeping Ghanaian products competitive in AfCFTA.

Research

National Development Planning Commission NDPC

Integrates AfCFTA goals into Ghana's national development plans, monitors policy implementation and advises government on trade strategy.

Research

Office of the Registrar of Companies ORC

Registers all types of businesses and serves as repository of corporate information — essential for AfCFTA trade compliance.

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Each implementing agency contributes data, oversight or services to Ghana's AfCFTA Action Plan. The MEL system aggregates their reporting into one continuous view.

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