Background of ASSI
The Association of Small Scale Industries (ASSI Ghana) is the apex body of trade sector associations within the manufacturing and service sectors in Ghana. ASSI was established in 1986 under the auspices of the National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) as a stopgap measure towards the fulfillment of its mandate. ASSI as an umbrella association is registered legally with the Registrar General’s Department and as a result is recognised as an actor in complementing State Institutions’ efforts in developing small scale industries in the country.
The main objective of the Association is to influence government to develop policies and programmes which will enhance the provision of infrastructural facilities for small-scale industries and building the capacity of its member associations through management and technical courses geared towards the upliftment of members of the Association.
Our Mission
The Mission of ASSI is to “assist and strengthen new and existing small scale industries to achieve economic development and viability to ensure growth whilst serving as the lead advocate for trade sector associations in Ghana”.
Vision
“Contribute to the improvement of the environment of small scale industries by creating a common platform for the expression of their views, taking collective action, delivering core services, and networking among members and other stakeholders in the industry”.
Aims & Objectives
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Assist and strengthen new and existing small scale industries to achieve economic development
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Influencing government to approve policies and programs which would enhance the provision of infrastructure and other economic facilities for the small scale industries
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Organizes seminars, workshops, and different types of training programs to build the managerial capacities of members
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Develop both vertical and horizontal linkages among various small scale sector industries as well as large / medium industries
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Assist members to have access to credit
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Encourage subcontracting between large, medium, and small enterprise
Rev Christian Balagi
Meet The President
Rev Christian Balagi serves as the current National President of ASSI. He holds a bachelor of arts in Christian Counselling, a bachelor of arts in Theology, Diploma in Leadership, Solt, South Africa certificate in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. He is the lead Pastor of KINGS VINEYARD CHURCH and a founding Director of KMG OMNI GROUP GHANA LTD.
Since he joined the ASSI in 2013, he has served as vice Chairman of Adenta and several positions and capacities, at different times and, in each of them, offered sterling contributions, which have severally and collectively spurred on the ASSI to attain significant levels of advocacy.
He was elected Greater Accra Regional Chair of the Association in 2018, a position he held for six years. By dint of hard work, he rose to the position of chairman of chairmen of the Association
He always is a philanthropist and have built school building and giving Machinized borehole to 14 communities in the Northern part of Ghana.
Rev Balagi has had opportunities to take part in several capacity building activities both aboard and home amongst is leadership training in financial management in Ghana, Business development and innovation.
He has over 17 years of experience in working with the informal sector. He plays several leading roles and continues to contribute his quota to the development of small scale business in the informal sector.
Governance Structure
ASSI is a democratic institution that believes in the laws of the country as well as laws and articles enshrined in its adopted constitution. The responsibilities of all officers either at the National and other branches are clearly captured in the constitution of the Association. ASSI’s Structure as described in its constitution is detailed as follows. The organizational structure of the National Association consists of the;
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National Congress (NC)
National Congress is the highest decision-making body of the Association charged with the responsibility of reviewing the general performance of the Association for a period. -
National General Assembly (NGA)
The NGA is the second highest decision-making body of the Association and is charged with duties such as the formulation of general polices and guidelines for the running of the Association etc. -
National Executive Council (NEC)
The National Executive Council is made up of the National President, Vice President, General Secretary, Financial Secretary, National Organizing Secretary, National Presidents of Sector Associations, Immediate Past President as honorary member and Regional Chairpersons.
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Standing Committee (SC)
The Standing Committee is made up of the President of ASSI, 5 sector Presidents and a Representative of Regional Chairpersons. The committee members shall be appointed by the NEC. -
National Secretariat (NS)
The Secretariat is the administrative unit of ASSI. Staff at the secretariat comprises the Administrative Secretary and all personnel working at the National Secretariat. The Administrative Secretary provides administrative support to the National officers. The Secretariat is the repository of all assets and documentation of the Association. Apart from the national executives at the national level, ASSI also have regional as well as district executives running the affairs of the Association at the grass root level.
