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.
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”.
“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”.
Encourage subcontracting between large, medium, and small enterprise
Alhaji Saeed Moomen serves as the current national president of ASSI. He has City and Guild Certificate (Radio and T.V). He is the Director of Fusaeed Electronic Servicing and training center. He has served in several leadership capacities such as the chairman of the Northern Regional Shippers Committee (N.R.S.C), Former Naib Sadr- Northern Sector (Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission) and National President -Ghana Electronics Service Technician (GESTA). As part of his achievements in the industry, Alhaji Saeed Moomen won the Gold award in electronics, awarded by the Ministry of Trade and Industry in 2014 at Coconut Grove Regency to award master craftsmen and women in various trade areas in Ghana.
Alhaji Moomen has had the opportunity to take part in several capacity building workshops home and abroad among which we cite; leadership training for SME’S in South Africa, Team Building and TVET in Germany, Total Quality Management Training (KAIZEN) in Malaysia, Leadership, Business & Management Training at GIMPA in Ghana and Financial Management Training in Ghana. He has tremendous experience in working with in the formal sector and this has made him occupy several positions to contribute to the development of businesses in the informal sector.
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;