Services Provided
As an association concerned with the development
of its membership, ASSI provides the following core activities to the benefit of
its members in line with its vision and mission.
Training & Capacity Building
ASSI’s training programme covers skills development and new improved methods of doing business. Training programs run by the Association span across different disciplines;
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Leadership training
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Marketing
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Standardization and quality control
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Sources of capital and product costing
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Kaizen and productivity improvement methods
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Technical training
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Production planning and workshop management etc.
Specialized programs or workshops are also organized to equip beneficiaries with new trends and techniques arising from the introduction of new technology and changes in economic trends.
Advocacy
ASSI in performing this function tries to influence government policies that affect micro and small scale industries. It has therefore initiated the following actions;
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Acting as the main medium of communication and lead advocate between the micro and small scale industries and the government of Ghana as well as international partner organizations.
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Dialoguing with government, local and international partner organizations for changes and formulation of policies which will lead to improvement of micro and small scale industries.
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Drawing up recommendations on economic and industrial issues affecting micro and small scale industries for consideration by the government and stakeholders.
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Representing small scale industries at both national and international seminars and workshops.
Business Advisory
ASSI provides business advisory services to its members across the length and breadth of the country. This is to help members seek advice on best practices in their respective trade areas that will enable them develop and grow their businesses.
Financial Support
ASSI facilitate access to financial support from donor partners/agencies in the form of grants and soft loans from accredited financial institutions. This helps members to revive their businesses, improve upon working capital and for business expansion purposes.
Business Support Services
Member groups or associations enjoy business support services from ASSI partners. Key business support services includes but not limited to the following:
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ASSI Insurance packages for Members which covers professional brokerage, life insurance covers and non-life covers
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Database management support
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Support from ASSI consultants and donor partners
