- Fieldwork for the Integrated Business Establishment Survey Phase II (IBES II) will officially begin on 10th July 2025, targeting over 40,000 businesses across the country.
- The survey will cover all 16 regions of Ghana, with over 2,000 field officers trained and deployed for the nationwide data collection.
- IBES II builds on the 2024 Economic Census and is structured as a sample-based enterprise survey to offer a deeper understanding of the country’s business landscape.
- It spans 101 economic activity domains, ranging from agriculture and manufacturing to ICT, water supply, sanitation, and services.
- The data generated will be used to inform public and private sector decision-making in areas such as employment, productivity, investment, and policy reform.
- Multiple data collection tools will be used, including computer-assisted personal interviews (CAPI), secure web-based forms, and paper questionnaires to suit different respondent needs.
- Field officers have undergone a 21-day training programme focused on ethics, digital tools, and data quality, and have taken an official oath of secrecy to ensure professionalism and confidentiality.
- The survey sample is drawn from Ghana’s national business register, which contains over 1.8 million registered establishments.
- Survey findings will be released in thematic reports and anonymised datasets to support planning, research, and business development.
- The campaign is led by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) under the oversight of a Steering Committee, Technical Advisory Committee, and Project Implementation Team, with active stakeholder engagement.
So What?
At a time when accurate, timely data is essential for navigating Ghana’s economic transformation, IBES II is a vital tool for generating the insights needed to shape inclusive, evidence-based policies. With the right support and adherence to ethical standards, this nationwide initiative promises to bridge the gap between business realities and national development planning.
