The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and industrial transformation by hosting a stakeholder meeting to review its 2024 performance and chart new directions.
Organized under the auspices of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MoTAI), and the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the meeting brought together development partners, industry players, and the general public.
Professor George Agyei, Acting Director-General of the GSA, described the engagement as a milestone in building trust and deepening collaboration.
“The Authority believes that engaging with stakeholders will enable it to better understand their needs and expectations, ultimately leading to more effective standardization and quality assurance in the country,” he said.
Prof. Agyei explained that the forum allowed the GSA to present its performance indicators, financial results, and key metrics, demonstrating its resolve to operate transparently.
He underscored GSA’s vision of delivering world-class standardization services aligned with international best practices, while responding to Ghana’s unique economic needs.
“We remain dedicated to enhancing our technical capabilities, expanding our reach, and strengthening partnerships that drive innovation and quality across all sectors,” he added.
Board Chairman of the GSA, Mr. Hudu Mogtari, noted that the dialogue with key partners and industry players was aimed at advancing Ghana’s industrial transformation in line with the government’s flagship 24-hour Economic Policy.
The review of 2024 performance highlighted significant achievements. Out of 443 standards projected for development, 53 percent were completed and forwarded for publishing and gazetting.
The Authority also verified 227,156 weights, measures, and measuring instruments to ensure fair trade practices.
Additionally, inspections rose to 143,496 compared to 134,268 in 2023, surpassing targets by seven percent. GSA also issued 1,128 certificates to locally manufactured products, though below the 1,600 projected.
The meeting also served as a platform to discuss persistent challenges such as resource constraints, evolving industrial demands, and the need to accelerate standard development to match the pace of innovation.
Stakeholders commended the Authority for exceeding inspection targets and ensuring quality assurance across industries but encouraged it to strengthen technical capacity and expand collaboration to drive competitiveness under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
By hosting the forum, the GSA has taken a proactive step toward promoting good governance, inclusiveness, and responsiveness in the standardization sector, signaling its role as a partner in Ghana’s journey to industrial excellence.
