Ghana: Building Resilient Trade Competitiveness by Fast Tracking the Digital Technology Sector (NTF V)

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International Trade Centre (ITC) XM-DAC-45001 Multilateral

ACTIVITY SCOPE	COLLABORATION TYPE	AID TYPE	FINANCE TYPE	FLOW TYPE	TIED STATUS	HIERARCHY
National 4						1

IATI IDENTIFIER

XM-DAC-45001-C151

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Planned end date 2025-06-30

Actual start date 2022-01-01

activity status: Finalisation

Physical activity is complete or the final disbursement has been made, but the activity remains open pending financial sign off or M&E

WHO'S INVOLVED ( 4 )

PARTICIPATING ORG	REFERENCE	ROLE	TYPE
Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries, Netherlands		Implementing
International Trade Centre (ITC)	REF XM-DAC-45001	Accountable	Multilateral
International Trade Centre (ITC)	REF XM-DAC-45001	Implementing	Multilateral
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Netherlands	REF XM-DAC-7	Funding	Government

ITC and CBI have been cooperating for decades. This cooperation led to a series of sector development programmes under the Netherlands Trust Fund - NTF) since 2005. The current project, the NTF V programme, is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Netherlands and implemented in close coordination with the Dutch Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries (CBI).The NTF V programme was approved in July 2021 and will run until June 2025. Its ambition is to contribute to building back better in the partner countries with a focus on creating a link between MSMEs in the digital technologies and agribusiness sectors. To this end, agritech start-ups will be supported to improve their understanding of agribusinesses' needs, to gain more agribusinesses partners, and, in some instances, to help digitalize agribusinesses. Digitalizing agribusinesses in the cocoa & associated crops sector will be led by the agribusiness team, working whenever possible with agritech businesses that are part of NTF V Ghana Tech project. In the digital technology sector, activities will foster business-friendly tech ecosystems, strengthen business support organizations such as tech hubs and equip tech start-ups and SMEs with resilient business models, linking them to business, partnership and investment opportunities while contributing to the digitalization of traditional SMEs in other sectors. Ghana is one of the focus countries for NTF V, under both the digital technologies and the agribusiness sectors. The Ghanaian ICT sector has been growing steadily over the recent years, even during the pandemic, attracting venture capital investment and seen a regular increase in the number of successful small tech businesses able to expand beyond the country's borders. NTF V Ghana Tech aims at contributing to the creation of sustainable jobs in the digital technologies sector.

tag( 3 )

DESCRIPTION	CODE	VOCABULARY
Digital trade Digital trade	IA78	Reporting Organisation
Improved MSME firm-level capacities to trade Improved MSME firm-level capacities to trade	CS71	Reporting Organisation
S3 - Computer and information services S3 - Computer and information services	S42	Reporting Organisation

policy marker( 3 )

CODELIST	SIGNIFICANCE	VOCABULARY	DESCRIPTION
Gender Equality	significant objective	OECD DAC CRS	Significant (secondary) policy objectives are those which, although important, were not the prime motivation for undertaking the activity.
Aid to Environment	not targeted	OECD DAC CRS	The score "not targeted" means that the activity was examined but found not to target the policy objective.
Trade Development	principal objective	OECD DAC CRS	Principal (primary) policy objectives are those which can be identified as being fundamental in the design and impact of the activity and which are an explicit objective of the activity. They may be selected by answering the question "Would the activity have been undertaken without this objective?"

recipient country ( 1 )

GhanaGH

100

sector ( 1 )

The sector reported corresponds to an OECD DAC CRS 5-digit purpose code http://reference.iatistandard.org/codelists/Sector/

Information and communication technology (ICT)22040

100

Information and communication technology (ICT)Computer hardware and software; internet access; IT training. When sector cannot be specified.

Financial Overview

Incoming Commitment ( 1 )

Incoming Funds ( 4 )

Outgoing Commitment ( 2 )

Disbursement ( 2 )

Expenditure ( 14 )

Budget ( 4 )

Incoming Commitment

Incoming Funds

Outgoing Commitment

Disbursement

Expenditure

Budget

Budget ( 4 )

START	END	TYPE	STATUS	VALUE
2022-01-01	2022-12-31	Original	Indicative	393,732 USD
2023-01-01	2023-12-31	Original	Indicative	406,363 USD
2024-01-01	2024-12-31	Original	Indicative	438,357 USD
2025-01-01	2025-06-30	Original	Indicative	261,548 USD

Budget

Transactions ( 23 )

Incoming Commitment ( 1 )

DATE	DESCRIPTION	PROVIDER	RECEIVER	VALUE
2021-07-14	Incoming commitment	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Netherlands REF XM-DAC-7		1,500,000 USD

Incoming Commitment

Incoming Funds ( 4 )

DATE	DESCRIPTION	PROVIDER	VALUE
2021-07-20	Incoming funds	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Netherlands REF XM-DAC-7	260,149 USD
2022-08-23	Incoming funds	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Netherlands REF XM-DAC-7	356,644 USD
2023-06-01	Incoming funds	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Netherlands REF XM-DAC-7	500,000 USD
2024-08-08	Incoming funds	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Netherlands REF XM-DAC-7	413,231 USD

Incoming Funds

Outgoing Commitment ( 2 )

DATE	DESCRIPTION	PROVIDER	RECEIVER	VALUE
2024-12-31	Outgoing Commitment for Q4 2024			1,296 USD
2025-03-31	Outgoing Commitment for Q1 2025			1,184 USD

Outgoing Commitment

Disbursement ( 2 )

DATE	DESCRIPTION	PROVIDER	RECEIVER	VALUE
2024-12-31	Disbursement for Q4 2024			1,296 USD
2025-03-31	Disbursement for Q1 2025			1,184 USD

Disbursement

Expenditure ( 14 )

DATE	DESCRIPTION	VALUE
2022-03-31	Expenditure for Q1 2022	89,064 USD
2022-06-30	Expenditure for Q2 2022	111,046 USD
2022-09-30	Expenditure for Q3 2022	69,341 USD
2022-12-31	Expenditure for Q4 2022	124,281 USD
2023-03-31	Expenditure for Q1 2023	127,666 USD
2023-06-30	Expenditure for Q2 2023	70,730 USD
2023-09-30	Expenditure for Q3 2023	121,575 USD
2023-12-31	Expenditure for Q4 2023	86,392 USD
2024-03-31	Expenditure for Q1 2024	84,812 USD
2024-06-30	Expenditure for Q2 2024	149,286 USD
2024-09-30	Expenditure for Q3 2024	96,878 USD
2024-12-31	Expenditure for Q4 2024	106,084 USD
2025-03-31	Expenditure for Q1 2025	131,434 USD
2025-06-30	Expenditure for Q2 2025	118,912 USD

Expenditure

result( 6 )

output( 4 )

outcome( 1 )

impact( 1 )

OutputResults of the activity that came about as a direct effect of your work and specific, what is done, and what communities are reached. For example, X number of individuals.

OutcomeResults of the activity that produce an effect on the overall communities or issues you serve. For example lower rate of infection after a vaccination programme.

ImpactThe long term effects of the outcomes, that lead to larger, over arching results, such as improved life-expectancy.

Output

indicator( 7 )

Better linkages to export markets and investors

INDICATOR

New market opportunities (events & market research) identified and explored, locally, regionally and internationally

N/A

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	5.00	11.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Number of local, regional and international financial institutions / investors identified and sensitized

N/A

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	8.00	8.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Number of articles and videos showcasing successful digitalization solutions for marketing & sales purposes

N/A

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	7.00	26.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Number of digitalization initiatives in agribusiness

N/A

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	2.00	3.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Number of market linkages facilitated

N/A

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	250.00	690.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Number of marketing and sales promotional materials (flyers, directories, web pages) developed

N/A

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	3.00	7.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Number of MSMEs with new or revised bankable investment projects

N/A

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	23.00	25.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

Output

indicator( 9 )

Improved competitiveness of beneficiary MSMEs

INDICATOR

Male and female clients reporting greater awareness of international trade and including inclusive trade-development approaches

A1: Number of clients gaining greater awareness of international trade from using ITC’s business, trade and market intelligence

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	3750.00	4222.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Number of individuals with improved access to digital technology and its applications

N/A

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 39894	49144.00	2229377.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Number of MSMEs having made changes to their business operations for increased international competitiveness as a result of ITC support

C1: Number of MSMEs having made changes to their business operations for increased competitiveness as a result of ITC support

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	250.00	310.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Number of MSMEs reporting increased knowledge and skills to implement measures in relation to climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning (SDG 13)

A1+: Number of male and female clients (government employees; staff of TISIs; MSMEs employees; individuals) demonstrating increased knowledge or skills related to international trade and MSME competitiveness

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	10.00	15.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Number of MSMEs that are owned, operated and controlled by women having made changes to their business operations for increased international competitiveness as a result of ITC support

C2: Number of MSMEs led by women having made changes to their business operations for increased competitiveness as a result of ITC support

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	25.00	70.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Number of people trained

N/A

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	1000.00	1420.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Number of tech companies assessed and selected

N/A

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	50.00	84.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Number of women benefiting from support to enhance the use of enabling technology to promote their empowerment (SDG 5.b)

N/A

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	250.00	440.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Number of youth benefiting from support to enhance the use of enabling technology to promote their empowerment

N/A

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	375.00	621.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

Output

indicator( 4 )

Improved Enabling Ecosystem for MSMEs

INDICATOR

A3: Number of trade related policies, strategies or regulations developed or changed with business sector input, as a result of ITC support, on which direct stakeholders have reached consensus

A3: Number of policies, strategies, rules or regulations, improved for the benefit of MSMEs with business sector input, and endorsed

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	1.00	1.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Ecosystem mapping with Covid-19 resilience support programmes and gaps identified

N/A

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	1.00	1.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Number of policymakers with improved awareness about rules and regulations supporting the emergence of a resilient post-Covid-19 Digital Economy

N/A

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	8.00	8.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Number of private-public dialogues on start-up friendly procurement with a focus on digitalization

N/A

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	1.00	3.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

Output

indicator( 4 )

Improved performance of partner BSOs

INDICATOR

Number of BSOs and Producer Associations reporting improved operational and managerial performance as a result of ITC support

B1: Number of cases in which BSOs improved their performance and services for the benefit of their members/clients as a result of ITC support

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	3.00	13.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Number of BSOs equipped with digital tools and skills to better serve their clients with demonstrated increase in knowledge and skills

N/A

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	2.00	2.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Number of MSMEs served by BSOs through services in areas such as management, marketing, quality, supply chain management, packaging or finance

B2: Number of MSMEs served by BSOs that are directly supported by ITC (complementary to B1)

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 530	1314.00	2056.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Number of tech hubs mobilized

N/A

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	5.00	6.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

Outcome

indicator( 5 )

Outcome: Increased trade and investment as a contribution to Building Back Better

INDICATOR

Number of MSMEs having transacted international business, as a result of ITC support

C3: Number of MSMEs having transacted international business, including national business transactions that are part of international or global value chains, as a result of ITC support

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	10.00	38.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Number of MSMEs that are owned, operated and controlled by women having transacted international business as a result of ITC support

C4: Number of MSMEs led by women having transacted international business, including national business transactions that are part of international or global value chains, as a result of ITC support

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	5.00	9.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Value (in USD) of direct investment unleashed by digital technology companies and value chain alliances (SDG 17)

N/A

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 1106943	1400000.00	13668638.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Value (in USD) of international business transactions (inlcuding investments) of MSMEs, including national business transactions that are part of international or global value chains

C5: Value (USD) of international business transactions of ITC client MSMEs, including national business transactions that are part of international or global value chains, as a result of ITC support

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 0	3750000.00	11390864.00	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

INDICATOR

Value (in USD) of sales generated by MSMEs

N/A

FACET	BASELINE	TARGET	ACTUAL	%	PERIOD
		Unit	Unit
No dimension has been provided No location has been provided	2022 9208237	11049884.00	78283108.13	100%	2022-01-01 : 2025-06-30
	Target comment This is the total project target
	Actual comment This is the total project actual

Impact

Contribute to decent jobs and improved livelihoods in the digital technologies sector in Ghana

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