Agri-Impact signs four-year pact with PwC Ghana to create 60,000 jobs

Agri-Impact Ltd has signed a strategic four-year agreement with PwC Ghana to enhance the institutional capacity of partners within the Sustainable Aquaculture for Women Advancement (SAWA) program. This initiative, supported by the Mastercard Foundation, is designed to generate 60,000 dignified and fulfilling job opportunities for young women in Ghana’s aquaculture sector by 2030. The formal signing, which took place on October 26, 2026, marks a significant step in scaling up local agribusiness capabilities to meet national employment goals.

Under the terms of the partnership, PwC Ghana will focus on strengthening the internal structures and operational efficiency of the consortium firms involved in the SAWA program. Dr. Daniel Fahene Acquaye, CEO of Agri-Impact Ltd, highlighted that institutional strengthening is a prerequisite for local businesses to effectively drive youth employment and sustain growth. The program specifically targets young women between the ages of 18 and 35, including those living with disabilities, ensuring that the expansion of the aquaculture value chain is both inclusive and impactful.

This collaboration builds on the previous success of the HAPPY Program, a similar multi-stakeholder effort aimed at youth employment. Hayfron Aboagye, a Partner at PwC Ghana, expressed the firm's commitment to fostering the growth of indigenous agribusinesses. He noted that by refining the business processes and governance of the participating firms, the partnership aims to create a robust ecosystem capable of business expansion. This, in turn, is expected to provide a stable platform for the projected job creation within the sector.

The SAWA initiative represents a major push toward diversifying Ghana's agricultural economy through aquaculture. By integrating professional advisory services from PwC with Agri-Impact’s sector expertise, the program seeks to professionalize the industry and make it more attractive to the youth. As the four-year agreement unfolds, the focus will remain on ensuring that the targeted 60,000 jobs offer long-term security and contribute to the economic empowerment of women across the country.