Enhancing Local Procurement: A Path to Sustainable Development in Ghana’s Mining Sector
Accra, 9th May 2025: An initiative by the German Development Cooperation to boost local procurement in the mining sector has created over 800 jobs, marking a major step forward in Ghana’s journey toward sustainable development and inclusive economic growth. Trained contractors and suppliers have employed additional personnel to help them execute contracts in the fields of civil engineering, electrical works, fire protection, cleaning, earthworks, catering and general construction as service provision to the mining companies.
Ghana's mining sector is a key driver of economic growth, contributing significantly to national revenue and employment. However, despite the vast potential, local value addition has been limited, with many mining companies relying on foreign products and services, hindering job creation and local economic development.
Launched in 2022, the “Enhancing Local Procurement in Mining” project focused on achieving a sustainable increase in local procurement across the mining sector and contribute to local employment and income generation. The project aimed to foster growth of local businesses, enhance the capacity of local suppliers, and to create a sustainable supply chain within Ghana’s mining sector through increased participation of Ghanaian suppliers.
Partnered by Golden Star Resources/Chifeng Jilong and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH with support from the Mining Shared Value programme of Engineers Without Borders Canada, the project in the last three years has trained over 900 people in Tender Management, Local Content Regulations and Financial Management, Business Sustainability and Personnel Management, Health and Safety, and Access to Finance Support for potential manufacturers. The project is funded through develoPPP for Jobs on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Mr George Amankwa from Golden Star Resources at the closing event of the project stated with excitement, “This project is a prime example of how mining can serve as a catalyst for broader sustainable development. Our social license will also receive a significant boost.”
Helene Widmer, on behalf of the GIZ develoPPP team, was happy about the outcome of this develoPPP project. She noted, “By equipping local businesses with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to meet industry standards, the project has contributed to strengthen local capacity and long-term economic resilience.”
The project is aligned with Ghana’s broader vision for industrialization and job creation. The Deputy CEO in charge of Local Content at the Mineral’s Commission, Victoria Awuni, at the event also disclosed, “Through local procurement, mining companies can contribute to value retention within the country, promote inclusive growth, and reduce dependency on imports”.
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About develoPPP
develoPPP is a funding programme of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It is aimed at companies that want to invest sustainably in a developing or emerging country and expand their local operations. Prerequisites for support are a long-term business interest in the country and a sustainable developmental benefit for the local people. With develoPPP Classic and develoPPP Ventures, the programme offers customised funding opportunities for already well-established enterprises as well as aspiring start-ups. develoPPP is implemented by two experienced partners in German development cooperation: DEG Impulse gGmbH and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. For more information, visit www.develoPPP.de
About Golden Star Resources
Golden Star Resources Ltd. is a mid-tier gold mining company with over a quarter-century in age and total historical production of over two million ounces of gold. The Company currently has one operating mine (Wassa Mine) situated along the prolific Ashanti Gold Belt in Ghana, West Africa. In addition to operational growth, the company has consistently grown through exploration and corporate development activities. Golden Star (Wassa) Limited has been incorporated since 2001 and has mined open pit and underground resources. Wassa has significant potential exploration upside, and a long-life mine is expected to be realized. In November 2021 Golden Star and Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining Co. announced that they had entered into an Arrangement Agreement under which Chifeng would acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Golden Star.
About GIZ
As a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and international education work, GIZ is dedicated to building a future worth living around the world. GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment, energy and the environment, and peace and security. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is our main commissioning party. Currently, GIZ promotes sustainable development in Ghana via about 50 programmes and projects. GIZ is boosting Ghana's potential by focusing its projects on three priority areas: Responsibility for our planet - climate and energy, Training and sustainable growth for decent jobs as well as Peaceful and inclusive societies. Additionally, our portfolio extends to other areas such as environment, peace and security. Another focus of GIZ’s work is linking business interests with development-policy goals. For more information, please visit www.giz.de/ghana