The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) has terminated the contracts of all 218 district coordinators under its Business in A Box (BizBox) initiative, sparking confusion and frustration among affected staff. The decision follows months of internal communication signalling uncertainty over contract renewals.
An initial memo issued on August 27 reminded coordinators that their contracts were subject to annual review. A second notice on October 27 revealed that their contracts had technically expired on August 31, 2025, and that management had not yet decided on renewal. The matter was concluded on December 3, when regional offices were directed to ensure all outgoing coordinators “cease reporting to work with immediate effect” and to begin onboarding newly selected coordinators.
The BizBox Project, a partnership between the Mastercard Foundation and the GEA, aims to create 250,000 dignified jobs for young people, 70% women and 10% persons with disabilities by 2027. It supports youth entrepreneurship through skills training, mentorship, business formalisation, product certification, and market access.
Positioned within Ghana’s broader efforts to reduce youth unemployment and foster an entrepreneurial economy, the project operates through five pillars: youth skills development, access to markets, startup kits, youth social networks, and institutional strengthening. The replacement of district coordinators marks a significant operational shift as the programme continues toward its long-term targets.