PROFILE OF THE GHANA CHAMBER FOR ENTREPRENEURS WITH DISABILITIES
WHO WE ARE
GCED is a network of businessmen and women with Disabilities who have decided to come together to break down all barriers that negatively affect their participation in the business environment.
VISION
GCED envisioned a Ghanaian society which is economically inclusive of persons with Disabilities, giving equal opportunity to create their own businesses as well as equal access to employment, in accordance with the National disability Act (715) and the UNCRPD.
MISSION
The Mission of the GCED is to contribute towards the creation of an enabling business environment that could enhance entrepreneurial abilities and entrepreneurship among PWDs.
AIMS/ OBJECTIVES
- Advocacy for Disability inclusive Business Environment.
- Promoting disability inclusive financial sector in which PWDs can access credits.
- Provide Entrepreneurial training for PWD business owners
- Providing relevant business-related information to businessmen and women with disabilities
- Monitoring of government implementation of pro-disability business policies such as the common fund for persons with Disabilities at the District Assemblies
- Mentoring PWDs in entrepreneurship.
- Promote networking among members locally and internationally