Sammi Awuku appointed Vice President of SME Global for Africa
A Former Director General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and Member of Parliament (MP) for Akuapem North Constituency, Sammi Awuku, has been appointed as the Vice President of SME Global in Charge of Africa.
Parts of his appointment letter, dated March 10, 2025, and signed by Lilia Heitz, Secretary General of the SME Global of the International Democracy Union, read, “On behalf of the Executive Office of SME Global, I am pleased to formally confirm your appointment as Vice-President of SME Global of the IDU.
“We are confident that your contributions will be instrumental in driving our mission forward and fostering impactful initiatives. We appreciate your willingness to take on this responsibility and look forward to working together to strengthen the SME landscape globally. Once again, congratulations, and welcome to SME Global.”
As Vice President for SME Global in charge of Africa, Sammi Awuku will be instrumental in driving initiatives that support SMEs across the continent, advocating for regulatory reforms, and amplifying the role of small businesses in political and economic transformation.
His appointment signals a strengthened commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and ensuring that SMEs continue to thrive in an ever-evolving global business landscape.
SME Global is the Trade and Economic arm of the IDU and an influential, centre-right network dedicated to the advancement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups worldwide.
With a strong commitment to empowering SMEs and entrepreneurs, SME Global facilitates practical solutions to modern business challenges while ensuring that SME concerns remain central to global policy discussions.
The organisation plays a key role in shaping SME-friendly policies, addressing bureaucratic barriers, and fostering an environment conducive to innovation and economic growth.
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