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Isaac Agyenim Boateng, MA, MSC

Empowering Africa’s Entrepreneurs | MSME Development Expert

Accra, Ghana

Isaac Agyenim Boateng is a Senior Business Advisor with over 18 years of experience in MSME development. He is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs across Ghana and West Africa through strategic business advisory and training.

About

Isaac Agyenim Boateng is a seasoned Senior Business Advisor at Ghana Enterprises Agency with over 18 years of experience in entrepreneurship development and MSME capacity building. He has a strong track record of securing grants and facilitating access to business financing for small enterprises. Isaac holds master's degrees in Global Business & Entrepreneurship and Public Sector Management, which inform his approach to local and global business challenges. His work focuses on empowering women and youth through targeted training and support, ensuring that African entrepreneurs can thrive in a competitive landscape.

Key Facts

  • Isaac Agyenim Boateng has over 18 years of experience in MSME development.
  • He secured a $7.25M EDAIF grant to train over 2,400 small business operators.
  • Isaac holds master's degrees from Gachon University in South Korea and Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration.
  • He currently leads MSME policy development at Ghana Enterprises Agency.
  • Isaac has facilitated access to business financing for over 70 entrepreneurs.
  • He has specialized in women's economic empowerment and youth employment generation.

Experience

Senior Business Advisor, MSME Development Directorate at Ghana Enterprises Agency Head Office

November 2022 - Present

Lead policy formulation and strategic direction for micro, small, and medium enterprises development across Ghana.

Senior Business Advisor & Centre Head at Ghana Enterprises Agency

August 2020 - November 2022

Organized training programmes for MSME owners and facilitated access to credit.

Internal Project Coordinator at Ghana Enterprises Agency

January 2020 - August 2020

Designed systems for large-scale project implementation focusing on youth employment.

Senior Business Advisor, Women Entrepreneurship Development at Ghana Enterprises Agency Head Office

October 2019 - August 2020

Specialized in women's economic empowerment through targeted business development interventions.

Senior Business Advisor, Entrepreneurship Development Department at Ghana Enterprises Agency Head Office

September 2011 - February 2017

Coordinated departmental activities and assisted in proposal development for funding acquisition.

Trainer/Motivator & Centre Head at Ghana Enterprises Agency

May 2004 - September 2011

Conducted training for micro and small-scale entrepreneurs and facilitated access to business development services.

Education

Master of Science in Global Business and Entrepreneurship

Gachon University, Seoul, South Korea

Master of Arts in Public Sector Management

Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Industrial Art

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Advanced Diploma in Business Studies

Institute of Commercial Management, UK

Credentials

AI Skills Africa- Africa AI Skills Fellowship
IBM Skills Build Certifications — IBM

Q&A

What is Isaac Agyenim Boateng's current role?

He is a Senior Business Advisor at Ghana Enterprises Agency.

How many years of experience does Isaac have in MSME development?

He has over 18 years of experience.

What degrees does Isaac hold?

He holds a Master of Science in Global Business and Entrepreneurship and a Master of Arts in Public Sector Management.

What is one of Isaac's key achievements?

He secured a $7.25M EDAIF grant to train over 2,400 small business operators.

What areas does Isaac specialize in?

He specializes in women's economic empowerment and youth employment generation.

Where is Isaac based?

He is based in Accra, Ghana.