ILO and GEA work towards supporting members from the informal economy against the COVID-19 outbreak for onward transition to formality in Ghana

The International Labour Organization provided support to GEA to conduct a needs assessment survey of  members of the Council for Indigenous Businesses Associations (CIBA) to identify areas where GEA can offer support amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The study further sought to evaluate the incentives required to facilitate a speedy transition from the informal economy to formality. CIBA is an umbrella body of fifteen (15) business associations, comprising of market women, hairdressers, barbers, dressmakers, garage operators, farmers, welders, masons, jewellers, carpenters and painters, among others. The Council is strongly affiliated to GEA. Click to download full report