Deadline: 22 April 2025
The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) and the Management Development and Productivity Institute (MDPI) are pleased to announce the Call for Applications for the Ghana National Kaizen Award 2025.
The GNKA is Ghana’s premier award recognizing excellence in Kaizen—a Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement through small, incremental changes. Over the years, Kaizen has empowered businesses around the world to streamline operations, improve productivity, and boost employee morale. In Ghana, this powerful tool has taken root with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Pan-Africa Productivity Association (PAPA), making the country a key hub for Kaizen in West Africa.
Building on this legacy, the Ghana National Kaizen Award 2025 seeks to honor the best Kaizen-performing enterprises in Ghana and select national representatives for the upcoming Africa Kaizen Awards.
Objectives
- The Ghana National Kaizen Award aims to:
- Identify and nominate Ghanaian enterprises for the Africa Kaizen Award.
- Showcase the benefits of Kaizen practices to the public.
- Inspire a wider adoption of Kaizen principles among businesses and institutions in Ghana.
Award Categories
- Micro and Small Scale Enterprises: 50 or fewer workers (regular and non-regular combined)
- Medium Scale Enterprises: More than 50 and up to 250 workers
- Large Scale Enterprises: More than 250 workers
Selection and Recognition
- Winners will be notified mid-May 2025 to prepare for the Africa Kaizen Awards.
- An official award ceremony will be held in September 2025, celebrating Ghana’s most committed Kaizen champions.
Eligibility Criteria
- Enterprises must:
- Be legally registered and operating in Ghana.
- Have conducted Kaizen activities in both 2023 and 2024.
- Provide photographic evidence of before-and-after Kaizen improvements.
- Present measurable performance indicators showing Kaizen impact.
- Demonstrate benefits beyond business growth, including improvements in employee welfare.
- Be willing to share their Kaizen journey publicly to inspire others.
For more information, visit GEA.