Hon. Sammi Awuku, the former National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Member of Parliament for Akuapem North in Ghana’s Eastern Region, has been appointed as the Vice President of SME Global in Charge of Africa.
The appointment, effective March 10, 2025, was confirmed in a letter signed by Lilia Heitz, Secretary General of the International Democracy Union’s SME Global arm.
The letter expresses confidence that Awuku’s leadership will significantly contribute to advancing SME Global’s mission to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) worldwide.
SME Global, a trade and economic arm of the IDU, is a prominent center-right network that champions the growth of SMEs and startups.
It serves as a platform for collaboration among policymakers from IDU member parties and global business leaders, advocating for low taxation, economic responsibility, and individual liberty within a market-oriented economy.
The organization is dedicated to promoting practical solutions for business challenges and ensuring that SMEs are central to global policy discussions.
In his new role, Awuku will play a pivotal part in advancing SME initiatives across Africa. His responsibilities will include advocating for regulatory reforms and emphasizing the crucial role of SMEs in economic and political transformation.
His appointment highlights a strengthened commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and ensuring that small businesses continue to thrive in a dynamic global market.
Awuku will work alongside a distinguished Board of Vice Presidents, including Jörgen Warborn, MEP (Sweden), Randy Hoback, MP (Canada), Hon. Todd McClay, MP (New Zealand), Kevin Hollinrake, MP (UK), and Germana Figueroa Casas, MP (Argentina). Together, they will drive efforts to shape policies that foster SME growth and innovation worldwide.
