Former National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Member of Parliament (MP) for Akuapem North Constituency in the Eastern Region of Ghana, Hon. Sammi Awuku, has been appointed as the Vice President of SME Global in charge of Africa.
In his appointment letter dated March 10, 2025, and signed by Lilia Heitz, Secretary General of SME Global of the International Democracy Union, it reads in part:
“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.”
SME Global is the trade and economic arm of the IDU and an influential center-right network dedicated to the advancement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups worldwide.
The organization brings together policymakers from the International Democracy Union (IDU) member parties, along with business leaders from across the globe. It provides a platform for networking, collaboration, and policy advocacy, championing low taxation, economic responsibility, and individual liberty within a socially-oriented market economy.
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 organization plays a key role in shaping SME-friendly policies, addressing bureaucratic barriers, and fostering an environment conducive to innovation and economic growth.
As Vice President for SME Global in charge of Africa, Mr. 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.
Sammi Awuku will work closely with Board Members of SME Global including: Jörgen Warborn, MEP, President, SME Global, Coordinator of the International Trade Committee for the European People’s Party (EPP) Group, Sweden; Randy Hoback, MP, Vice-President, SME Global, Member of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, Canada; Hon. Todd McClay, MP, Vice-President, SME Global, Minister for Trade and Agriculture, New Zealand; Kevin Hollinrake, MP, Vice-President, SME Global, Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, United Kingdom; and Germana Figueroa Casas, MP, Vice-President, SME Global, Member of the Chamber of Deputies, Argentina.
