Member Networks
Wa Zonal
Wa Zonal
Background
Wa Outgrower Business (OB) Network is located in Wa Municipal in both Upper and Savanna Region.
Purpose of Establishment
Wa OB Network was established in March 2018 and serves as an association to promote, protect and bring about the spirit of corporation and understanding among members to enhance business gains by providing a strong network of stakeholder linkages, advocate and share ideas for sustainability.
Members
The network has 25 members (23 males and 2 females) and supports 8,211 (4,156 males and 4,055 females)
Our Vision
Create vibrant and resealing agriculture enterprises that produce to feed the population and raw material supply to industries in Ghana and beyond
Our Mission
We facilitate business development and support services including advocacy for members through strong linkages and stakeholder engagements.
Our Core Values
1. Promotion of business opportunities that are economically sound for members.
2. Mutually beneficial relationships based on trust and loyalty.
3. Sustainable farming that protects the environment.
4. Capacity building for members to promote agriculture productivity, quality and business growth.
5. Transparency and fairness in all dealings.
6. Promotion of capacity building for members that promote agriculture productivity, quality and business growth.
Objectives
Promote social solidarity, corporation and understanding among members to enhance business operations by providing a strong network with linkage to stakeholders in the communities, districts and Ghana at large.
Services
The network provides services to 8,000 smallholder farmers in the production of maize, rice, soya and cowpea include land preparation, threshing, marketing and inputs with repayment in-kind expected after harvest even though some farmers pay for cash for services delivered.
Bussiness Ventures and Partnerships
The network has strong collaboration with MoFA and also business contracts with
RMG, Ghana Commodity Exchange.
In addition, the network has capacity on governance structure, total quality advocacy financial management, and relationship with financial institutions.