Julius Debrah Champions Expansion of Kaizen Model in Talks with JICA to Drive Productivity Growth
The Chief of Staff at the Presidency, Julius Debrah, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening productivity and efficiency systems following a high-level engagement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on deepening the Kaizen model in Ghana.
The discussions, held with a delegation led by JICA Chief Representative Mr. Takayuki Uchiyama, centered on strategies to scale up Kaizen from project-based implementation into a fully embedded national movement that enhances continuous improvement across institutions and businesses.
Mr. Debrah emphasized that the adoption of Kaizen remains a critical part of Ghana’s broader development strategy, particularly in improving operational efficiency, boosting innovation, and strengthening competitiveness within both the public and private sectors.
He noted that institutions such as the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) have already made significant strides in introducing Kaizen principles to MSMEs, helping businesses improve productivity and adopt more structured management practices.
According to him, these reforms align with the government’s economic transformation agenda under the leadership of H.E. John Dramani Mahama, which prioritises industrialisation, job creation, and private sector-led growth.
The meeting brought together senior representatives from JICA’s governance, technical, and private sector teams, alongside officials from GEA, highlighting a shared commitment to strengthening Ghana’s enterprise development ecosystem.
Development partners including United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Kaizen Excellence Center of Ethiopia were also acknowledged for their continued support in advancing productivity enhancement initiatives across Africa.
The engagement concluded with a renewed call to institutionalise Kaizen as a long-term national framework for driving sustainable economic growth and competitiveness.
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