A former National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the current Member of Parliament (MP) for Akuapem North in Ghana’s Eastern Region, Sammi Awuku, has been appointed as Vice President for Africa at SME Global.

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His appointment was confirmed in a letter dated March 10, 2025, signed by Lilia Heitz, Secretary General of SME Global under the International Democracy Union (IDU).

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“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.

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“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.”

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The letter expressed confidence in Awuku’s capacity to advance the organization’s mission and make a meaningful impact on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa.

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SME Global serves as the trade and economic wing of the IDU, committed to promoting SMEs and startups on a global scale. It brings together policymakers from IDU-affiliated political parties and business leaders to advocate for economic policies that support enterprise growth, reduced taxation, and sustainable business practices.

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As Vice President for Africa, Awuku will lead initiatives to strengthen SME policies, push for regulatory reforms, and support small businesses in playing a more significant role in Africa’s economic transformation. His leadership is expected to reinforce SME Global’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and addressing challenges faced by businesses across the continent.

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In his new role, Awuku will collaborate with other senior officials at SME Global, including President Jörgen Warborn, MEP (Sweden), and Vice Presidents Randy Hoback, MP (Canada), Todd McClay, MP (New Zealand), Kevin Hollinrake, MP (United Kingdom), and Germana Figueroa Casas, MP (Argentina).

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His appointment marks a renewed focus on Africa within SME Global, as the organization aims to drive innovation, advocate for business-friendly policies, and create a more supportive environment for SMEs to thrive.

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