About NENet

Building a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Northern Ghana through collaboration, innovation, and inclusive growth.

Background and Context

Northern Ghana is a region of considerable economic potential that remains largely untapped. Spanning five administrative regions and home to approximately five million people, the North contains nearly half of Ghana's land area but accounts for a significantly smaller share of its economic output.

The region's poverty rates stand at roughly twice the national average, with the Upper West and Upper East regions recording some of the highest incidences of poverty in the country.

Within this challenging environment, entrepreneurship persists. Northern Ghana hosts thousands of micro, small, and medium enterprises operating across diverse value chains, sustaining families, creating employment, and forming the backbone of local economies.

5
Regions
5M
Population
50% Land Area
But smaller economic share

Our Vision

'A Northern Ghana where entrepreneurs are globally competitive, investment-ready, and central to inclusive economic growth.'

Looking to the future

Our Mission

To empower entrepreneurs in Northern Ghana by connecting them to practical knowledge, finance, markets, technology, and strategic partnerships — through collaborative platforms that drive business growth, innovation, and lasting socio-economic impact.

Making it happen today

Our Core Values

The principles that guide everything we do at NENet

Inclusion

Leaving no entrepreneur behind

Collaboration

Building together across sectors

Innovation

Practical solutions for real challenges

Impact

Measurable economic and social outcomes