Mobile Money Fintech and UMB Complete Final MSME Workshop for Hairdressers and Beauticians in Accra
Mobile Money Fintech LTD and UMB Bank held the third and final workshop for members of the Ghana Hairdressers and Beauticians Association in Accra
In Brief
- •Mobile Money Fintech LTD and UMB Bank held the third and final workshop for members of the Ghana Hairdressers and Beauticians Association in Accra
- •The three‑session series took place in Kumasi, Takoradi and Accra, targeting informal sector MSMEs
- •Training covered customer service, financial literacy, digital tools and mobile money access
- •Partners plan to continue engagement and support beyond the workshops
- •Participants received resources and souvenirs to aid business growth
Why It Matters
The program demonstrates a targeted effort to strengthen Ghana’s informal economy by equipping women‑led hairdressers and beauticians with essential business skills and mobile money tools. By improving financial literacy and customer service, the initiative aims to boost profitability and scalability, creating a multiplier effect across the broader MSME ecosystem. Such capacity‑building efforts are critical for inclusive economic growth and financial inclusion in emerging markets.
Key Details
- Workshop Count
- 3
- Locations
- Kumasi, Takoradi, Accra
- Target Group
- Hairdressers and Beauticians
- Partner
- UMB Bank
- Focus Pillars
- Customer Service, Financial Literacy, Digital Tools
Context & Background
Ghana’s informal sector, which includes hairdressers and beauticians, contributes significantly to the national economy but often lacks structured business support. Initiatives like this workshop aim to bridge that gap through financial inclusion and capacity building.
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