VALUES

1. HUMAN VALUE

UPHOLDING human dignity, respect and understanding, and ensuring equal opportunity and fairness in all dealings in order to build a climate of trust and unity.

2. PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT

PROVIDING the opportunity for all members to grow and develop, to the benefit of both individual and the industry.

3. COMMUNICATION

MAINTAINING open, honest, respectful and timeous two-way communication (between the association and members, and among members) and the sharing of information.

4.HEALTH AND SAFETY

PROVIDING a healthy, safe and secure operating environment for all members and customers.

5. EMPOWERMENT

DEVELOPING an environment in which all stakeholders are empowered through involvement decision-making and accountability for decisions that affect them.

6. RECOGNITION AND REWARD

RECOGNISING and rewarding continuous improvement that enhances performance in the achievement of our mutually agreed goals.

All About GPPCA

The GPPCA, formed in January, 1980 has been the official mouthpiece of Ghanaian industries using paper and paper products as their basic raw materials.

What GPPCA Offers

GPPCA offers the following services for its members:

·        Advocacy and lobbying role in government establishments for favorable policies

·        Seek business opportunities .

·        Organize training facilities, seminars, workshops and breakfast meetings.

·        Welfare programs.

·        Information dissemination.

·        Arrange for members to attend overseas printing exhibitions and trade fairs.

·        Arrange for bulk importation of raw materials and sell at affordable prices to members.

Objectives of GPPCA

GPPCA is committed to help the printing industry to grow and develop to the benefit of both the individual and the industry. Specifically,

·     Organize all Printers, Paper Converters and allied service companies for the expressed purpose of promoting the special interests of the printing and its allied industry;

·        Help improve upon the standards of the printing and paper converting in Ghana;

·        Seek on behalf of member companies internal and external trade relations;

·Get the industry involved in the export drive consistent with the objective of the Ghana Government.

 Membership, GPPCA’s Strength

Membership is open to all companies registered in Ghana that are engaged in one form or another in the printing and paper converting industry. The association has an active membership of 127, made up of large-scale, medium and small scale printing and allied industries.

 The Association seeks to increase its membership.

 How GPPCA Works

GPPCA prepares and presents memoranda and policy papers on matters affecting the industry to the Government, policy makers and interest groups; for consideration;

GPPCA is in constant link with the Government, opinion leaders and the business community to articulate members’ concerns for a better economic environment.