Sherif Ghali

Ghana's Youth President | Techpreneur | Policy & Youth Advocate | SmallBiz, Startups & Innovation Expert

Ghana’s Youth President, Founder & CEO, GCYE | Board member, NYA | Chairperson, CAYE Africa | Head of State Award Winner
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80+

Global Speaking Events

200+

Youth Businesses Funded

10+

National & Continental Policies Influenced

15

Youth and Entrepreneurs Engaged

About Sherif Ghali

Sherif Ghali is an award-winning entrepreneur, ecosystem architect, and policy strategist with over a decade of experience shaping youth entrepreneurship in Africa. As the founding CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs (GCYE) and the Chairperson of CAYE–Africa, Sherif has led programs that catalyze youth-led innovation, influence government policy, and foster public-private collaboration.
His work spans grassroots mobilization, high-level advisory, and fundraising efforts that have reached over 19,000 young entrepreneurs across Ghana.
Key Expertise
  • Youth Entrepreneurship Development
  • Startup Ecosystem Building
  • Policy Advocacy & Government Relations
  • Public-Private Partnerships
  • Fundraising & Grant Management
  • Keynote Speaking & Thought Leadership
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Work & Impact

Driving youth policy, entrepreneurship support, and institution building to improve opportunities for young people across Ghana and Africa.

Policy Advocacy

  • Ghana Youth Policy
  • Ghana Innovation & Startup Bill (GISB)
  • YELI: Young Entrepreneurs Leave Initiative
  • Public-Private Dialogue Forums

Entrepreneurial Support

  • YESS Fund
  • Student Entrepreneurs Programme (STEP)
  • APPENT – Apprenticeship to Entrepreneurship
  • Young Females Entreprenuers Programme (YoFEP)

Institutional Building

Funding & Partnerships

  • Secured over GHS 10 million in funding to support youth entrepreneurship programs, projects, and youth-led businesses
  • Strategic partnerships with international organizations
  • Grant writing and fundraising expertise

Speaking Engagements

Sherif Ghali have spoken at over 80+ national and international events, including conferences, policy dialogues, and high-level ministerial and presidential meetings, advocating for youth entrepreneurship, innovation, and inclusive economic growth.

CHOGM - Commonwealth Youth Forum

UK & Rwanda
Keynote address on youth entrepreneurship in Africa and policy recommendations for Commonwealth nations.

Africa Startup Conference

Algeria
Panel discussion on building sustainable startup ecosystems across African nations.

International Youth Day

Ghana

Keynote speaker addressing youth empowerment through entrepreneurship and innovation

DR Startup Act Conference

DR Congo

Shared insights from Ghana’s experience in developing startup legislation.

Africa-German Young Leader in Business

Berlin – Germany

Participated in the African-German Young Leaders in Business program as a thought leader.

Youth Konnect Africa

Rwanda

Facilitated workshops on youth entrepreneurship and policy engagement

Smart Africa Summit 2023

Zimbabwe – Victoria falls

Keynote speaker addressing the need for Startup Policy in Africa. 

The West Africa Business Forum

Nigeria, Lagos

Panel Discussion on Empowering African Women and Youth to spur Africa’s transformative agenda

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Boards and Committees

Sherif Ghali serves on several boards and committees due to his leadership in youth development, entrepreneurship, and policy advocacy. Here are some of the key committees he currently serves on:

Sherif Ghali | Techpreneur & Youth Advocate

Advisory Board Member – Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment

Shaping youth policy, enhancing coordination, and guiding programmes that drive entrepreneurship, innovation, and empowerment.

Board Member – National Youth Authority Board (NYA)

Spearheading the formation of the Ghana Youth Federation.

Co-chairperson – Ghana Startup Bill Technical Committee

Leading the technical committee responsible for drafting and implementing Ghana's Startup Bill to foster innovation and entrepreneurship.

Member – Ghana Inlcusive Business Technical Working Committee

Leading youth engagement on the National Inclusive Business Committee and supporting the selection and accreditation of inclusive businesses.

Co-chairperson – Impact Drive Return Steering Committee

Responsible for selecting and certifying Inclusive Business Coaches.

Co-chairperson – Mastercard-WUSC ACTIVATE Project Advisory Committee

Providing advisory support to the national project team leading the implementation of the ACTIVATE project, with a focus on empowering women in the agriculture and TVET sectors.

Member – Ghana Business Regulatory Reform Committee

Advising Government on reforms to improve Ghana's business regulatory environment, particularly for young entreprenuers and startups.

Member - NEIP–World Bank Hubs Grant Committee

Overseeing the allocation of grants to entrepreneurship hubs across Ghana under the NEIP-World Bank partnership.

Annual Private Sector Leaders Dialogue with President

Participating in high-level discussions with Ghana's President on private sector development and youth entrepreneurship.

Board Member – YepAfrica

Guiding the strategic direction of this pan-African youth empowerment platform.

Awards and Recognition

Sherif Ghali has received numerous awards and recognitions for his leadership in youth development, entrepreneurship, and policy advocacy. Below are some of the notable honours he has earned:

News & Updates

Videos

Sherif Ghali, CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs and President of the Ghana Youth Federation, joins experts on Woezor TV’s The Dialogue to discuss the State of the Youth Address (SOYA 2025). In this conversation, Sherif commends the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment for a data-driven report and calls for the institutionalisation of the Address as a permanent national platform for youth accountability. He speaks on youth addiction, unemployment, digital exposure, and the urgent need for policies that create opportunity instead of punishment. 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews on youth development, policy, and entrepreneurship in Ghana and Africa. #SOYA2025 #SherifGhali #GhanaYouth #YouthDevelopment #GhanaEntrepreneurs #WoezorTV #YouthPolicy #DrugAbuse #GamingAddiction #Innovation #CAYEAfrica #GCYE #GYF #GeorgeOpareAddo
Sherif Ghali on SOYA 2025: Youth Addiction Is a Leadership Failure
I shared clear views on how timely funding improves youth programmes and why Ghana should back a few high-growth entrepreneurs to build global companies. Your support for young founders works best when resources arrive on time and focus on scale.
Why Timely Youth Funding Matters and How Ghana Can Build Global Startups
Can Africa’s youth turn startups into job engines? In this powerful talk at the Africa Labour & Employment Summit, Sherif Ghali challenges leaders to back young entrepreneurs as the key to solving youth unemployment across the continent. 🔥 Bold ideas. Real solutions. 📢 Watch, share, and be part of the movement. #SherifGhali #YouthEmployment #StartupAfrica #AfricaLabourSummit #TEDTalkStyle #GCYE
How Young Entrepreneurs Can Solve Africa’s Jobs Crisis | Sherif Ghali
Ghana has taken a bold step—establishing a standalone Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment. In this exclusive interview, I share my unfiltered thoughts on what this means for young people, policy, entrepreneurship, and national development. 🔎 Is this the policy shift we’ve been waiting for? Or just another bureaucratic reshuffle? As CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs and Chair of CAYE-Africa, I explore the real impact of this move and what must follow for it to deliver. 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments. Is this the change youth deserve? #GhanaYouth #YouthMinistryGhana #SherifGhali #PolicyTalk #YouthEmpowerment #GhanaDevelopment #CAYEAfrica #GCYE #YouthVoices #MinistryOfYouth #GhanaPolitics #InnovationInAfrica
Ghana’s New Youth Ministry: A Game-Changer? | Sherif Ghali Speaks Out
In this insightful interview on Happy FM, we dive deep into the current state of the economy for startups and young entrepreneurs. We also discuss the Ghana Innovation and Startup Bill, and review the manifestos of the two major political parties ahead of the elections. I concluded with a passionate call to the youth who will be voting this year, encouraging them to pause and reflect on their choices before casting their votes. It’s time we think deeply about the future we want! Watch the full interview now, and let me know your thoughts in the comments below. #Startups #YouthEntrepreneurship #GhanaEconomy #GhanaInnovationBill #PoliticalParties #FutureOfGhana #VoteWisely #HappyFMInterview #Ghana2024
Exclusive Interview on Happy FM - The Future of Startups & Entrepreneurship in Ghana
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