Benedicta Baaba Bartels is a passionate and dedicated early-career professional in the field of agribusiness, bringing a blend of academic knowledge and hands-on project experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), equipping her with a strong foundation in the business principles of agriculture.
Eager to apply her training, Benedicta has actively engaged in several high-impact agricultural development projects in Ghana. She has served as an Associate Coordinator, providing crucial support in the implementation and day-to-day operations of key initiatives. Her work demonstrates a keen ability to manage logistical tasks, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure project activities align with their objectives.
Her professional experience includes contributing to the Ghana EXIMBANK Youth in Greenhouse Enterprise Project (YuGEP), a $5 million program supporting youth-led agri-tech start-ups. In this role, she assisted in reviewing business plans, coordinating training sessions for over 150 aspiring agri-preneurs, and facilitating the award process for innovative greenhouse ventures.
Benedicta has also gained valuable exposure to large-scale value chain projects, providing support for the AGRA-funded Ghana Cassava Industrialization Partnership Project (GCIPP) and the Smallholder Inclusive Productivity and Market Access (SIPMA) project. Her responsibilities spanned farmer mobilization, consortium coordination, and organizing training for Farmer-Based Organizations (FBOs). Furthermore, she contributed to a strategic feasibility study for cold chain investment commissioned by the Danish Embassy, helping to identify post-harvest business opportunities across multiple commodity value chains.
Her practical skills were honed during internships at Norpalm Ghana Limited, where she supervised field operations and harvest record-keeping, and at the University of Cape Coast Teaching and Research Farm, where she gained experience in open-field vegetable production and livestock management.
Described as highly motivated, resourceful, and a strong team player, Benedicta is committed to quality and accuracy in her work. She is proficient in essential office software and has received specialized training in project monitoring tools like the AGRA Management Information System (AMIS). With a clear dedication to contributing to Ghana's agricultural sector, Benedicta Baaba Bartels represents the energetic and skilled new generation of agribusiness professionals ready to support sustainable and transformative growth.
