The Cooperative Department of the Akuapim Municipal Assembly on the 18th December, 2026 organized a one-day intensive ice cream production training for residents of the municipality, with focus on empowering women through skills development and income generation.
In her opening remarks, Madam Francisca encouraged participants to adopt ice cream production for both household use and commercial purposes. She emphasized the importance of discipline, consistency, and a business-minded approach, urging participants to treat ice cream production as a viable enterprise capable of generating profit through mass production rather than relying on free distribution. She further highlighted the evolving role of modern women in contributing meaningfully to household welfare through entrepreneurship.
Madam Francisca also outlined the range of social interventions provided by the Assembly, including capacity-building programmes, start-up support, and assistance for vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities. She encouraged participants to take advantage of these initiatives to improve their economic standing and overall quality of life.
The training facilitator educated participants on the various types of ice cream and the correct ingredients required to enhance flavour and quality. Participants were taken through a practical, step-by-step demonstration of the production process, including the whisking of cream and the incorporation of flavours such as chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. Prepared samples were subsequently shared for tasting.
Emphasizing the economic potential of ice cream production, the facilitator noted that effective branding and attractive packaging could significantly increase market appeal and sales, particularly within a health-conscious environment. He also stressed the importance of hygiene in food preparation, explaining its role in ensuring consumer safety, maintaining product quality, and building customer confidence. Participants were further advised to explore strategic sales outlets such as schools, churches, and cooperative community spaces.
In her closing remarks, the Director for Cooperatives, Madam Dorcas Kwakye, urged participants to take the ice cream production training seriously and put the knowledge and skills acquired to productive economic use. She explained that the training forms part of broader efforts to empower women to become financially independent through entrepreneurship and value addition. Madam Kwakye noted that such capacity-building initiatives are intended to create sustainable livelihood opportunities and improve household incomes. She further assured participants that the Assembly, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, would continue to organise similar skills-development programmes and encouraged them to prepare themselves to take advantage of future training opportunities.
The training brought together participants from diverse backgrounds, including Assembly officials, heads of department, members of the clergy, and members of the general public, creating an inclusive learning environment.
Participants were encouraged to consistently apply the skills and knowledge acquired during the training to establish sustainable livelihoods. The Assembly reaffirmed the government’s commitment to women’s empowerment through continuous support and the implementation of future programmes aimed at enhancing economic independence and community development.
AKUAPIM SOUTH MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY
Dept. of Cooperatives Empowers Residents Through Ice Cream Production Training
In her opening remarks, Madam Francisca encouraged participants to adopt ice cream production for both household use and commercial purposes. She emphasized the importance of discipline, consistency, and a business-minded approach, urging participants to treat ice cream production as a viable enterprise capable of generating profit through mass production rather than relying on free distribution. She further highlighted the evolving role of modern women in contributing meaningfully to household welfare through entrepreneurship.
Madam Francisca also outlined the range of social interventions provided by the Assembly, including capacity-building programmes, start-up support, and assistance for vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities. She encouraged participants to take advantage of these initiatives to improve their economic standing and overall quality of life.
The training facilitator educated participants on the various types of ice cream and the correct ingredients required to enhance flavour and quality. Participants were taken through a practical, step-by-step demonstration of the production process, including the whisking of cream and the incorporation of flavours such as chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. Prepared samples were subsequently shared for tasting.
Emphasizing the economic potential of ice cream production, the facilitator noted that effective branding and attractive packaging could significantly increase market appeal and sales, particularly within a health-conscious environment. He also stressed the importance of hygiene in food preparation, explaining its role in ensuring consumer safety, maintaining product quality, and building customer confidence. Participants were further advised to explore strategic sales outlets such as schools, churches, and cooperative community spaces.
In her closing remarks, the Director for Cooperatives, Madam Dorcas Kwakye, urged participants to take the ice cream production training seriously and put the knowledge and skills acquired to productive economic use. She explained that the training forms part of broader efforts to empower women to become financially independent through entrepreneurship and value addition. Madam Kwakye noted that such capacity-building initiatives are intended to create sustainable livelihood opportunities and improve household incomes. She further assured participants that the Assembly, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, would continue to organise similar skills-development programmes and encouraged them to prepare themselves to take advantage of future training opportunities.
The training brought together participants from diverse backgrounds, including Assembly officials, heads of department, members of the clergy, and members of the general public, creating an inclusive learning environment.
Participants were encouraged to consistently apply the skills and knowledge acquired during the training to establish sustainable livelihoods. The Assembly reaffirmed the government’s commitment to women’s empowerment through continuous support and the implementation of future programmes aimed at enhancing economic independence and community development.
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