Individual development and empowerment leads to freedom which is the basis for all progress. This is something Bio-Exotica not only understands full well but also puts into action.

As Kwame explains “The peninsula in lake Volta, where Bio-Exotica is established, was totally cut off from the rest of the country after the Akasombo Dam was built in Lake Volta 40 years ago. This resulted in a total disconnection of any economic activity with the rest of the country. The local population lived from cassava production, and often (inter)national organizations came to investigate the possibilities for starting a development project in this area. A lot was promised but nothing was realized until the founders of Bio-Exotica came to the area.

Bio-Exotica is a new promoter in the area as the company is the sole employer in the Asegya area, providing work for more than 100 workers and staff. With the establishment of the company it was possible to upgrade the working and educational facilities for the local population, as well as offer extensive training programs for the workers and earmarking education. This has resulted in a hard working, satisfied labour force and the founding of the only modern primary school in the neighbouring village in 2006. The company also plays an active social role in the lakeside community.  Recently another local school was completely renovated and educational tools provided thanks to funding from Bio-Exotica

The company-funded developments around Bio-Exotica have triggered the national authorities to take action as well, implementing extended electricity lines to households in the area and tarring main roads.