President John Dramani Mahama hosted a high-level Presidential Dialogue in Accra on Monday, February 23, 2026, to outline the government’s strategic roadmap for economic recovery and private sector revitalization.
The forum brought together key government officials and captains of industry to engage directly on stabilizing the national economy and fostering an environment conducive to business growth.
During the session, the President announced that Cabinet is in the final stages of approving a landmark Agribusiness Policy designed to drive industrial growth and enhance value addition across the agricultural sector.
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, detailed a comprehensive strategy centered on resetting the economy by strengthening Ghana’s industrial base. She emphasized that the ministry is rolling out targeted interventions in manufacturing and agro-processing to reduce import dependency and create sustainable employment for the youth.
Minister Ofosu-Adjare stressed the necessity of transitioning Ghana from a raw material exporter to a value-driven industrial economy, assuring business leaders that the government is actively working to remove regulatory bottlenecks and improve access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The dialogue also featured insights from the Minister for Finance, who outlined fiscal measures aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability through disciplined expenditure and improved revenue mobilization.
He urged the private sector to ensure that emerging economic gains are translated into tangible benefits for Ghanaian consumers.
Additionally, the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, noted that the dialogue is part of a broader commitment to ensure that state policies reflect the practical realities of the business community. Participants lauded the engagement as a timely platform for building investor confidence and fostering the collaboration necessary to drive Ghana’s regional and continental export competitiveness.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
