President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the government’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, a $4 billion initiative aimed at reviving Ghana’s economy through round-the-clock productivity and expanded export capacity. The programme is designed to stimulate productivity, accelerate exports, and generate inclusive economic opportunities across key sectors.
The President described the initiative as a “national reset” and a bold strategic shift to unlock the country’s full productive potential. He emphasized that the programme will be private-sector-led, with government playing a facilitative role to foster enterprise-level innovation and investment.
The initiative aims to create 1.7 million quality jobs over four years, reduce import dependency, and reposition Ghana as a competitive player in regional and global export markets. The government will provide $300-400 million as seed capital, with the private sector expected to drive the programme’s implementation.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
