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24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat

Ghana's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat — government body managing multi-shift employment pilot and brokering investment agreements targeting 1.7 million jobs by end of 2028.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat had signed Joint Development Agreements worth about US$5.5 billion with its co-development partners as of May 2026, within a project pipeline of US$11.5 billion. …

    We’ve signed $5.5bn agreements to transform economy, 1.7m jobs to be created – 24-Hour Economy Secretariat
  3. Joy Online

    The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat had signed Joint Development Agreements worth about US$5.5 billion with its co-development partners as of May 2026, within a project pipeline of US$11.5 billion. …

    We’ve signed $5.5bn agreements to transform economy, 1.7m jobs to be created – 24-Hour Economy Secretariat
  4. Joy Online

    … Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Presidency, Senior Presidential Advisor and Coordinator of the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat, Dr Augustus Goosie Tanoh, said the initiative seeks to transform Ghana from an exporter of raw materials …

    MIE Group targets bigger investment deals as 7th GITW Week opens in Accra
  5. June 2026
  6. Joy Online

    … Mr Abdul Nasser Alidu Suglo, Chief Programme Officer of the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat, said the initiative sought to drive exports, increase productivity, and create jobs, with the BPO sector expected to play a pivotal role. …

    Ghana positions itself as preferred outsourcing hub at London roundtable

Today

  1. Budget-backed phased approach needed for 24-hour economy policy

    Professor Godfred Bokpin, an economist at the University of Ghana Business School, has urged the government to implement the 24-hour economy policy in phases with dedicated yearly budget allocations, arguing that the current structure lacks design, financial backing, and an enforceable framework.

    7 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. 24-hour economy '1-3-3' employment model piloted at multiple workplaces

    The Chief Programme Officer of the 24-hour Economy Secretariat says the '1-3-3' multi-shift employment model is being piloted at filling stations and firms affiliated with the Association of Ghana Industries, as well as at eleven state enterprises and about 268 petroleum stations.

    21 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. 24-hour economy's 1-3-3 employment model gaining traction

    The Chief Programme Officer of Ghana's 24-hour Economy Secretariat says the '1-3-3' employment model is already being implemented at some workplaces, including eleven state enterprises, 268 fuel stations piloting the multi-shift system, and 33 AGI-affiliated companies.

    21 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

  1. 24-hour economy secretariat unable to quantify jobs created yet

    The Chief Programme Officer of Ghana's 24-hour Economy Secretariat says the government cannot yet provide a total figure for jobs created under the policy, citing the need to work with the Ghana Statistical Service to establish reliable measurement systems before announcing employment impact data.

    19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Chief Programme Officer defends 24-hour economy policy against Bawumia

    Abdul-Nasser Suglo Alidu, Chief Programme Officer of the 24-hour Economy Secretariat, has defended the government's flagship 24-hour economy policy against criticism from NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who questioned whether promised jobs have materialised. Suglo cited multi-shift operations across state enterprises, filling stations, and private companies as evidence of implementation, noting 268 filling stations and 33 AGI-member companies operating multiple shifts.

    19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. $270m poultry deal signed to create 12,000 jobs

    Ghana's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat and four investment partners have signed an agreement for a US$270 million National Poultry Transformation Programme aimed at creating 12,000 direct jobs, reducing poultry imports, and boosting exports. The programme will expand domestic production across the entire poultry value chain, with first-phase output expected at 20,000 tonnes of dressed and processed broiler products annually.

    1 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. $270m poultry investment to create 12,000 jobs

    The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat has signed an agreement with four investment partners for a US$270 million National Poultry Transformation Programme to boost domestic poultry production and create 12,000 direct jobs. The initiative will develop an integrated poultry value chain and is expected to produce 20,000 tonnes of dressed and processed broiler products annually in its first phase, reducing Ghana's dependence on imported poultry.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 30 August

  1. $270m investment to revitalise Ghana's poultry industry and reduce imports

    The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat has brokered a US$270 million investment agreement to develop an integrated poultry value chain covering feed production, hatcheries, farming, processing and distribution, aiming to reduce Ghana's dependence on imported chicken and support local food security.

    30 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 17 July

  1. 24-Hour Economy Secretariat signs $5.5bn in development agreements

    Ghana's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat has signed Joint Development Agreements worth US$5.5 billion with co-development partners as of May 2026, within a project pipeline of US$11.5 billion, targeting the creation of 1.7 million jobs by end of 2028.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. 24-Hour Economy Secretariat signs $5.5bn development agreements

    The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat has signed Joint Development Agreements worth US$5.5 billion with co-development partners as of May 2026, within a US$11.5 billion project pipeline. The programme targets 1.7 million decent jobs by end of 2028, including direct, indirect and induced jobs, with four agreements signed in the past 90 days aimed at more than 160,000 direct jobs.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. 24-Hour Economy Secretariat signs $5.5bn development agreements

    Ghana's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat has signed Joint Development Agreements worth $5.5 billion with co-development partners as of May 2026, within an $11.5 billion project pipeline. The programme targets creating 1.7 million decent jobs by end of 2028, with four agreements signed in the past 90 days targeting more than 160,000 direct jobs.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. 24-Hour Economy Secretariat signs $5.5bn agreements, targets 1.7m jobs

    The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat has signed Joint Development Agreements worth US$5.5 billion with co-development partners as of May 2026, within a project pipeline of US$11.5 billion, with a target to create 1.7 million decent jobs by the end of 2028. Four agreements signed in the past 90 days have combined targets of more than 160,000 direct jobs.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. MIE Group opens 7th Ghana Investment and Trade Week

    Organisers of the Ghana Investment and Trade Week, MIE Events, opened the 7th edition in Accra on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, with the aim of attracting foreign direct investment, strengthening industrial partnerships, and positioning Ghana as a gateway for businesses seeking opportunities in West Africa. The event brings together investors, policymakers, business leaders and exhibitors from several countries, with previous editions having linked Ghanaian businesses to investors and companies from China, India, Türkiye and Italy.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Ghana promotes outsourcing and digital services to UK investors

    The Business Outsourcing Services Association of Ghana hosted a Global Business Services Executive Roundtable in London to present Ghana as a competitive outsourcing and digital services destination. Senior government officials, industry leaders, and investors discussed Ghana's talent pool, digital infrastructure, and supportive policies as advantages for serving UK and European markets.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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