Government secretariat promoting productivity-focused economic transformation through industrialisation and job creation in Ghana, signing $5.5bn in development agreements as of May 2026.
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The Ghanaian Times
… The seminar brought together representatives from the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, the 24-Hour Economy Authority, public and private sector institutions, development partners, and captains of industry. …
Adopt Kaizen to eliminate waste, improve performance — Chief of StaffThe Chronicle
… He welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the 24-Hour Economy Authority and an Indian renewable energy entity to provide affordable and sustainable power along the Volta Economic Corridor. …
Otumfuo To Government: Don’t Spare Illegal MinersDaily Guide
… Meanwhile, President Mahama has signed the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill into law, making it a dedicated authority to coordinate and oversee the policy’s implementation across the country. …
24-Hour Economy A Scam – Ibrahim AdjeiPresidential Adviser Goosie Tanoh has warned that democracy is retreating globally due to the rise of authoritarian leadership and political instability, citing developments in the United States, Russia, and Europe. He urged Ghanaians to remain committed to inclusive governance and peaceful coexistence to strengthen democratic institutions.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Presidential Adviser Goosie Tanoh has warned that democracy is retreating globally due to the rise of authoritarian leadership and political instability, citing developments in the United States, Russia, and Europe. He urged Ghanaians to remain committed to inclusive governance and peaceful coexistence to strengthen democratic institutions.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority says the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy through efficient industry operations, innovation, and value addition, rather than simply extending working hours.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority said the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy capable of creating better-paying jobs through industrialisation and value addition, not simply extending working hours. The policy seeks to maximise productive capacity by ensuring industries operate efficiently, embracing innovation, and creating opportunities across multiple sectors.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority says the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy through efficient industry operations, innovation, and value addition — not simply extending working hours. The policy seeks to create better-paying jobs across multiple sectors through industrialisation and maximised productive capacity.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presidential Adviser at the 24-Hour Economy Authority says the government's initiative aims to transform Ghana into a high-productivity economy through efficient industrial operations, innovation, and value addition rather than simply extending working hours.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Policymakers, trade experts and business leaders at the 2026 Citi Business Festival say Ghanaian businesses must take a more proactive role in leveraging opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area, citing the need for stronger private sector participation, policy coordination and trade financing to maximise benefits from Africa's $3 trillion single market.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Sugarcane Farmers Association of Ghana has suspended a planned demonstration against the Trade Minister after appeals from regional political and traditional leaders, setting a July deadline for government action on the idle Komenda Sugar Factory, commissioned in 2016 but still inoperative.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Journalism students at the University of Media, Arts and Communication joined a live Channel One TV discussion on how Ghana can maximise benefits from the African Continental Free Trade Area. A five-member panel, including the Acting National AfCFTA Coordinator and CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry, discussed opportunities and challenges, with speakers highlighting issues such as Ghana's high manufacturing power costs compared to global competitors.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Julius Debrah has called on public sector workers to embrace Kaizen, a Japanese management philosophy meaning "continuous improvement," to improve efficiency, eliminate waste, and enhance productivity in government institutions. The Chief of Staff noted that the current administration attaches great importance to performance, accountability, and the achievement of targets.
25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has urged the government to impose heavy penalties on those found culpable of illegal mining to deter galamsey, citing environmental degradation, forest destruction, and water pollution. He criticized government for lacking political will to prosecute all illegal miners, including government associates.
12 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ibrahim Adjei, a former presidential staffer under the NPP, has criticized the government's 24-Hour Economy policy as a scam, citing power outages that undermine businesses and economic stability. He also criticized the policy's "1-3-3" model as deceptive and impractical, arguing the necessary systems to support such an economy are not in place.
30 April 2026 · Daily Guide →