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24-Hour Economy Secretariat

24-Hour Economy Secretariat — government agency coordinating Ghana's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, promoting production, agriculture, manufacturing, and export industries for job creation.

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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … He alleged that the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat had also not received funding from the GHS110 million allocation approved for the year, insisting that “the policy is dead on arrival. …

    Amin Adam describes 24-hour economy policy as ‘dead on arrival’

  3. Joy Online

    … Mr Tanoh said the programme would be jointly supervised by a steering committee made up of officials from the NPA and the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, which will monitor economic performance, operational efficiency, labour outcomes and safety compliance until November 2026. …

    Ghana launches petroleum downstream 24-hour economy pilot
Agriculture & Land

Ghana develops cut-flower corridor to boost horticulture exports

The News

Ghana is positioning its horticulture sector for export growth through a cut-flower corridor aimed at connecting local producers to European, West African, and Gulf markets. The Presidential Advisor on the 24-hour Economy said building a full industry requires connecting production to aggregation, processing, logistics, markets, and supporting services, citing Ghana's $75 million mango exports to 42 markets in 2024 as evidence of competitive potential.

12 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Ghana develops cut-flower corridor to boost horticulture exports

    Ghana is positioning its horticulture sector for export growth through a cut-flower corridor aimed at connecting local producers to European, West African, and Gulf markets. The Presidential Advisor on the 24-hour Economy said building a full industry requires connecting production to aggregation, processing, logistics, markets, and supporting services, citing Ghana's $75 million mango exports to 42 markets in 2024 as evidence of competitive potential.

    12 hours ago · Joy Online →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Government develops cut-flower export corridor via Tamale Air Cargo Hub

    Ghana's government is working with a private sector investor to develop a cut-flower production corridor from Daboya to the Tamale Air Cargo Hub for exports to Europe, West Africa, and the Gulf, as part of the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. 24-Hour Economy secures GH¢1bn for poultry value-chain development

    The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat and Accelerated Export Development Authority have mobilised financing commitments exceeding GH¢1 billion to support Ghana's poultry value chain, with the first phase targeting GH¢300 million. The funding, to be provided by private sector actors including ABSA, Fidelity and Ecobank, will support investments in feed production, day-old chick supply, equipment, processing, storage and veterinary services to boost local production and reduce dependence on imported chicken.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Government plans 150-acre air cargo hub at Tamale Airport

    The government plans to develop a 150-acre air cargo hub at Tamale International Airport to facilitate the export of vegetables, fruits and other high-value agricultural produce from northern Ghana to international markets, as part of its broader strategy to establish an integrated production and export system connecting agriculture, manufacturing, energy and logistics.

    30 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. 24-Hour Economy Secretariat and BOSAG develop Ghana outsourcing skills

    Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Secretariat and the Business Outsourcing Services Association of Ghana (BOSAG) plan to build the country's outsourcing talent pool through skills development, infrastructure and market access, positioning Ghana as a leading outsourcing destination. The partnership aims to create employment for young people through training aligned to international standards and multilingual capabilities.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

  1. Government unclear on ownership of 24-hour market rollout

    The government has rolled out "24-Hour Economy Markets" across the country since January, publicly branding them as flagship deliveries, but the Presidency's own 287-page blueprint commits only to 24/7 fish markets, and the Presidential Adviser on the 24-Hour Economy has now stated the secretariat has no responsibility for market development and belongs under the Ministry of Local Government.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

  1. 24-Hour Economy targets production, agriculture, manufacturing for jobs

    Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Secretariat says sustainable job creation will be driven by increased production, modernised agriculture, and manufacturing, alongside a coordinated national development plan, aimed at addressing employment needs particularly for youth.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana, China explore AI healthcare innovation partnership

    Ghana's Deputy Minister of Health called for stronger Ghana-China and West African cooperation to harness AI and medical technology to improve healthcare delivery at the 2026 China-West Africa Medical and Health Industry Expo in Accra. She emphasized that technology must be clinically validated, secure, affordable and support—not replace—health professionals' judgment.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Goosie Tanoh defends 24-Hour Economy programme implementation pace

    Presidential Adviser on the 24-Hour Economy Goosie Tanoh defended the pace of the government's 24-Hour Economy programme, arguing that the Secretariat, barely a year old, should not be expected to resolve longstanding national problems within such a short period. He noted that successive ministries had failed to address similar challenges over decades and stressed that the process required time, coordination and sustained effort.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Goosie Tanoh distances Secretariat from 24-Hour Markets project

    The Presidential Adviser on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development has stated that the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat has no role in the government's 24-Hour Markets project, which is instead the responsibility of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and is funded through the District Assemblies Common Fund. Tanoh noted that the Secretariat has been sued over demolitions related to the project despite having no involvement.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

  1. AGI backs 24-Hour Economy if properly implemented with industry input

    The Association of Ghana Industries welcomes government's 24-Hour Economy policy, saying successful implementation could significantly transform Ghana's industrial sector, but effectiveness will depend on how it is designed and implemented with industry consultation.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. AGI president cautions against quick expectations from 24-Hour Economy

    The Association of Ghana Industries president Seth Twum Akwaboah has cautioned against expecting overnight transformation under the government's 24-Hour Economy policy, urging the initiative be judged by its specific programmes and interventions rather than its name or slogan.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Civil Service must align work with Reset Agenda

    The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat has urged civil servants to align their work with Ghana's Reset Agenda through stronger coordination, evidence-based policymaking, and private-sector partnerships to drive investment and job creation. The Director of Innovative Finance noted that the Civil Service should help facilitate private-sector investment to address youth unemployment, with over 1.7 million youth aged 18–25 in vulnerable employment.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

  1. AU envoy calls for Ghana education overhaul to prevent conflict

    African Union High Representative Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas has called for a fundamental overhaul of Ghana's education system, arguing that quality education is essential for preventing conflict and sustaining peace. He says education must produce ethical leaders and responsible citizens capable of driving national development, warning that societies failing to provide young people with quality education and opportunities create conditions for division and conflict.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Chief Partnership Officer's 6.4% unemployment claim lacks official data support

    Dr Ishmael Nii Amanor Dodoo claimed Ghana's unemployment rate fell to 6.4%, but the latest Ghana Statistical Service data from Q3 2025 shows it at 13%, and the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review reports 12.8% — figures inconsistent with the official claim.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Ghana and Canada explore investment opportunities at Toronto forum

    Ghana and Canada gathered in Toronto for the 2026 Ghana-Canada Investment Forum to deepen economic cooperation and explore strategic investment opportunities. The event highlighted Ghana's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, examining how Canadian businesses and investors can partner with Ghanaian enterprises to support the country's economic transformation.

    17 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 12 June

  1. Ghana-Canada investment forum scheduled for June 2026

    Ghana and Canada will host an investment forum in Toronto on June 15, 2026, to explore strategic opportunities, forge partnerships, and advance Ghana's economic transformation agenda, with a focus on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Ghana-Canada Investment Forum set for June 2026 in Toronto

    Ghana and Canada will host an investment forum on June 15, 2026, in Toronto to explore strategic investment opportunities, foster partnerships, and advance Ghana's economic transformation agenda, including its 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme.

    9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 8 June

  1. Ghana-Canada Investment Forum to showcase 24-Hour Economy push

    Ghana and Canada will host an investment forum in Toronto on June 15, 2026, to showcase investment opportunities and promote partnerships supporting Ghana's economic transformation, with a focus on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme aimed at driving industrialisation, expanding exports, and creating jobs.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. 24-Hour Economy Secretariat stalled due to lack of funding

    Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam claims the government's 24-hour economy secretariat has become ineffective because funds allocated for its operations have not been released, and argues the failure raises concerns about the government's commitment to the flagship policy.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Amin Adam urges private sector leadership for 24-hour economy policy

    Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has called on the government to adopt a private sector-led approach to the 24-hour economy policy, arguing the current strategy is unsustainable because the government cannot fund public sector job creation. He criticised the government for failing to roll out promised incentive packages in the 2026 Budget and alleged the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat had become inactive due to lack of funding.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Amin Adam says 24-hour economy policy lacks implementation strategy

    Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has criticized the government's 24-hour economy policy as a slogan without clear implementation, arguing that forcing public agencies to operate around the clock without additional staff and increased funding is fundamentally flawed and unrealistic given budget constraints.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Ghana pilots 24-hour petroleum downstream operations

    The National Petroleum Authority has launched a six-month pilot of the 24-Hour Economy programme in the petroleum downstream sector across 268 fuel retail outlets, eight fuel depots and two refineries in four regions. The initiative aims to reduce fuel supply bottlenecks, shorten transit times, and create jobs by extending operational hours in a sector that underpins productive activities including agro-processing, manufacturing, logistics, transportation and export trade.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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