Also known as: 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme · proposed 24-Hour Economy · 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development (24H+) Programme · 24H+ Programme · 24 Hour economy
… Parliament for North Tongu and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has donated 100 chest freezers to market women in Juapong to support their businesses during the temporary relocation for the construction of the Mahama 24-Hour Economy …
… Parliament for North Tongu and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has donated 100 chest freezers to market women in Juapong to support their businesses during the temporary relocation for the construction of the Mahama 24-Hour Economy …
… These priorities align with the Government of Ghana’s development agenda under President John Dramani Mahama, including the 24-Hour Economy and the Big Push Agenda, which aim to drive industrialisation, job creation and sustainable economic growth. …
The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has questioned the implementation of the government’s 24-Hour Economy programme. …
The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has urged the government to abandon the 24-Hour Economy policy and return to the One District, One Factory (1D1F) initiative. …
Parliament has approved close to GH¢650 billion over the past two years, yet the government cannot point to a single institution operating under its flagship 24-Hour Economy programme, the Ranking Member on the Economy and Development Committee has told Parliament. …
… The event, held on 8 July 2026 at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, focused on the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme. …
Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy agenda has taken centre stage in Toronto, Canada, as government officials, diplomats and business executives from both countries explored new opportunities for investment and economic partnership. …
… The three-day event, organised by MIE Events in collaboration with strategic partners, is being held at the Palms Convention Centre alongside the 4th Africa Build Show and the 3rd MEGAWATT Africa under the theme, “Powering Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy: Integrating Infrastructure, Ener …
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana’s industrial transformation agenda and the implementation of the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy initiative through strengthened technical cooperation and development assista …
The Cocoa Marketing Company has launched a 24-hour operational model to improve cocoa movement across Ghana's logistics and export value chain, as part of President Mahama's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme. The initiative, structured around three pillars—Offload 24, Load 24 and Export 24—extends critical cocoa operations beyond conventional working hours at Take-Over Centers in Tema, Kumasi and Takoradi.
The Cocoa Marketing Company has launched a 24-hour operational model to improve cocoa movement across Ghana's logistics and export value chain, as part of President Mahama's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme. The initiative, structured around three pillars—Offload 24, Load 24 and Export 24—extends critical cocoa operations beyond conventional working hours at Take-Over Centers in Tema, Kumasi and Takoradi.
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.
Seth Twum Akwaboah, president of the Association of Ghana Industries, has urged government to move beyond slogans and focus on concrete policies and programmes to make Ghana's 24-Hour Economy work, emphasizing that success should be measured by practical steps taken rather than the popularity of the policy's name.
The CEO of the Association of Ghana Industries has urged government to move beyond slogans and focus on concrete policies and implementation to make Ghana's 24-Hour Economy work, emphasizing that success should be measured by practical steps rather than the policy's name.
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.
The Association of Ghana Industries is lobbying the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat to extend incentives to agriculture and agribusiness sectors, aiming to help small and medium-sized enterprises benefit from the policy and grow their businesses.
The Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO has criticised the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review for failing to provide a clear roadmap for implementing the 24-Hour Economy policy, warning that without concrete action and alignment in national budgets, Ghana risks missing a critical development opportunity.
The Centre for Policy Scrutiny has called on government to boost domestic revenue collection through measures including mandatory Tax Identification Numbers for public services, VAT compliance reforms, and AI-driven customs revenue systems, while improving budget execution and fiscal transparency.
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has pledged full support for the government's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, calling it critical for Ghana's economic transformation and urging businesses, investors, and development partners to rally behind its implementation.
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Chairman of the NPP Policy Co-ordination Committee, has questioned the credibility of government announcements on job creation and public spending, arguing that employment figures under the 24-Hour Economy policy are based on newly signed Memoranda of Understanding rather than operational projects, and that there is a gap between announced and actually disbursed funds.
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has donated 100 chest freezers to market women in Juapong to support their businesses during temporary relocation for construction of the Mahama 24-Hour Economy Market.
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has donated 100 chest freezers to market women in Juapong to support their businesses during temporary relocation for construction of the Mahama 24-Hour Economy Market. The donation is intended to help affected traders sustain their livelihoods while the new market, part of the government's 24-Hour Economy initiative, is being built.
The Ghana Russia Center for Commerce and Relations met with Ghana's Ambassador to Russia to strengthen institutional cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, education, technology transfer, and cultural diplomacy, positioning Ghana as a gateway for Russian businesses into West Africa.
The Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy Committee says nearly two years into the administration, the 24-Hour Economy programme has failed to produce evidence of the promised "one job, three people, three shifts" model despite Parliament approving about GH¢650 billion in public expenditure, with no government agency implementing the initiative.
The Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee has called for the government to abandon the 24-Hour Economy policy and restore the One District, One Factory initiative, citing NDPC data that showed 150 factories operational under 1D1F before suspension, and arguing the replacement policy has yielded no tangible results nearly two years into the administration.
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on the Economy and Development Committee, told Parliament that despite GH¢650 billion approved over two years, the government cannot point to a single institution operating under its 24-Hour Economy programme, which promised one job, three people, three shifts but has failed to deliver.
The Ghanaian-German Economic Association hosted its "Meet the Government Series" on 8 July 2026 in Accra, bringing together government agencies and the private sector to discuss ways to accelerate Ghana's economic transformation through trade and investment, focusing on the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Ghana Revenue Authority, and the 24-Hour Economy programme.
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy agenda was the focus of a Ghana-Canada Investment Forum in Toronto on June 15, 2026, which brought together about 135 participants to explore trade, investment and collaboration between the two countries. Officials presented Ghana as a gateway to the African market and encouraged Canadian investment in the country.
The 7th Ghana Investment and Trade Week opened in Accra on 7 July 2026, bringing together government officials, investors and business leaders from more than 30 countries to explore opportunities in infrastructure, energy, manufacturing and trade under the theme of Ghana's 24-hour economy agenda.
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana's industrial transformation and 24-Hour Economy initiative through strengthened technical cooperation and development assistance, said during a courtesy call by JICA's Chief Representative to the Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry.
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana has welcomed the government's 24-Hour Economy initiative and 24-Hour Economy Market project, saying that adequate security, tax relief, and guaranteed market access will enable pharmacies to operate round-the-clock and improve access to essential medicines. The Society has urged government to work with stakeholders to address challenges including security, staffing, electricity, and logistics to ensure the policy's sustainability.
President John Mahama has pledged to improve pensions for retired workers as Ghana's economy improves, assuring senior citizens they will share in the benefits of economic growth through initiatives like the 24-hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme.
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.
Ghana's investment and export agencies are organizing Invest Ghana Business Forums in Canada and the United States during the 2026 FIFA World Cup to attract foreign direct investment and highlight opportunities in energy, agribusiness, manufacturing, mining, and other sectors.
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.
Ofoase-Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah raised concern in Parliament about rising youth unemployment, citing Ghana Statistical Service data showing 32.5 per cent unemployment among those aged 15–24 in Q3 2025, and 49.3 per cent in Greater Accra, with 1.95 million young Ghanaians classified as NEET under the broader age-35 definition.
President John Dramani Mahama has secured a procurement arrangement with Belarus for the supply of 1,840 pieces of agricultural equipment, which he described as deepening economic ties between the two nations. At the first Belarus-Ghana Business Forum in Minsk, Mahama highlighted the complementary strengths of both economies and called for private sectors to forge lasting commercial partnerships.
An opinion piece argues that following Ghana's macroeconomic stabilization, the next national challenge is converting economic stability into productivity and growth, which the author contends requires successful implementation of the 24-Hour Economy through institutional discipline rather than speeches and slogans.
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's economic stabilization efforts must now be followed by a focus on productivity and growth, requiring institutional accountability through quarterly KPI reports to ensure the 24-Hour Economy agenda becomes genuine transformation rather than a national slogan.
The Bosome Freho District Assembly has cut the sod for construction of a modern 24-hour economy market at Tebeso No. 2, designed to boost trade and create jobs. The facility, to be built by Neckseth Construction over 36 months, will include shops, a police post, fire service station, women's development bank, and sanitary facilities for continuous economic activity.