Ghana’s long-awaited 24-Hour Economy policy will be officially launched today, Wednesday, July 2, in a major push by the government to transform the country’s economic landscape through continuous operations across key sectors.
The initiative, touted as a “game changer” by the government, is one of the flagship promises of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and aims to boost productivity, create jobs, and enhance competitiveness by encouraging shift-based, around-the-clock work in industries such as manufacturing, agro-processing, healthcare, transportation, and retail.
Companies that enroll in the programme are expected to benefit from a package of tax incentives, reliable electricity supply, and improved nighttime security, according to officials.
Goosie Tanoh, Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy, outlined the framework of the policy at the launch event, noting that it is built on three core pillars: transforming production, improving supply chains and market systems, and strengthening human capital.
“These foundational anchors are supported by eight strategic sub-programmes,” he said.
Among the key sub-programmes are:
- Grow24 – focused on agricultural modernisation
- Make24 – supporting industrial and manufacturing growth
- Connect24 – improving logistics and supply chain systems
- Aspire24 – promoting a national culture of productivity
A central element of the policy includes the integration of digital skills into Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system to equip the youth for future jobs.
The launch also featured the unveiling of “Show Ghana,” an initiative set to harness Ghana’s rich cultural heritage for tourism promotion and foreign exchange earnings.
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, who responded to the presentation, expressed support for the programme but urged the government to seek legislative backing to ensure its sustainability.
He called on the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat to collaborate with Parliament in drafting a bill that would institutionalise the policy and protect it from being shelved under future governments.
The July 2 launch signals what the government describes as the beginning of a “new economic era” aimed at transforming Ghana’s labour dynamics and unlocking long-term inclusive growth.
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