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Mahama Unveils 24-Hour Economy Strategy to Attract Global Investors

President John Dramani Mahama has told international investors that Ghana is “open for business round the clock” as the government rolls out its ambitious 24-hour economy agenda. Speaking at the 8th Africa–Singapore Business Forum on Tuesday, August 26, Mahama said the initiative is built on three key pillars: productivity, exports, and job creation. “Our economic strategy is anchored in productivity, exports, and jobs. We call it the 24-hour economy for a reason. Ghana is open for business 24 hours a day,” he told participants. Mahama explained that the government is investing heavily in infrastructure, incentives, and skills development to support businesses that want to operate both day and night. This includes opportunities for factories, farms, service centres, and even sports facilities to run on a 24/7 basis. At the heart of this vision is the Volta Economic Corridor, described as […]

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Mahama Launches ‘Grow 24’ to Irrigate 2 Million Hectares Under 24-Hour Economy

On July 2, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama officially launched Grow 24, the agriculture-focused pillar of Ghana’s ambitious 24-Hour Economy agenda, during a ceremony in Accra. The programme aims to irrigate over 2 million hectares of farmland, enabling year-round cultivation and anchoring agro-industrial development. Key Components of Grow 24 Irrigation of 2M+ Hectares: Large-scale irrigation infrastructure will support continuous farming cycles across Ghana’s arable land . Agro-Industrial Parks: Facilities will facilitate value addition through processing, packaging, and improved market access—helping reduce post-harvest losses. Volta Economic Corridor: Grow 24 sites will align with a larger corridor strategy spanning agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and transport leveraging Volta Lake. Why Grow 24 Matters BenefitImpactFood SecurityIrrigation ensures consistent production and reduces Ghana’s food imports.Export GrowthAgro-processing parks generate value-add, enabling Ghana to export finished goods.Job CreationBoosts employment in farming, processing, logistics, and technology.Rural DevelopmentSupports mechanisation, cooperatives, and access to inputs, transforming farming communities . […]

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