Government’s much-anticipated 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Development Programme is set to officially launch on Wednesday, July 2, marking a bold step toward transforming Ghana’s economic landscape through continuous, round-the-clock productivity.
The initiative, a flagship campaign promise of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the lead up to the 2024 elections, aims to tackle unemployment and boost national output by encouraging businesses, public institutions, and service providers to operate in three shifts across a 24-hour cycle.
Presidential Advisor Goosie Tanoh, who leads the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, confirmed the rollout during a formal presentation of the final policy document to Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin last week.
“On Wednesday, July 2, the president will launch the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Development Programme,” Tanoh announced.
In a significant show of institutional commitment, Speaker Bagbin revealed that Parliament will be the first public institution to implement the 24-hour model.
The move comes in response to mounting workloads, especially after the House shifted its sitting hours from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
“This means they are going to work more hours; they will report at 8:00 a.m. and may leave as late as 10:00 or 11:00 p.m. especially those in the official divisions of Parliament,” Bagbin said.
He emphasized that the extended hours would not only improve efficiency but also create new employment opportunities within the Parliamentary Service.
“I can assure you, the workload here is unimaginable”.
The 24-Hour Economy is anchored on three core pillars: Production transformation, supply chain and market efficiency, Human capital development*
These are supported by eight strategic sub-programmes, including:
Grow 24 (agriculture), Make 24 (manufacturing), Connect 24 (logistics), Aspire 24 (mindset reorientation), Show Ghana (cultural promotion)
The policy also integrates digital skills training into the TVET curriculum to align Ghana’s workforce with future job demands.
