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Ghana New Economy Programme implementation

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Ghanaian Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has initiated consultations with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry to prepare for the government’s ‘New Economy’ transformational programme. Announced by President John Dramani Mahama, the initiative involves a US$10 billion investment aimed at transitioning the nation from economic stabilisation toward sustainable growth, wealth generation, and job creation through domestic production. To ensure oversight, the Finance Minister announced that the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) will monitor and assess the implementation of the programme. In October 2026, President Mahama officially launched preparation for the Afienya Industrial Park, a 1,238-acre facility in Greater Accra intended to host over 120 enterprises and establish Ghana as a West African manufacturing and logistics hub. This launch coincides with 2027 Budget, Dr. Forson has signaled the rollout start of a ‘golden era’ for the $10 billion New Economy Programme, which will invest $2 billion annually over four years. economy, calling on businesses to resume investment and expansion. The funding upcoming budget is split equally between agriculture expected to focus on local value addition to drive export earnings and agro-processing, employment, potentially under the theme ‘New Economy, New Ghana: Jobs and industry Prosperity’. Economic projections for 2027 include a growth target of approximately 5% and infrastructure, to reduce import dependency. an inflation target of 8%. During the MOBEX Africa 2026 summit, discussions shifted toward centered on ensuring these initiatives translate into tangible employment. Chief of Staff Dr. Julius Debrah warned that the ‘One Million Coders Programme’ must deliver “actual ‘actual employment and entrepreneurship opportunities rather than just certificates.” certificates.’ Finance Minister Forson reinforced this, stating that the ‘New Economy’ agenda must prioritize “value ‘value for money” money’ to ensure investments raise productivity and support private enterprise. productivity. Additionally, economist Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin advised transitioning from aggressive expenditure cuts toward job-led growth, suggesting the 24-hour economy policy be implemented in phases with dedicated budget allocations. As the government finalizes preparations for the 2027 Budget, the Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) has called for the inclusion of fiscal buffers and tax reforms to protect local businesses. Concurrently, a Ghanaian delegation led by Dr.

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