Ghana’s President John Mahama has unveiled an ambitious 24-hour economy policy aimed at transforming the country’s economic landscape and reducing unemployment. By running key sectors like agriculture and manufacturing in three eight-hour shifts, the initiative seeks to create 1.7 million jobs and boost productivity. While the idea is bold, experts warn that weak infrastructure, limited power supply, and funding gaps—estimated at $4 billion—may stall implementation. Economist Daniel Amarteye also emphasized that the government must take the lead before the private sector can follow. Despite skepticism, Mahama hopes the plan will gain traction and rebuild trust in public institutions. However, whether Ghana can truly run around the clock remains to be seen.
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