Ghana’s highly anticipated 24-Hour Economy policy is set to kick off today, July 2, 2025, marking a significant step towards economic transformation, increased productivity, and job creation. This flagship initiative, a key promise from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) manifesto, aims to boost economic activity around the clock across various sectors, including manufacturing, agro-processing, healthcare, transportation, and retail.
The policy is expected to create thousands of new jobs, increase national output, and unlock value across supply chains. Companies participating in the program will benefit from tax incentives, stable electricity, and enhanced nighttime security.
The 24-Hour Economy policy 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, including Grow24, focused on agricultural modernisation; Make24, supporting industrial and manufacturing growth; Connect24, improving logistics and supply chain systems; and Aspire24, promoting a national culture of productivity.
A significant component of the policy is the integration of digital skills into the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system to prepare youth for emerging job opportunities. The “Show Ghana” initiative will also be launched to leverage the country’s cultural heritage for tourism and foreign revenue generation.
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has urged the government to seek legislative backing to ensure the policy’s sustainability, calling on the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat to work with Parliament to draft and pass a bill that would institutionalise the policy and protect it from being discontinued under future administrations.
The July 2 launch signals the beginning of a “new economic era” aimed at transforming Ghana’s labour dynamics and unlocking long-term inclusive growth.
