Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has described Ghana’s proposed 24-hour economy as a key catalyst for improving productivity, expanding trade and accelerating industrial growth across the country.

She explained that the initiative aims to improve coordination among infrastructure, financing, and public institutions, thereby reducing operational delays that limit business efficiency and reduce productive working hours.

Addressing participants at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues on Wednesday, February 4, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said a round-the-clock economic framework would complement the government’s broader industrial agenda, including skills development, sector prioritisation and the promotion of sustainable production systems.

She added that the policy is consistent with regional integration efforts under ECOWAS and the African Union, and would strengthen Ghana’s contribution to continental trade and economic cooperation.

“Our 24-hour economy initiative is designed to unlock productivity by better coordinating infrastructure, finance and institutions, ensuring that businesses and workers are no longer constrained by avoidable bottlenecks or lost time,” the Vice President said.

She further noted that, together with the government’s Big Push Infrastructure Development programme, the initiative would create a solid base for innovation, competitiveness and long-term industrial growth, positioning Ghana as a strategic player in Africa’s evolving economic landscape.