Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang says Ghana’s proposed 24-hour economy policy has the potential to significantly boost productivity, expand trade and drive sustained industrial growth.

According to her, the policy is aimed at removing structural and operational inefficiencies that slow down business activity by improving coordination among infrastructure, financing systems and public institutions. She noted that considerable productive time is currently lost due to avoidable systemic bottlenecks.

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang made these remarks while addressing participants at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues on Wednesday, February 4.

She explained that implementing 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 models.

The Vice President further linked the initiative to Ghana’s regional and continental trade ambitions, saying it aligns with integration efforts under ECOWAS and the African Union and would strengthen Ghana’s position in intra-African trade and economic cooperation.

“Our 24-hour economy initiative is intended to unlock productivity by ensuring better coordination of infrastructure, finance and institutions, so businesses and workers are no longer constrained by avoidable delays and lost time,” she said.

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang added that when paired with the government’s Big Push Infrastructure Development programme, the policy would create a strong platform for innovation, competitiveness and long-term industrial expansion.

She stressed that the overarching objective is to position Ghana as a strategic economic hub within Africa, where efficiency, reliability and continuous production serve as key drivers of national development.