In a move that signals growing international confidence in Ghana’s economic vision, Chinese private sector investors have expressed a strong desire to support the country’s ambitious 24-Hour Economy Programme. The interest was registered during a high-level business engagement held in Accra, jointly hosted by the Chinese Embassy and the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat.
The engagement brought together senior Ghanaian government officials, policy experts, and more than 50 Chinese business leaders. Discussions centred on deepening strategic economic ties, fostering industrial partnerships, and unlocking new export opportunities that align with Ghana’s national development agenda.
The 24-Hour Economy Programme, which aims to stimulate round-the-clock productivity across key sectors, is central to Ghana’s drive to boost employment, increase value-added exports, and attract foreign investment. By promoting a non-stop economic model, the government hopes to maximise infrastructure use, reduce idle time in production chains, and provide flexible employment options for Ghanaians.
During the session, Chinese investors signalled interest in sectors such as agro-processing, manufacturing, renewable energy, logistics, and digital infrastructure areas critical to supporting a vibrant 24-hour economy. Representatives noted that Ghana’s political stability, improving business climate, and strong bilateral relations with China made the country an attractive investment destination.
Officials from the Secretariat highlighted that the programme’s success hinges on building global partnerships and promoting industrial clusters capable of operating beyond traditional business hours. They also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing the enabling environment through policy incentives, regulatory reforms, and infrastructure upgrades to sustain such a transformative model.
Both parties pledged to continue technical and investment dialogues in the months ahead, with the aim of translating the expressions of interest into concrete joint ventures.
