Speaking to a gathering of top Chinese state-owned enterprises, policymakers, and Ghanaian business leaders at the 2025 Ghana–China Business Summit, Debrah emphasised that this vision is anchored in infrastructure expansion, energy resilience, digital innovation, and inclusive growth policies.
“The 24-hour economy is not just a slogan; it’s a deliberate strategy. It’s the engine driving Ghana’s ambition to lead the continent’s next wave of industrial transformation, and we are inviting Chinese investors to help make it a reality,” Debrah declared.
He added that the John Mahama administration is committed to creating a globally competitive environment where productivity never sleeps and investment thrives around the clock.
“The President has issued a clear directive: build investor confidence, deepen partnerships, and accelerate inclusive development,” he said.
Under the summit theme, “Enhancing Security and Infrastructure for Investment: Opportunities for Ghana–China Collaboration,” discussions focused on securing financing, advancing technology transfer, and strengthening Ghana–China trade relations.
Debrah positioned the 24-hour economy as central to this collaborative agenda, especially in light of rising global demand for resilient supply chains and integrated logistics systems.
He clarified that the 24-hour economy is not simply about longer work shifts.
“It’s about unlocking continuous productivity by leveraging technology, modern logistics, and reliable energy infrastructure to keep Ghana operating at full capacity, day and night,” he explained.
The initiative forms part of the Mahama-led administration’s broader national development agenda, The Big Push, an ambitious plan to attract investment into key sectors such as infrastructure, manufacturing, agribusiness, energy, and innovation.
“Ghana is more than open for business. We are safer, more stable, and strategically positioned for industrial takeoff. We invite the world, especially our Chinese partners, to shape that future with us,” Debrah asserted.
To underscore Ghana’s commitment to deepening international partnerships, Debrah announced plans to host an expanded Ghana Business Summit in 2026, which will welcome broader participation from global stakeholders and further cement Ghana’s position as an investment-friendly destination.
“With the 24-hour economy in motion, we are not just imagining the future, we are building it,” Debrah concluded.
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
