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Can Ghana afford its bold new 24-hour economy?

July 17, 2025

Ghanaian President John Mahama has launched the bold 24-hour economy plan, promising 1.7 million jobs by 2029. With a $4 billion price tag and up to $400 million in seed funding, the initiative targets productivity in agriculture, manufacturing and essential services. But after a debt default and a $3 billion IMF bailout, is Ghana ready to power through the night?

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