24-Hour Economy: UK and Ghana Forge Stronger Ties to Boost Strategy
UK Partnership To Boost 24-Hour Economy
The United Kingdom (UK) and Ghana have signed a new agreement to accelerate Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy agenda. The accord was formalised during the bi-annual UK-Ghana Partnership for Jobs and Economic Transformation (JET) Steering Committee Meeting, held at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Accra.
The high-level meeting was co-chaired by Sampson Ahi, Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness & Industry, and Richard Sandall, Development Director at the British High Commission. It brought together stakeholders from the Ministry of Trade, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, British International Investment (BII), and the British High Commission.
JET Programme Drives Investment and Employment
The UK’s flagship JET Programme was central to discussions, having already facilitated the creation of over 7,000 jobs and unlocked more than £124 million in investments across Ghana’s key manufacturing sectors. The new agreement aims to deepen this impact, aligning policy frameworks with the government’s push to establish a 24-hour economic model.
“This agreement builds on the JET Programme’s role as a trusted technical and investment partner,” said Richard Sandall. “It supports reforms, attracts much-needed private capital, and connects Ghanaian partners with global financing networks, including UK Development Finance institutions.”
Sampson Ahi reiterated Ghana’s appreciation for the partnership: “We welcome the UK’s continued support as we work to transform Ghana into a competitive manufacturing hub in West Africa.”
The 2025 Steering Committee also highlighted recent UK-supported investments in agro-processing and industrial sectors, underlining Britain’s long-term commitment to Ghana’s development and economic transformation agenda.
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