BAMPOURI INSIGHT

  In recent times, a significant discourse on economic advancement has taken an intriguing turn with the introduction of the "24-Hour Economy" proposed by former President John Mahama, which I would like to term the concept as "M-24 Model," representing "Mahama’s 24-Hour Economy Model." This concept was put forth during the #BuildingGhanaTour campaign at the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in Accra, prompting extensive discussions about its potential merits and drawbacks. Former President John Dramani Mahama, the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), presented this concept as a noteworthy policy proposition during engagements with the TUC. This innovative concept aims to transform traditional economic structures by optimizing productivity and fostering continuous economic activity. As we undertake a comprehensive desk analysis of Mahama's proposal, it becomes essential to closely scrutinize its potential implications, challenges, and adv...

  Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is the President of Ghana, having been elected to the position in December 2016 and subsequently re-elected in December 2020. His government and administration are focused on promoting economic growth and development, reducing poverty, improving access to education and healthcare, and fighting corruption. Under his leadership, the government has implemented a number of policy initiatives aimed at achieving these goals. These include the Free Senior High School policy, which provides free secondary education to all Ghanaian students; the One District, One Factory initiative, which aims to promote industrialization and job creation at the local level; and the Planting for Food and Jobs program, which seeks to increase agricultural productivity and reduce food imports. President Nana Akufo-Addo's administration has been in office since January 2017, and during this time, there have been several controversies and criticisms of the government's policies...