A Call for Policy-Backed Action in the Wake of the National Economic Dialogue
The two-day National Economic Dialogue, held on March 3–4, once again highlighted the pressing need to reshape Ghana’s economy for long-term growth and competitiveness. President John Mahama’s speech focused on restoring macroeconomic stability, enforcing fiscal discipline, and shifting from raw material dependency to value-added industrialization. His vision, centered on a 24-hour economy, aims to position Ghana as a competitive force on the global stage.
But as industry leaders and policymakers reflect on these commitments, one big question lingers: Where’s the clear roadmap to turn this vision into reality?
The Role of a Competitiveness Framework
As Ghana aspires to compete globally, policy inconsistency, weak industrial structures, and a fragmented business environment continue to hinder progress. Political will alone is not enough—what Ghana needs is a well-defined framework to guide businesses, industries, and policymakers toward global competitiveness.
This is where the A4A (Ambidexterity for Africa) Policy Framework becomes crucial.
“The government’s call for economic transformation is a step in the right direction, but without a structured framework, we risk repeating history—grand economic promises that never materialize,” says Harmony Seyram Attise, Executive Director of A4A.
“Our A4A Policy Framework provides the strategic direction Ghana needs to align businesses, industries, and policymakers towards a globally competitive economy. We urge the government, industry leaders, and policymakers to engage with this framework as a tool for long-term economic resilience.”
Why Ghana Needs the A4A Policy Framework Now
- Bridging the Industrial Gap
- Mahama’s speech highlighted Ghana’s over-reliance on raw material exports.
- The A4A framework offers policy recommendations for value addition, industrialization, and sustainable business ambidexterity.
- Ensuring Economic Agility in a Fast-Changing Global Market
- A truly competitive economy must be agile, innovative, and adaptable to global shifts.
- The A4A framework emphasizes business agility, investment in technology, and economic resilience as core principles.
- Collaboration Between Government, Industry & Policymakers
- Sustainable economic transformation cannot be government-led alone.
- A4A calls on industry leaders, policymakers, and businesses to actively review, refine, and adopt the framework to shape Ghana’s competitive future.
Will the Government and Industry Leaders Step Up?
President Mahama’s vision of economic expansion and boundless opportunity is ambitious, but without a well-defined strategy, it risks becoming yet another political promise without impact.
The A4A Policy Framework offers more than theory—it provides a structured, actionable roadmap to position Ghana as a truly competitive force on the global stage. For this vision to materialize, government, business leaders, and policymakers must take decisive steps: engage with the framework, support its review and adoption, and integrate its principles into Ghana’s industrial and economic policies.
The global economy is evolving rapidly. The question is—will Ghana take bold action now, or will we remain stuck in a cycle of discussions without execution?
About A4A
Ambidexterity for Africa (A4A) is a non-profit organization promoting Africa’s global competitiveness through ambidextrous strategies that balance innovation and efficiency, exploration and exploitation, and short-term agility with long-term industrial transformation. The A4A Policy Framework provides strategic solutions for sustainable industrialization, economic resilience, and adaptive business models to help African enterprises thrive in the evolving global economy.
Through research, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement, A4A drives the adoption of ambidextrous strategies that enable businesses, industries, and policymakers to navigate uncertainties, maximize growth opportunities, and position Africa as a competitive force in the global market.
Access the A4A Policy Framework for free: https://a4a-gh.or
