In a historic meeting between the Chief Executive Officer of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, Rosie Glazebrook, and President John Dramani Mahama, the two leaders discussed the significant role of the Commonwealth in driving economic development and enhancing the success of the global 24-hour economy.
The meeting, held as part of the official business arm of the Commonwealth’s delegation’s visit to Ghana, highlighted the Council’s potential to galvanize the private sector and foster international partnerships that support sustainable growth across member nations.
During the meeting, Glazebrook emphasized the Commonwealth’s unique convening power, noting that its ability to bring together business leaders, policymakers, and thought leaders was key to advancing mutual prosperity. “The Commonwealth’s strength lies in its ability to connect people and ideas. We have a powerful platform to foster economic development, and with the right partnerships, we can support Ghana’s broader goals, including the promotion of a thriving 24-hour economy,” she remarked.
Glazebrook’s comments resonated strongly with President Mahama, who expressed his appreciation for the support the Commonwealth can offer to Ghana and other member states in achieving their economic aspirations. “What you’ve just said is music to my ears,” said President Mahama, underscoring his government’s commitment to leveraging international partnerships for national development.
The meeting was attended by several key dignitaries, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sam Okudzeto Ablakwah, Senior Presidential Advisers Seth Tekper and Joyce Bawa Mogtari and MP Joana Gyan Cudjoe. Also in attendance were the Commonwealth Head of Mission Dr. John Apea, Klaus Buttner, Representative of the Government of Alberta, Benjamin Cobblah, Commonwealth Country Director, and Ama Agbenu, Director of Crown Agents Bank. These influential figures were all aligned in their support for strengthening ties between the private sector and government to boost economic performance in Ghana.
The discussions centered on how Ghana can harness the resources of the Commonwealth to attract investment and innovation. With its rich history of economic cooperation, the Commonwealth is uniquely positioned to provide Ghana with the tools and expertise necessary to expand its economic footprint globally, particularly in sectors that thrive in the 24-hour economy, such as finance, technology, and manufacturing.
In a show of continued commitment to mutual success, the meeting marked a positive step toward further cooperation between the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council and the Ghanaian government. Both Glazebrook and President Mahama agreed that the private sector will play a pivotal role in realizing the economic transformation goals that both Ghana and the broader Commonwealth hope to achieve.
As the meeting concluded, there was a renewed sense of optimism about the future of Ghana’s economy, with many hopeful that the strong ties between Ghana and the Commonwealth will continue to yield fruitful partnerships and investments in the years to come.
