Decent jobs for youth remain priority under Reset Ghana Agenda - Mahama
John Dramani Mahama declared during the May Day celebrations at Koforidua that Ghana is moving into a new phase focused on aggressive job creation and economic expansion under his administration's "Reset Ghana Agenda." He said, "Having successfully restored macroeconomic stability through our Reset in Ghana agenda, we are now aggressively pursuing growth and job creation." He also said, "We will not just manage the economy, we will expand it to create jobs and prosperity for the Ghanaian people."
President Mahama emphasized that the government's immediate priority is to transform recent gains in economic stability into tangible opportunities for citizens, particularly the youth. He highlighted value addition and the digital economy as key pillars of the transformation agenda. He noted that the manufacturing sector will benefit from tax incentives and reduced electricity costs for firms that operate multiple shifts. He added that the overall direction of policy is to turn economic stability into inclusive growth and sustainable livelihoods for Ghanaians.
As part of the strategy, President Mahama announced that the Finance Minister will soon present a new economic policy to Cabinet and Parliament. The policy will prioritize the allocation of 1 percent of GDP annually toward selected high-impact sectors with strong job creation potential. The 24-hour economy policy, recently approved by Parliament, is pushing a major shift in industrial operations to boost productivity and employment.
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President Mahama addressed the nation on May Day, outlining his administration's economic vision. He spoke about transitioning from macroeconomic stabilisation to job creation- hinting at new opportunities for Ghanaians.
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