Accra: President John Dramani Mahama emphasized the necessity for enhanced collaboration between the public and private sectors to facilitate Ghana’s economic recovery and long-term growth. He addressed these points at the Ninth Ghana CEO Summit in Accra, highlighting the importance of a renewed partnership based on mutual accountability, shared risk, and shared prosperity.
According to Ghana News Agency, President Mahama declared that the nation’s path to sustainable growth involves creating a national business consultative platform for consistent engagements between the government and industry leaders. This initiative aims to allow businesses to give feedback on key policy reforms and co-develop solutions for national development.
The summit, themed ‘Leading Ghana’s Economic Reset: Transforming Business and Governance for a Sustainable, Futuristic Economy,’ gathered key figures from both public and private sectors, including CEOs, investors, policymakers, and development experts. President Mahama presented an economic reset strategy focused on fiscal discipline, debt sustainability, local industry support, and infrastructure financing through public-private partnerships.
President Mahama assured that restoring macroeconomic stability would not impede private sector financing, emphasizing responsible borrowing to ensure business growth. Mr. Stephen Blewett, CEO of MTN Ghana, also stressed the need for stronger business-government collaboration to foster innovation, job creation, and digital transformation. He revealed MTN Ghana’s significant investment in digital infrastructure, reflecting confidence in the country’s potential.
Mr. Moses Kwesi Baiden Jnr, CEO of Margins Group, highlighted the significance of a secure digital identity infrastructure for achieving a resilient and inclusive economy in Ghana. He described the national ID system as a crucial component for efficient governance and economic empowerment, noting that it has improved transparency, speed, and fraud prevention in various services.
The summit served as a platform for strategic discussions on private sector leadership, policy direction, and investment opportunities in technology, finance, and manufacturing.