Strong Institutions Vital for Africa’s Industrial Growth – Prof. Opoku-Agyemang
Vice President highlights governance, innovation and Ghana’s 24-hour economy as drivers of continental transformation
- Prof. Opoku-Agyemang says strong institutions are crucial for Africa’s industrial progress.
- She calls for improved infrastructure, skills development and innovation.
- Ghana’s 24-hour economy cited as a model to boost productivity.
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has stressed the importance of expanding trade and accelerating industrial development across Africa, noting that strong institutions and effective governance are fundamental to sustainable economic growth on the continent.
She made the remarks while speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues on Wednesday, February 4, where she highlighted Ghana’s strategic efforts to boost productivity, innovation, and regional integration.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said Africa’s industrial transformation must be driven by well-designed policies that strengthen priority sectors, build relevant skills, and promote sustainable production practices.
She also emphasised the critical role of infrastructure development, improved connectivity, and an enabling environment for innovation and technology in unlocking faster economic growth across African economies.
“Underlying all these efforts is the need for strong institutions and sound governance to sustain progress,” she noted, adding that Ghana is actively supporting this continental agenda through targeted national programmes.
The Vice President pointed to Ghana’s 24-hour economy initiative as a key example, explaining that the policy is aimed at unlocking productivity by better coordinating infrastructure, financing, and institutional support, while reducing inefficiencies that limit business operations and workforce output.
