From Failed Jobs To Ghost Markets
In the past few weeks, market women in the country’s traditional markets have had cause to express disappointment in the government’s handling of their star policy, 24-hour economy. The Read More... The post From Failed Jobs To Ghost Markets appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
In recent weeks, Ghanaian market women have expressed their dissatisfaction with the government's implementation of the 24-hour economy policy. Demonstrations at traditional markets, some dating back to colonial times, have intensified their grievances. Many market women are descendants of the original shop owners. While infrastructural improvements are desirable, the government's actions have appeared to be driven by propaganda rather than genuine commitment to policy viability.
The 1:3:3 job creator initiative, a key component of the 24-hour economy plan, has mysteriously disappeared from public discourse, primarily confined to opposition circles. This lack of transparency has fueled suspicions that the policy is a mere ploy to prove its worth. Market women, who have inherited these businesses, are being forced out of their spaces to make way for new constructions.
This displacement threatens their livelihoods and raises questions about the actual employment opportunities within the new markets. The government's secrecy surrounding the job creation aspect of the policy has only deepened the doubts about its effectiveness. If the government is sincere with Ghanaians, it should provide a clear prognosis on the policy's progress and address the concerns of market women who have lost their sources of income.
The sudden introduction of a 24-hour market model, disowned by the 24-Hour Market Authority CEO, only adds to the confusion. This development seems paradoxical, as it contradicts the policy's stated goal of creating jobs. The government's actions have tainted the intended benefits of the 24-hour economy, and progress will be hindered as long as this insincerity persists.
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