Trade Minister urges employers to leverage industrial policies to create jobs

Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the Ghanaian Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, implored employers attending the 66th Annual General Meeting of the Ghana Employers’ Association in Accra to utilize the nation's industrial policies and investment prospects to expand their enterprises and generate additional employment opportunities.

She highlighted how the government's economic stabilization efforts, coupled with strategic industrial policies and investments in energy, digital trade systems, and export development, were fostering a conducive atmosphere for businesses to thrive and compete on both local and global stages. During her address, Ofosu-Adjare unveiled the government's blueprint for shifting the economy from a stabilization phase to one driven by production, emphasizing that the private sector would be pivotal in boosting economic activity and job creation.

She commended the GEA leadership and members for their 66th year anniversary, acknowledging the association as a pivotal partner in national development and a voice in formulating policies impacting businesses and employment. "Throughout every political shift and economic cycle, your association has unwaveringly served as a steadfast advocate for employers, the individuals who generate the majority of jobs," she remarked.

The conference, themed "Macroeconomic Stability, Policy Predictability and Employment Creation in Ghana," saw the incoming President-elect of the GEA, Nana Dr Emmanuel Adu-Sarkodee, acknowledging members and stakeholders for reaffirming their mandate and committing to a more robust dedication to the employer community's interests.

He proposed the establishment of a Policy Predictability Compact (PPC) between the government and the private sector to enhance consistency in policy-making and provide businesses with greater assurance in their investment and operational choices.