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Mahama targets $9bn investment to drive economic transformation by 2030

President John Mahama says his government plans to invest $9 billion in Ghana’s economy between 2027 and 2030 as part of efforts to transform the country’s economic fortunes.

Mahama targets $9bn investment to drive economic transformation by 2030

President John Mahama has outlined a plan to inject $9 billion into Ghana's economy between 2027 and 2030 as part of an ambitious effort to transform the country's economic landscape. Speaking at the 2026 Hogbetsotso Festival in Anloga, Volta Region, Mahama stated that the funds will be directed towards initiatives designed to stimulate economic growth over the four-year period.

The president announced the plan alongside the Minister of Finance's upcoming presentation of the 2027 budget, which will outline the government's new economic vision. The proposed investment aims to bolster key sectors of the economy, with a primary focus on job creation during the specified timeframe. This bold initiative, as Mahama described it, represents a significant step towards achieving Ghana's economic transformation goals by 2030.

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