{
  "id": 13746316,
  "title": "New Economy will translate growth into decent jobs and transformation - Finance Minister Ato Forson",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/new-economy-will-translate-growth-into-decent-jobs-and-transformation",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-11T15:12:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/economy/new-economy-will-translate-growth-into-decent-jobs-and-transformation-finance-minister-ato-forson"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana's Finance Minister, has outlined the objectives of the New Economy, which aims to address structural weaknesses and deliver decent jobs and transformation. Speaking at the University for Development Studies (UDS), Nyankpala Campus, Dr. Forson emphasized that economic growth alone has not been sufficient for Ghana. He pointed out that while the country has experienced moments of growth, these have not been coupled with the necessary transformation in production, trade, and opportunity creation for its citizens. Ghana's history of exporting raw materials and importing finished goods has hindered its progress, he noted. Dr. Forson pointed to the recurring financial difficulties as evidence of stability not adequately addressing underlying weaknesses. For young Ghanaians, the gap between their education and the available employment opportunities has been stark. The Finance Minister identified these challenges as the driving force behind the New Economy agenda, which seeks to strengthen local production, enhance the value added from Ghana's agricultural and mineral resources, and generate jobs within the country. The primary goal of the New Economy, according to Dr. Forson, is to ensure that economic progress directly translates into employment and tangible benefits for citizens, rather than remaining disconnected from their daily lives. He reiterated that the agenda is about building an economy that produces more of what Ghanaians consume, adds value to local resources, and ultimately creates jobs and stability for the nation's people.",
  "summary": "Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson explains how Ghana's New Economy agenda will tackle structural weaknesses, add value to local resources, and create jobs.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}