{
  "id": 6496813,
  "title": "24-Hour Economy was born from Ghana’s 48-year development plan – Nii Moi Thompson",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/24-hour-economy-was-born-from-ghanas-48-year-development-plan-nii-moi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T23:16:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/24-hour-economy-was-born-from-ghanas-48-year-development-plan-nii-moi-thompson/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr Nii Moi Thompson, Chairman of the National Development Planning Committee (NDPC), has disclosed that Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Programme was derived from the country's 48-year Development Plan. The 24-hour concept is among the few key initiatives that sprouted from this extensive development framework, although the plan itself remained unenacted. Thompson stated that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) incorporated the 24-hour economy from the development plan, despite the broader plan's unlegislation. He further noted that other government initiatives, such as the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, also originated from the 48 Development Plan. Additionally, the Ghana Agency for Development Cooperation, aimed at fostering soft power for Ghana and Global Affairs, is currently being developed through a collaboration between the NDPC and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Regarding the implementation of the 24-hour economy, Thompson highlighted that significant progress has been made, particularly in attracting investments across various business sectors. He acknowledged that large businesses typically require extended periods for investments to yield results, and the government has made considerable efforts in this direction. However, Thompson emphasized the need for increased focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the forthcoming two years to ensure a comprehensive spectrum of business development. He also underscored the importance of job creation as a central aspect of the programme, given that existing businesses significantly contribute to job generation. Thompson expressed confidence that efforts are underway to tackle unemployment, underemployment, and the quality of existing jobs over the next two years.",
  "summary": "Chairman of the National Development Planning Committee (NDPC), Dr Nii Moi Thompson, has revealed that government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy Programme was drawn from Ghana’s 48-year Development Plan.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "24-Hour Economy was not born with Mahama’s second term, says Nii Moi Thompson",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/24-hour-economy-was-not-born-with-mahamas-second-term-says-nii-moi",
        "published": "2026-09-09T23:45:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}