{
  "id": 73582,
  "title": "Ghana’s 24-Hour economy needs strong foundations to deliver – Prof. Amoah",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/ghanas-24-hour-economy-needs-strong-foundations-to-deliver-prof-amoah",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-03T05:49:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghanas-24-hour-economy-needs-strong-foundations-to-deliver-prof-amoah/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Prof. Anthony Amoah, an Applied Economist at the University of Environment and Sustainable Development in Ghana, has emphasized the importance of strong foundations for the success of the country's 24-Hour Economy initiative. He stated that while the 24-Hour Economy can boost productivity, create jobs, and expand exports, its effectiveness will depend on the government strengthening institutional, infrastructural, and policy foundations. Prof. Amoah highlighted that a well-implemented 24-hour economy could lead to increased productivity, decent job creation, and improved industrial competitiveness, but he cautioned that the success of the initiative relies heavily on effective implementation rather than simply extending working hours.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Ga Mantse leads investment drive to support 24 Hour Economy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/ga-mantse-leads-investment-drive-to-support-24-hour-economy",
        "published": "2026-08-02T12:23:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}