Digital Transformation Key to Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy – Secretariat
The 24-Hour Economy Secretariat has said that Ghana’s drive to build a 24-hour economy will succeed only through rapid digital transformation.
Speaking at the launch of Ghana Digital and Innovation Week 2025 at the Accra International Conference Centre, Dr. Ishmael Nii Dodoo, Director and Head of Innovative Finance, Partnerships and Markets at the Secretariat, said technology would be the backbone of a round-the-clock economy that creates jobs and opportunities beyond traditional working hours.
“Imagine a Ghana where it no longer matters whether it is 10 a.m. or 10 p.m., where opportunities are open, jobs are created, and innovation never pauses. That is what we are working to build,” Dr. Dodoo said.
He described young people as the “heartbeat of the 24-hour economy ambition”, urging them to lead the digital charge that will drive economic transformation.
According to him, digital transformation remains central to expanding markets and creating employment locally and across the region. He cited global trends, noting that more than 57 percent of China’s population is under 25, and emphasised that Ghana’s youthful population could similarly propel national growth if equipped with the right digital tools and opportunities.
Dr. Dodoo outlined key priority areas for Ghana’s 24-hour economy, including online education and finance platforms, smart city and transport systems, and energy solutions to support a safe and efficient night-time economy.
“Without digital transformation, the 24-hour economy remains just a dream. With it, it becomes an unstoppable ambition,” he added.
The remarks come as the government intensifies efforts to digitise public services, expand digital infrastructure, and position Ghana as a hub for technology-driven economic growth.
Operating under the Office of the President, the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat is leading initiatives to integrate digital solutions across sectors to enhance productivity and employment.
Digital and Innovation Week, which runs throughout the week, brings together government officials, startups, tech entrepreneurs, and international partners to explore strategies for advancing Ghana’s innovation ecosystem and widening access to technology nationwide.
