President John Dramani Mahama has called for urgent and strengthened business‑regulatory reforms, saying they are central to driving productivity and positioning Ghana as a competitive, investment‑friendly economy.

Speaking at the launch of the CEOs‑Government Compact 2026 in Accra on Thursday, May 28, 2026, he said reforms should focus on “making the state work better for citizens and businesses” by improving transparency, eliminating duplication, speeding up service delivery and lowering the cost of doing business.

He noted that such measures would accelerate business activity, expand exports and create a more productive economic environment.

"Reforms are about ‘making the state work better for citizens and businesses, transparency, reduce duplication and faster service delivery.

“Government is ready to work hand‑in‑hand with the private sector to build a productive, competitive, and inclusive economy, I urges you to invest in Ghana and help create decent jobs for citizens," he stated.

The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu‑Adjare, also described the compact as a shared commitment to accountability between government and business.

She emphasised that leadership, technology and industrialisation are key drivers of Ghana’s economic transformation and said the shift from import dependence to productive manufacturing, agro‑processing, local content development and export competitiveness is an immediate priority.

She assured the private sector of her ministry’s support in implementing reforms to strengthen competitiveness, digital trade and export development.

“A good product made in Tamale, Ho, Wa, Kumasi, or Accra can now reach markets across Ghana, Africa, and beyond, that is technology’s role in widening market access," she said.