Mr. Goosie Obuadum Tanoh, Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy, has officially launched the 77th Annual New Year School and Conference (ANYC), calling on Ghanaians to unite behind the country’s development agenda. He highlighted the need for collaboration, emphasising that lasting national progress can only be achieved through shared responsibility and partnerships.
The three-day conference, organised by the School of Continuing and Distance Education and the College of Education at the University of Ghana, will take place from January 6 to 8, 2026, at the University’s Great Hall. This year’s theme, “Building the Ghana We Want Together for Sustainable Development,” reflects growing public expectations for stable employment, efficient markets, and a well-structured economy.
Mr. Tanoh explained that the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme (24H+) represents government’s strategic framework for national transformation, centering on productivity, trade expansion, and competitiveness. The programme is built around three pillars: enhanced production through Growth24, Make24, Build24 and Show24 initiatives; strengthened supply chains and market systems; and prioritising people in the transformation process.
He stressed that achieving “The Ghana We Want” is a shared mission, not the responsibility of government alone, and called for development strategies that meet the needs of youth and local communities.
Prof. Olivia Kwapong, Dean of the School of Continuing and Distance Education, noted that the conference will explore key sub-themes, including developing human capital for inclusive growth, improving governance and tackling corruption, and advancing industrialisation and economic revitalisation. She added that since its inception in April 1984, the Conference has remained a major platform for discussing national and global issues.
Dr. Andrew Jack Dotsey, Executive Director of the ANYC, highlighted the essential role of partnerships in driving sustainable growth. He said the Conference continues to collaborate with financial institutions, civil society groups, industry, government agencies, and international academic bodies. He also emphasised the importance of technology, noting that Ghana’s development depends significantly on progress in the digital space.
Source: GNA
