Official 2026 updates show the programme in implementation, including business incentives, enabling legislation and model-market projects in multiple districts.
Last verified 2026-06-27 00:00:00
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Industrialisation, Jobs & Exports
Implementation Underway24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme
Expand round-the-clock productive activity, industrialisation and export development through incentives, enabling institutions and implementation projects.
Implementation progress
3/4 verifiedMilestones
Programme incorporated into the 2026 implementation frameworkCompleted
The 2026 Budget describes the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme as being in implementation.
Target: 2025-11-13 · Completed: 2025-11-13The 2026 Budget provides the programme-level implementation baseline.View supporting source ↗Business incentive package announcedCompleted
Incentives announced for qualifying businesses include duty-free machinery imports and fast-track port clearance.
Target: 2026-04-06 · Completed: 2026-04-06The Presidency published details of the incentive package at the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum.View supporting source ↗24-Hour Economy Authority legislative framework advancedCompleted
The Presidency reported passage of the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, providing an institutional framework for incentives and implementation.
Target: 2026-06-27 · Completed: 2026-06-27Official Presidency update reported passage of the Bill by June 2026.View supporting source ↗Model-market rollout across districtsUnderway
Government has begun model-market projects as part of the 24-Hour Economy initiative; the broader nationwide commitment remains in progress.
Target: Not statedGroundbreaking and rollout updates confirm implementation activity, but the nationwide programme is not treated as completed.View supporting source ↗Institutional memory
Policy timeline & verified developments
Legislation
Authority framework and model-market rollout update
The Presidency reported passage of the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill and continuing model-market implementation.
The PresidencySource ↗Implementation Update
Business incentives announced
Government announced a package of incentives for qualifying businesses operating multiple shifts.
The PresidencySource ↗Related outcomes
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