{"id":112872,"date":"2026-01-27T17:44:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T17:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=112872"},"modified":"2026-01-27T17:44:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T17:44:43","slug":"ghana-looks-to-australia-as-it-plans-24-hour-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=112872","title":{"rendered":"Ghana looks to Australia as it plans 24-hour economy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ghana says it is drawing lessons from Australia as it moves ahead with plans to introduce a 24-hour economy, aimed at boosting productivity through multi-shift labour systems.<\/p>\n

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, said Australia\u2019s experience, particularly in its service and industrial sectors, offers valuable insights as Ghana explores ways to expand economic activity beyond traditional working hours.<\/p>\n

Speaking at celebrations to mark Australia Day in Accra, the minister reaffirmed Ghana\u2019s appreciation for Australia\u2019s long-standing investment and development support, especially in the extractive sector.<\/p>\n

\u201cGhana deeply appreciates Australia\u2019s meaningful contribution to our development, particularly in the extractive sector where Australian companies have played an important role through responsive investment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mr Kofi-Buah also welcomed the planned launch of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research office in Accra, describing it as a sign of Australia\u2019s forward-looking engagement with Ghana and Africa. <\/p>\n

He said the new office would strengthen collaboration in key areas such as climate change adaptation, food security and agricultural development.<\/p>\n

Australia\u2019s High Commissioner to Ghana, Berenice Owen-Jones, pledged continued commitment to deepening relations between the two countries. She noted that the global environment is facing growing uncertainty, with increasing pressure on the international rules-based order.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis moment requires more diplomacy,\u201d she said, adding that Australia would continue to work through existing and new coalitions, as well as within multilateral institutions. Ms Owen-Jones said both Ghana and Australia share both an opportunity and a responsibility to support each other as they navigate global challenges and pursue sustainable development.<\/p>\n

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Australia\u2019s High Commissioner to Ghana, Berenice Owen-Jones<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Ghana\u2013Australia relationship has strengthened over the years through trade, investment, and development partnerships. Australia has been a key partner in Ghana\u2019s extractive and agricultural sectors, while both countries continue to collaborate on education, climate initiatives, and capacity building.<\/p>\n

Officials from both nations say that the relationship is underpinned by shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to promoting sustainable economic growth in Africa.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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