Resilience and ingenuity of the private sector guarantees economic growth

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo today, Tuesday, September 14, 2021, delivered the keynote address at the inaugural Presidential Business Summit, held at the Kempinski Hotel, Accra.

The Summit forms part of consultative engagements with the private sector, as part of the Government’s Public-Private Dialogue framework, to help improve the business environment in the country.

In his address, the President said the government fully recognises that it is the resilience and ingenuity of the private sector that can guarantee economic growth, create substantial job opportunities for our youth.

He posited that the private sector also has what it takes to strengthen our position as an economic powerhouse in West Africa.

The President announced at the ceremony that he has consequently, directed Ministers and relevant heads of state institutions to participate actively and fully in this important Summit, and ensure that there is a constructive dialogue between the government and the private sector towards realising our vision of a Ghana Beyond Aid.