Ghana’s Pressing Developmental Challenges Must Be Addressed – Ahmed Ana’s

 

A member of the Employment and Job Creation Committee, Ahmed Ana’s, has outlined critical developmental challenges Ghana must address to achieve a high-growth, inclusive, and resilient economy. Speaking on the National Economic Dialogue initiated by H.E. John Dramani Mahama, he emphasized four key areas requiring urgent attention: intellectual development capacity, infrastructure development, moral and mindset development, and social institutional development. He asserted that if these challenges are effectively tackled, Ghana will be on a clear path to economic transformation.

Ahmed Ana’s raised concerns about the underutilization of Ghanaian intellectual potential, noting that many citizens excel abroad while struggling to maximize opportunities at home. He attributed this to weak organizational setups and ineffective government institutions. To address this, he proposed increased investment in research and implementation, exploring bilateral agreements or trade treaties to market Ghana’s intellectual capacity abroad, leveraging global markets through technology and digital platforms with government regulation to ensure foreign exchange earnings, and encouraging Afro-descendants and Ghanaians abroad to invest in businesses tied to specific regions, fostering localized economic growth.

He criticized the country’s slow progress in technological infrastructure, calling it "unforgivable" that internet access remains a challenge in many homes, institutions, and government agencies. He urged a shift from physical structural development to technological advancements, stating that individuals who acquire skills and expertise will generate wealth and naturally contribute to physical development. He emphasized that proper national planning and legislative backing should guide infrastructure projects beyond partisan interests. Land title reforms are essential for sustainable development, and chieftaincy institutions and cultural influences should be reoriented to support modernization.

He also emphasized the need for targeted investments in communities and families, proposing a structured approach to social development. He called for stronger oversight of government institutions, recommending public-private joint monitoring units to prevent mismanagement and corruption and breaking the cycle of nepotism, favoritism, and political interference in public institutions.

Ahmed Ana’s concluded with a call for collective responsibility, urging Ghanaians to take ownership of national development. "No one will develop Ghana for us. We can achieve anything if we unite with the right mindset and actions."

Credit: Nana Kwasi Asare 

Contact:

Ahmed Ana’s
Member, Employment and Job Creation Committee
(0243229833 / 0532092333 / 0208693767)