Ghana's proposed 24-hour economy initiative could unlock economic potential, but immediate implementation might be limited due to foundational gaps, according to Professor Peter Quartey, Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER).

During at the launch of the State of the Ghanaian Economy Report (SGER) 2023 in Accra on Tuesday, October 29, Prof.

Quartey outlined that a successful 24-hour economy would require dependable infrastructure, specifically stable energy and security systems, which Ghana currently lacks.

For factories to operate round-the-clock, he argued, there must be a market to justify increased production. "The 24-hour economy is a good thing but unfortunately, we may not be able to achieve anything with it.