The 24-hour economy and Ghana’s MSMEs: A strategic roadmap for inclusive industrial transformation

Strategic Interventions: The Government's Policy Toolkit My little research whilst at this article has shown the following interventions; namely, the government has responded with a comprehensive package of interventions that, if effectively implemented, could materially alter the feasibility calculus for MSMEs: Patient Capital: The Ghana Venture Capital Trust Fund (VCTF) has formalised a memorandum of understanding with the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat to establish a dedicated financing vehicle for SMEs intending to operate round the clock.

As the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) CEO, Margaret Ansei, has emphasised, "President Mahama's 24-hour economy is not just about extending business hours but it's about reimagining productivity, creating jobs, and building businesses that run around the clock to do this, MSMEs need digital tools, infrastructure, and strategic partnerships".

A Strategic Roadmap for MSMEs Drawing on international evidence and local realities, I propose the following strategic framework for MSMEs seeking to leverage the 24-hour economy: Embrace Sectoral Targeting.