Ghana’s Finance Minister Forson announces local production development — MyJoyOnline

Ghana’s Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson said that the government’s New Economy programme is intended to stimulate local production, reduce the country’s dependence on imports and create new jobs. He said this during a meeting with officials of the Ministry of Finance in Accra, MyJoyOnline reports.

Produce more in Ghana

According to Forson, the government’s goal is to produce more goods in Ghana that are consumed in the country and create jobs for citizens. He noted that every imported product should prompt the state to develop opportunities for its production on the domestic market.

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The minister stressed that imports should be a reason to consider why the relevant product cannot be manufactured in Ghana. He linked this approach to expanding the country’s production capabilities.

The New Economy course

Forson called the New Economy a shift in course toward a productive economy capable of creating jobs and ensuring prosperity. According to him, the programme provides for increasing production in Ghana, employing Ghanaians and growing prosperity.