Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, says government’s reforms aimed at digital transformation and institutional efficiency are central to Ghana’s growth agenda.
Investments in artificial intelligence across government agencies are designed to improve service delivery, boost transparency, and eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks that frustrate businesses, the Minister explained as he addressed the 65th Annual General Meeting of the Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA).
“These reforms are about predictability and efficiency. We understand that stability is the bedrock of confidence, and without confidence, there can be no significant investment or expansion,” Dr. Pelpuo said.
He added that government is also committed to maintaining macroeconomic stability, with inflation and interest rates managed in a way that fosters investor confidence while ensuring growth remains inclusive.
The Minister stated that ongoing reforms are being shaped in partnership with the private sector, with the GEA playing a key role in ensuring that policies respond to the realities of business operations.
“We understand that predictability and stability are the bedrock of confidence, and without confidence, there can be no significant investment or expansion,” he noted.
He added that beyond improving the business climate, the broader objective was to create sustainable employment.
“The true measure of our economic success is not just in GDP figures but in the number of dignified and sustainable jobs we create for our people. In a digital age, this means investing in our human capital,” Dr. Pelpuo said.
He pointed to skills development and vocational training as key priorities to ensure young people are not merely beneficiaries of growth, but active contributors to Ghana’s transformation.
GEA President, Nana Dr. Emmanuel Adu-Sarkodee Afriyie, also underscored the importance of technology in enterprise development.
He said businesses must adapt to emerging trends outlined in the 2024 Ghana Digital Economy Policy and Strategy to remain competitive in a fast-changing global landscape.
“The competitiveness of Ghanaian enterprises will increasingly depend on how effectively businesses adopt, adapt, and deploy digital tools to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and access advanced markets,” he said.
Dr. Adu-Sarkodee highlighted technologies such as digital finance, cybersecurity solutions, additive manufacturing (3D printing), blockchain, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, cloud computing, and big data as essential for the future of Ghanaian businesses.
“It is imperative to emphasise that these technologies are no longer optional, as we treated them yesteryears. They have become the backbone of competitiveness, innovation, and enterprise resilience,” he added.
