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AGI Urges Government to Support 24-Hour Economy Transition

9/17/2025

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The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) urges the government to facilitate a smooth transition from the One District, One Factory (1D1F) policy to the 24-hour economy initiative.
AGI President Humphrey Ayim-Darke stressed the importance of maintaining tax exemptions to support business growth and job creation.
He warned that parallel imports harm local manufacturers by creating an uneven market.
Ayim-Darke called for regulatory enforcement on these imports to address market failures.
He also advocated for balanced electricity tariffs to improve industry competitiveness and reliability.

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The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) urges the government to facilitate a smooth transition from the One District, One Factory (1D1F) policy to the 24-hour economy initiative.
AGI President Humphrey Ayim-Darke stressed the importance of maintaining tax exemptions to support business growth and job creation.
He warned that parallel imports harm local manufacturers by creating an uneven market.
Ayim-Darke called for regulatory enforcement on these imports to address market failures.
He also advocated for balanced electricity tariffs to improve industry competitiveness and reliability.