Trade and Industry Minister, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has officially announced the discontinuation of the One District, One Factory (1D1F) programme, a flagship industrial initiative launched by former President Nana Akufo-Addo.
Responding to an urgent question in Parliament on Tuesday, July 8, from Effutu MP and Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the minister confirmed that the 1D1F policy is no longer in effect. Instead, she said, the government has fully transitioned to implementing President John Mahama’s 24-Hour Economy policy.
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“Mr. Speaker, I want to draw the House’s attention to the fact that as of now, there is no policy as 1D1F,” Ofosu-Adjare stated. “The 24-hour economy is the new thing on the block—the game changer.”
She explained that the new industrial strategy is centered on the development of agro-industrial parks in targeted zones to enable continuous production. This approach, she noted, is designed to support import substitution, enhance exports, and create sustainable jobs.
“We are focusing on agro-parks, especially in agro-processing zones, to support round-the-clock production aimed at domestic needs, exports, and employment,” the minister said.
The shift in policy direction marks a significant change in Ghana’s industrialisation agenda, as the government redirects resources and support toward a broader 24-hour economic model.
Story By: Afia Ohenewaa Akyerem