The Government of Ghana has officially inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Accelerated Export Development (PCAED), a strategic initiative under the President’s 24-Hour Economy and Export Development Programme aimed at transforming Ghana into a globally competitive export-driven economy.

Speaking at the ceremony held at the flagstaff house, Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development, Augustus Obuadum Tanoh reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to structural transformation through strategic partnerships with the private sector, trade experts, and regulators.

“This event marks the fulfilment of an important promise made by His Excellency President John Mahama: to work closely with industry leaders to remove the bottlenecks and disincentives that have long hindered the expansion of Ghana’s export sector,” Goosie Tanoh stated.

The Presidential Advisor outlined the three central pillars of the 24-hour economy and Accelerated Export Development policy—production transformation, market systems efficiency, and human capital development—which together are designed to drive sustainable growth, job creation, and economic resilience.

Goosie Tanoh acknowledged the existing challenges within Ghana’s export landscape, including complex regulatory requirements, logistical inefficiencies at ports, and inadequate access to international quality certification.

However, he emphasized that these barriers are not insurmountable and reaffirmed Ghana’s strong fundamentals, including its strategic coastal location, expanding infrastructure, political stability, and status as host of the AfCFTA Secretariat.

“The PCAED is not a symbolic body; it is a strategic engine,” he said.

“Its purpose is to provide practical, evidence-based advice to the President to support Ghana’s transition from dependence on raw commodity exports to value-added, globally competitive exports.”

The Committee, composed of distinguished industry leaders, trade professionals, and public sector representatives, will spearhead efforts to diversify and grow the nation’s non-traditional export base.

Currently, non-traditional exports generate only $3.5 billion annually—a figure Goosie Tanoh described as inadequate for an economy of Ghana’s potential.

“Export transformation is not just about revenue—it is about dignity, job creation, and building national wealth. It is about positioning Ghana at the centre of regional and global trade,” he said.

Presidential Committee On Accerelated Export Development (Confirmed Membership)

1. HE. John Dramani Mahama

2. Hon. Goosie Tanoh

3. Hon. Ato Forson

4. Hon. Elizabeth Agyare

5. Hon. Emelia Arthur

6. Hon. Eric Opoku

7. Hon. Dominic Ayine

8. Gen. Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono

9. Anthony Kwasi Sarpong

10. Davies Narh Korboe

11. Dr. Eben Anuwa-Amarh

12. Dr Akushika Andoh

13. Kwesi Korboe

14. Sampson Asaki Awingobit

15. Federation of Association of Ghana Exporters Rep

16. Association of Ghana Industries Rep

17. Jacob Nyarko Mensah

18. Gabriel Opoku Asare

19. Prof John Gatsi

Source: Wohonsem.com